Relating to
Pathway to licensure for foreign-trained applicants for licensure as dentists.
Rule Type
Permanent.
1. Finding/Nature of Emergency (Emergency Rule Only)
N/A
2. Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
The primary intent of this proposed rule is
to revise and clarify the pathway to licensure for foreign-trained applicants. In reviewing applications from individuals whose education was obtained other than from an accredited U.S. or Canadian dental school, the Credentialing Committee of the Dentistry Examining Board (the Board) determined that eligibility for application for licensure in Wisconsin was inconsistent with eligibly requirements of most states in the upper mid-west.
Research was further conducted of the rules for a number of mid-western states; it was determined that Wisconsin standards, which changed in 2007, were now perceived as the weakest of the states surveyed. While Wisconsin requires the passage of a clinical exam for these applicants and additional training (one year AGD or GPR), these requirements are no longer considered equivalent to obtaining a DDS/DMD degree via the traditional degree route in Wisconsin.
Requirements will be established for both initial licensure and endorsement for foreign-trained applicants. Typographical errors, formatting, and other corrections, such as definitions, will be made where appropriate, as well as needed cross references in other chapters in this series.
3. Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
After 2007, a new provision for initial licensure that applied only to foreign-trained applicants was created. The provisions qualified a foreign-trained dentist eligible to apply for a Wisconsin license if he or she submitted to the Board evidence of graduation from a non-U.S. or Canadian accredited dental school and evidence of the successful completion of an accredited postgraduate program in advanced education in general dentistry or an accredited general dental practice residency. In addition, a foreign-trained dentist must submit the same information required of non-foreign trained dentists listed in s.
DE 2.01 (1) (a) to
(d),
(f), and
(g) prior to initial application.
Like Wisconsin, a number of adjacent states — Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota — all require a degree (DDS or DMD) from a U.S. or Canadian accredited dental school. Unlike Wisconsin and except for Minnesota, these states also require a minimum of a 2-year specialty program. Iowa allows either the degree (DDS or DMD) or a 2 yr-IDP (undergrad). In lieu of the 2-year specialty program, Wisconsin allows the one-year AGD or GPR training.
Regionally, Wisconsin is perceived as having some of the weakest rules where foreign-trained applicants come to obtain licensure. This route to licensure affects the number of `seats' available to applicants with degrees, education and training from ADA CODA (American Dental Association — Commission on Dental Accreditation) institutions. For example, Marquette University Dental School requires foreign-trained dentists who were trained in countries outside the United States and Canada, but wish to apply for advanced standing admission, are required to complete three-years of training before a DDS degree is conferred. As with all applicants, these applicants are admitted on a space-available basis.
4. Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
“Dentistry examining board. (2)The examining board shall promulgate rules specifying all of the following:
(b) The standards, conditions and any educational requirements that are in addition to the requirements specified in s.
447.04 (1) that must be met by a dentist to be permitted to induce general anesthesia or conscious sedation in connection with the practice of dentistry."
5. Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
The staff time needed to develop the rules is expected to be about 200 hours, depending on the complexity. This includes coordinating the rule-making process with the Board, research, rule drafting, and processing the rules through public hearings, legislative review, and adoption. The agency will utilize existing staff. There are no other resources necessary to develop the rules.
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule
Applicants with foreign-based training and/or degrees and Wisconsin licensed dental hygienists and dentists
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule
There are no known exiting or proposed federal regulations addressing the licensure requirements for dentists from U.S., Canadian or foreign-based schools and institutions.
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses)
There is minimal or no economic impact of implementing this rule and is not likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Person
Jean MacCubbin, (608) 266-0955.
Safety and Professional Services —
Hearing and Speech Examining Board
This statement of scope was approved by the governor on May 15, 2014.
Rule No.
Chapters
HAS 6 and
7 (revise).
Relating to
Licensure of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and temporary licenses and requirements for renewal of credentials granted by the Hearing and Speech Examining Board.
Rule Type
Permanent.
1. Finding/Nature of Emergency (Emergency Rule Only)
N/A
2. Detailed Description of the Objective of the Proposed Rule
The objective of the proposed rule is to update the rule to reflect the changes due to Wisconsin 09 Act 356 relating to the requirements for licensure of audiologists, including temporary licenses, and removal of the requirement to provide certification of calibrations of audiometric equipment in order to renew a license.
In addition, the objective is to streamline, clarify and update the chs.
HAS 6 and
7.
3. Description of the Existing Policies Relevant to the Rule, New Policies Proposed to be Included in the Rule, and an Analysis of Policy Alternatives
Wisconsin 09 Act 356 modified the requirements for licensure of audiologists and removed the requirement to provide certification of calibrations of audiometric equipment in order to renew a license. The rule needs to be updated to reflect these changes in the statute.
The code also contains outdated practices and procedures. This proposed rule would review and update chs.
HAS 6 and
7 in the interest of clarifying and streamlining the process while maintaining the health, safety and welfare of the public.
4. Detailed Explanation of Statutory Authority for the Rule (Including the Statutory Citation and Language)
Section
15.08 (5) (b).
Each examining board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the trade or profession to which it pertains, and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to the particular trade or profession.
Section
459.12( 1). The examining board may make rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state which are necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.
Section
459.12 (2). The examining board shall promulgate rules establishing the frequency of the calibrations, the standards for the calibrations and the standards for the certifications required by s.
459.085.
Section
459.24 (6) (c). A temporary license granted under this subsection is valid for a period designated in rules promulgated by the examining board. The rules may designate a period that terminates if an applicant fails to take the next available examination under s.
459.26 (2) (a) or
(b) for reasons other than inaction by the examining board or hardship.
5. Estimate of Amount of Time that State Employees Will Spend Developing the Rule and of Other Resources Necessary to Develop the Rule
150 hours
6. List with Description of all Entities that may be Affected by the Proposed Rule
Hearing instrument specialists, speech language pathologists, audiologists, and applicants.
7. Summary and Preliminary Comparison with any Existing or Proposed Federal Regulation that is Intended to Address the Activities to be Regulated by the Proposed Rule
None.
8. Anticipated Economic Impact of Implementing the Rule (Note if the Rule is Likely to Have a Significant Economic Impact on Small Businesses)
Minimal to none.
Contact Person
Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 261-2377.
