The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate by reference form DH-MQA 1253, and to delete and add language to update the rule to comply with the current dental hygiene examination being administered and accepted.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Dentistry

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B5-2.0144: Licensure Requirements for Dental Hygiene Applicants from Unaccredited Dental Schools or Colleges

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to incorporate by reference form DH-MQA 1253, and to delete and add language to update the rule to comply with the current dental hygiene examination being administered and accepted.

SUMMARY: The proposed changes will incorporate by reference form DH-MQA 1253, and delete and add language to update the rule to comply with the current dental hygiene examination being administered and accepted.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST:

During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost (SERC) was not necessary and that these rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.067, 466.004, 466.007 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 466.007 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B5-2.0144 Licensure Requirements for Dental Hygiene Applicants from Unaccredited Dental Schools or Colleges.

Applicants for licensure as dental hygienists who have graduated from an unaccredited dental school or college may seek licensure in the following manner shall submit the following:

(1) Submit the following at least 60 days prior to the examination: A completed credentials application, Application for Credentials Review for Graduates of Non-Accredited Dental Schools or Colleges, Form DH-MQA 1253, 10/11, Dental Hygiene Application, Form DH-MQA 1210 (Rev. 10/09), and incorporated herein by reference. Application for Credentials Review for Graduates of Non-Accredited Dental Schools or Colleges, Form DH-MQA 1253, 10/11 Dental Hygiene Application, Form DH-MQA 1210 (Rev. 10/09), can be obtained at the Board of Dentistry website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry.

(2) An initial credential evaluation is not an approval for licensure; rather, the applicant must comply with all provisions of Chapter 466, Florida Statutes. The application fees specified in Rule 64B5-15.002, F.A.C.;

(3) through (9) No change.

(10)(a) The Applicants applying for licensure under Section 466.007(2)(b)2., F.S., whose applications do not indicate they have obtained Dental Hygiene clinical education to the level of the clinical experience required by an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited Dental Hygiene program in the areas set forth in paragraph (10)(b) below, who have failed the initial examination, shall be required to obtain remedial coursework in those designated areas that the applicant has not successfully completed that would meet the ADA clinical requirements at an ADA accredited dental or dental hygiene school, before being permitted to re-take the dental hygiene examination. Such additional coursework shall be obtained from a program accredited by the ADA, only after the applicant satisfies and the Board approves the education and testing requirements of subsections (3) through (9) above. Such additional coursework must be obtained by the applicant and approved by the Board prior to the applicant being allowed to sit for the Florida Dental Hygiene examination.

(b) No change.

(c) The additional coursework required by paragraphs (10)(a) and (10)(b) of this rule must be obtained and approved by the Board prior to the applicant being allowed to sit for the Florida Dental Hygiene examination.

(11) Upon approval of the credentials, the applicant shall apply for licensure in the following manner:

(a) Successfully complete the Florida practical or clinical examination developed by the American Board of Dental Examiners, Inc., (ADEX), as specified in rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C., through the North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Inc. (NERB); and

(b) Submit a complete application, Dental Hygiene Application, Form DH-MQA 1210 (Rev. 10/11), incorporated herein by reference. Dental Hygiene Application, Form DH-MQA 1210 (Rev. 10/11), is available at the Board of Dentistry website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/dentistry. An applicant is eligible for licensure upon receipt of a completed application, passing scores from the ADEX dental hygiene examination, the National Board Dental Hygiene or National Board Dental Examination, and successful completion of the written laws and rules of Florida regulating the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene. Applicants must comply with all time requirements for passing the examinations as specified in Rule 64B5-2.0135, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 466.004, 466.007, 456.067 FS. Law Implemented 466.007 FS. History–New 1-18-95, Formerly 59Q-2.0144, Amended 8-19-97, 8-20-97, 5-20-01, 12-21-06, 5-8-08, 4-26-10,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Council of Dental Hygiene

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Dentistry

DATES PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 17, 2011 and October 28, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 2, 2011