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;

(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.

PDFWAC 246-817-205

Dental anesthesia assistant certification requirements.