# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 44 — Board of Dental Examiners

### Chapter 12 — Anesthesia and Sedation

#### Regulation .29 Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal of a Permit.

*COMAR 10.44.12.29*

A. Renewal of a Class I, Class II, or Class III Permit.  Beginning in 2016 and thereafter, an applicant who seeks renewal of a Class I, Class II, or Class III permit shall:

  (1) Complete not less than 24 hours of clinical continuing education related to sedation or anesthesia in a classroom setting during the 5-year term of the permit; and

  (2) Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification from one of the following programs:

    (a) The American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers;

    (b) The American Red Cross's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Professional Rescuers;

    (c) The American Safety & Health Institute; or

    (d) An equivalent program approved by the Board.

B. Additional Requirements for Renewal of a Class I Permit.

  (1) In addition to the requirements outlined in §A of this regulation, an applicant for the renewal of a Class I permit shall:

    (a) Complete a Board-approved course of at least 4 hours that provides instruction on medical emergencies and airway management;

    (b) Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; or

    (c) Maintain Pediatric Advanced Life support certification (PALS).

  (2) The following courses may count toward the required hours of continuing education:

    (a) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course;

    (b) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course; or

    (c) A Board-approved course in medical emergency and airway management.

C. Additional Requirements for Renewal of a Class II or Class III Permit.

  (1) In addition to the requirements outlined in §A of this regulation, an applicant for the renewal of a Class II or Class III permit shall:

    (a) Complete a Board-approved course of at least 4 hours that provides instruction on medical emergencies and airway management;

    (b) Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; or

    (c) Maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

  (2) The following courses may count toward the required hours of continuing education:

    (a) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course;

    (b) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course; or

    (c) A Board-approved course in medical emergency and airway management.