WSR 16-12-048 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Dental Quality Assurance Commission) [Filed May 25, 2016, 3:57 p.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 15-13-134.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 246-817-160 Graduates of nonaccredited dental schools, the dental quality assurance commission (commission) is proposing amendments to education requirements for graduates of nonaccredited dental schools to clarify clinical education and the examination eligibility process.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Health, Point Plaza East, 310 Israel Road S.E., Room 152/153, Tumwater, WA 98501, on July 15, 2016, at 8:05 a.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: July 15, 2016.
Submit Written Comments to: Jennifer Santiago, P.O. Box 47852, Olympia, WA 98504-7852, e-mail https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/policyreview, fax (360) 236-2901, by July 8, 2016.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennifer Santiago by July 8, 2016, TTY (800) 833-6388 or 711.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The proposed rule clarifies clinical education and examination eligibility process for graduates of nonaccredited dental schools. The proposed rule requires that predoctoral or postdoctoral education include[s] clinical training and be accredited by the commission on dental accreditation for education completed after July 1, 2018.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The current rule does not specifically identify a clinical education requirement or an alternative for examination eligibility. The proposed amendment is needed to ensure clinical education is obtained and to specifically identify when examination eligibility can be met.
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 98504-7852, phone (360) 236-4893, fax (360) 236-2901, e-mail jennifer.santiago@doh.wa.gov.
May 25, 2016
Charles Hall, D.D.S., Chair
Dental Quality
Assurance Commission
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 14-20-064, filed 9/26/14, effective 10/27/14)
WAC 246-817-160 Graduates of nonaccredited schools.
(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 to the Dental Quality Assurance Commission (commission):
(a) Materials listed in WAC 246-817-110 (1) ((and)), (3), (5) through (8), and (10) 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.
(i) Additional predoctoral or postdoctoral dental education completed prior to July 1, 2018, must be obtained at a dental school ((approved under WAC 246-817-110(2))) in the United States or Canada, approved, conditionally or provisionally, by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
(ii) Additional predoctoral or postdoctoral dental education completed after July 1, 2018, must be obtained in a dental program in the United States or Canada, approved, conditionally or provisionally, by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and include clinical training; and
(d) An applicant for Washington state dental licensure must provide proof of successful completion of an approved:
(i) Practical/clinical examination; or
(ii) Qualifying postgraduate residency program, approved by or administered under the direction of the commission authorized in RCW 18.32.040.
(2) Upon completion of the requirements in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section, an applicant may be eligible to take the practical examination as ((required)) approved in WAC 246-817-120 (2) through (4).
(a) The commission may issue examination approval up to six months before an applicant has completed the two additional predoctoral or postdoctoral academic years of dental education.
(b) An applicant must provide a letter from the school where the two additional predoctoral or postdoctoral academic years is being obtained indicating expected date of education completion.
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