WSR 14-12-056 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Dental Quality Assurance Commission) [Filed May 30, 2014, 9:55 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 14-02-069.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-817-160 Graduates of nonaccredited schools, proposed amendments to education requirements for graduates of nonaccredited dental schools to update the rule with current standards and credentialing process.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, 310 Israel Road S.E., Room 152/153, Tumwater, WA 98501, on July 18, 2014, at 8:05 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: July 18, 2014.
Submit Written Comments to: Jennifer Santiago, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, e-mail http://www3.doh.wa.gov/policyreview/, fax (360) 236-2901, by July 11, 2014.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennifer Santiago by July 11, 2014, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule deletes obsolete references and requirements from WAC 246-817-160 and modifies rule language for education requirements for graduates of nonaccredited schools, which include foreign schools.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The proposed amendments are necessary to provide clear requirements for licensure candidates who have graduated from nonaccredited schools.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 18.32.0365.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 18.32.002, 18.32.040, and 18.32.222.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: Washington state dental quality assurance commission, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Jennifer Santiago, 111 Israel Road S.E., Tumwater, WA 98501, (360) 236-4893.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rule would not impose more than minor costs on businesses in an industry.
A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Jennifer Santiago, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98501, phone (360) 236-4893, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail jennifer.santiago@doh.wa.gov. The agency did not complete a cost-benefit analysis under RCW 34.05.328. RCW 34.05.328 (5)(b)(iv) exempts rules that only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes or clarify the language of a rule without changing its effect.
May 23, 2014
LouAnn Mercier, D.D.S.
Chair
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 95-21-041, filed 10/10/95, effective 11/10/95)
WAC 246-817-160 Graduates of nonaccredited schools.
((The following requirements apply to persons who are graduates of dental schools or colleges not accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation.
(1) A person who has been issued a degree of doctor of dental medicine or doctor of dental surgery by a nonaccredited dental school listed by the World Health Organization, or by a nonaccredited dental school approved by the DQAC, shall be eligible to take the examination in the theory and practice of the science of dentistry upon furnishing all of the following:
(a) Certified copies of dental school diplomas.
(b) Official dental school transcripts.
(c) Proof of identification by an appropriate governmental agency. Alternate arrangements may be made for political refugees.
(d) Effective February 1, 1985, satisfactory evidence of the successful completion of at least two additional predoctoral or postdoctoral academic years of dental school education at a dental school approved pursuant to WAC 246-817-110(2) and a certification by the dean of that school that the candidate has achieved the same level of didactic and clinical competence as expected of a graduate of that school.
(2) Upon completion of the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, an applicant under this section shall be allowed to take the examination pursuant to WAC 246-817-120 and shall be subject to the applicable provisions of WAC 246-817-110. This rule supersedes WAC 246-818-090 which provided applicants one opportunity to take and pass the clinical (practical) examination, in 1985, without meeting the postgraduate training requirement.)) (1) An applicant for Washington state dental licensure, who is a graduate of a dental school or college not accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation shall provide:
(a) Materials listed in WAC 246-817-110 (1) and (3) through (13);
(b) Official school transcript or diploma with dental degree listed transcribed to English if necessary; and
(c) Evidence of successful completion of at least two additional predoctoral or postdoctoral academic years of dental education at a dental school approved under WAC 246-817-110(2).
(2) Upon completion of the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, an applicant may be eligible to take the examination as required in WAC 246-817-120.
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