R156-69-202. Qualifications for Anesthesia and Analgesia Permits - Dentist

  In accordance with Subsection 58-69-301(4)(b), the qualifications for anesthesia and analgesia permits are:

  (1) for a class I permit:

  (a) current licensure as a dentist in Utah; and

  (b) documentation of current CPR or BCLS certification;

  (2) for a class II permit:

  (a) current licensure as a dentist in Utah;

  (b) documentation of current BCLS certification;

  (c) evidence of successful completion of training in the administration of nitrous oxide and pharmacological methods of conscious sedation that:

  (i) conforms to the Guidelines for Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students, published by the American Dental Association, October 2007, which is incorporated by reference; or

  (ii) is the substantial equivalent of Subsection (2)(c)(i) provided in a continuing education format offered by an American Dental Association accredited school; and

  (d) certification that the applicant will comply with the scope of practice as set forth in Subsection R156-69-601(2);

  (3) for a class III permit:

  (a) compliance with Subsections (1)(a) and (2) above;

  (b) evidence of current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification;

  (c) evidence of holding a current Utah controlled substance license in good standing and a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration in good standing;

  (d) evidence of successful completion of:

  (i)(A) a comprehensive predoctoral or post doctoral training in the administration of conscious sedation that conforms to the Guidelines for Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students, published by the American Dental Association, October 2007, including a letter from the course director documenting competency in performing conscious sedation; and

  (B) 60 hours of didactic education in sedation and successful completion of 20 cases; or

  (ii) the substantial equivalent of Subsection (3)(d)(i) provided in a continuing education format offered by an American Dental Association accredited school; and

  (e) certification that the applicant will comply the scope of practice as set forth in Subsection R156-69-601(3); and

  (4) for a class IV permit:

  (a) compliance with Subsections (1), (2), and (3) above;

  (b) evidence of current ACLS certification;

  (c) evidence of having successfully completed advanced training in the administration of general anesthesia and deep sedation consisting of not less than one year in a program which conforms to the Guidelines for Teaching Pain Control and Sedation to Dentists and Dental Students, published by the American Dental Association, October 2007, and a letter from the course director documenting competency in performing general anesthesia and deep sedation;

  (d) documentation of successful completion of advanced training in obtaining a health history, performing a physical examination and diagnosis of a patient consistent with the administration of general anesthesia or deep sedation; and

  (e) certification that the applicant will comply with the scope of practice as set forth in Subsection R156-69-601(4).