Section 4 DE 13.045 and 13.05 (3) are created to read:
DE 13.045 Continuing education requirements for expanded function dental auxiliaries.
(1) COMPLETION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT HOURS. Except as provided in sub. (5), in each two-year period following certification, an expanded function dental auxiliary shall complete 12 credit hours of continuing education related to the clinical practice of expanded function dental auxiliaries or the practice of medicine. No more than 2 of the 12 credit hours may be satisfied by training related to basic life support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Not less than 2 of the 12 credit hours shall include training in infection control.
(2) CREDIT FOR TEACHING OR PREPARING A PROGRAM. One hour of teaching or preparing a professional dental or medical program is equivalent to one credit hour of continuing education. A certified individual who teaches or prepares a professional dental or medical program may obtain credit for the program only once every two-year period.
(3) CREDIT FOR COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES. One credit hour of a college level course is equivalent to 6 credit hours of continuing education. A certified individual may substitute credit hours of college level courses related to the practice of expanded function dental auxiliaries or the practice of medicine for the required continuing education credit hours.
(4) CREDIT FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION. The credit hours required under sub. (1) may be satisfied by independent study, correspondence, or internet programs or courses.
(5) EXEMPTION FOR NEW CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS. Subsection (1) does not apply to an applicant who has had their certification for two years or less.
(6) CERTIFICATION STATEMENT. Every two years, each certified individual shall sign a statement certifying that within the two years immediately preceding that time, they have completed the continuing education credit hours required under sub. (1).
(7) Failure to complete continuing education hours. A certified individual who fails to meet the continuing education requirements every two years may be subject to discipline for unprofessional conduct under DE 5.02 (16).
(8) TIME LIMITS ON OBTAINING CREDITS. Credit hours completed outside of each two-year time period may not count towards the requirements in sub. (1).
(9) RECORDKEEPING. Every certified individual shall maintain a written record of the continuing education hours required under sub. (1) for not less than 6 years after completion of each credit. (10) WAIVER OF CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS. The board may waive the continuing education requirements under sub. (1) if it finds that exceptional circumstances such as prolonged illness, disability, or other similar circumstances have prevented a certified individual from meeting the requirements.
DE 13.05 (3) EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARIES. The board accepts continuing education programs for expanded function dental auxiliaries that satisfy the following criteria:
(a) The subject matter of the continuing education program relates to the clinical practice of an expanded function dental auxiliary or the practice of medicine.
(b) The continuing education program is one of the following:
1. Sponsored or recognized by a local, state, regional, national, or international dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting, or medical related professional organization.
Section 5 Chapter DE 16 is created to read: CERTIFICATION OF EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL AUXILIARIES
DE 16.01 Authority. The rules in this chapter are adopted pursuant to authority in s.447.035 (3) (a), Stats.
DE 16.02 Definitions. In this chapter:
(1) “Auxiliary” means an expanded function dental auxiliary certified under s. 447.04 (3), Stats. DE 16.03 Certification. (1) Each applicant for an expanded function dental auxiliary certification shall complete the following:
(a) Submit a completed application form as specified by the Department.
Note: Instructions for applications are available on the department of safety and professional services’ website at http://dsps.wi.gov. (b) Pay the fee as required by s. 440.05 (1), Stats. (c) Submit proof of completion of an accredited educational program specified under s. 447.035 (3) (b) 2., Stats. (d) Evidence satisfactory to the board the applicant has current proficiency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the use of an automated external defibrillator achieved through instruction provided by an individual, organization, or institution of higher education approved by the Wisconsin department of health services.
(2) Pursuant to s. 447.05 (1) (b), once granted, a certification to practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary is permanent unless revoked and is not subject to periodic renewal. DE 16.04 Education Requirements. In order to enroll in an educational program specified under s. 447.035 (3) (b) 2., Stats., each applicant shall complete one of the following: (1) Has completed at least 1,000 hours of practice as a dental assistant and holds a certified dental assistant credential from the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. or a successor organization approved by the Board.
(2) Has completed at least 2,000 hours of practice as a dental assistant, verified by a supervising licensed dentist.
DE 16.05 Supervised Practice. (1) An auxiliary certified under s. 447.04 (3), Stats. may perform any of the functions listed in s. 447.035 (2), Stats. under the supervision of a Wisconsin licensed dentist. (2) The supervising licensed dentist who has delegated a procedure to an auxiliary certified under s. 447.04 (3), Stats. shall remain on site for the duration and verify that the procedure has been performed correctly. Section 6 Pursuant to 2021 Wisconsin Act 254 section 17 (1), this emergency rule shall take effect upon publication in the official state newspaper and remain in effect for one year or until permanent rules are promulgated, whichever is sooner. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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