Regulation .31 Board-Approved Course of Instruction for Prescribing and Administering Medication.
Regulation .31 Board-Approved Course of Instruction for Prescribing and Administering Medication.LinkCopy Citation
The 4-hour Board-approved course of instruction shall include but not be limited to the following:
A.
Responsible medication prescribing;
B.
Accuracy in prescription writing;
C.
Electronic prescribing;
D.
Telephonic prescribing;
E.
Professional accountability;
F.
Risk management;
G.
Safeguarding prescription pads;
H.
Application for a National Provider Identifier number;
I.
Principles of and prohibitions against drug dispensing by dental hygienists;
J.
Chairside medication administration;
K.
Proper storage and disposal of medications;
L.
Labeling requirements;
M.
Drug classifications and scheduling;
N.
Controlled substances:
(1)
The role of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency; and
(2)
The Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program;
O.
Recognizing and addressing drug abuse;
P.
Review of medical history;
Q.
Questioning patients for safe prescribing;
R.
Drug Interactions;
S.
Premedication — antibiotic prophylaxis;
T.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association guidelines for prescribing and administering medication;
U.
Drug recommendations and dosing;
V.
Adverse reactions and hypersensitivities;
W.
Medical emergencies and emergency drugs;
X.
Adjuvant therapy for nonsurgical periodontal treatment:
Y.
Evidence-based decision making for drug therapy;
Z.
Conditions and recommended therapies;
AA.
Pharmacokinetics — the effect of drugs on the body;
BB.
Pharmacodynamics — drug processing;
CC.
Specific medications:
(1)
Local anesthetics:
(2)
Antimicrobials — subgingival and systemic;
(3)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;
(4)
Fluoride preparations;
(5)
Over-the-counter medications;
(6)
Nutraceuticals and herbal supplements; and
(7)
Vitamin and mineral supplements;
DD.
Record-keeping requirements for medications prescribed and administered; and
EE.
Patient follow-up care.