WAC 246-817-205. Dental anesthesia assistant certification requirements

An applicant for certification as a dental anesthesia assistant must submit to the department: (1) A completed application on forms provided by the secretary; (2) Applicable fees as defined in WAC 246-817-99005 ; (3) Evidence of: (a) Completion of a commission approved dental anesthesia assistant education and training. Approved education and training includes: (i) Completion of the "Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE)" or predecessor program, provided by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS); or (ii) Completion of the "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistants Course" course provided by the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS); or (iii) Completion of substantially equivalent education and training approved by the commission. (b) Completion of training in intravenous access or phlebotomy. Training must include: (i) Eight hours of didactic training that must include: (A) Intravenous access; (B) Anatomy; (C) Technique; (D) Risks and complications; and (ii) Hands on experience starting and maintaining intravenous lines with at least ten successful intravenous starts on a human or simulator/manikin; or (iii) Completion of substantially equivalent education and training approved by the commission; (c) A current and valid certification for health care provider basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS); (d) A valid Washington state general anesthesia permit of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist where the dental anesthesia assistant will be performing his or her services; and (4) Any other information determined by the commission.