Part 5.
STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS
Chapter 114.
EXTENSION OF DUTIES OF AUXILIARY PERSONNEL--DENTAL ASSISTANTS
22 TAC §114.20
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes
a new §114.20, regarding radiologic certification for dental assistants,
to be added to 22 TAC Chapter 114. The section is proposed to enact certain
requirements imposed by Senate Bill 610, §9, 79th Legislature, which
requires that dental assistants who perform radiologic procedures be certified
by the Board.
The proposed section details the general requirements and process for the
certification of dental assistants who perform radiologic procedures. The
language of the section is consistent with the revised statutory language,
similar Board rules regarding registration, and the recommendations of the
Dental Assistant Advisory Committee, which consisted of dentists, dental assistants,
dental hygienists, and educators.
Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Texas State Board of
Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the first five-year
period the section is in effect, there will be limited fiscal implications
for local or state government as a result of enforcing or administering the
section.
There is an anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply
with the section as proposed, arising from the cost of required courses and
examinations, and incidental costs. There is no anticipated local employment
impact as a result of enforcing the sections as proposed.
Dr. Zukowski, Ed.D., has determined that for each year of the first five
years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result
of enforcement will be the improvement in the education, capabilities, and
regulation of dental assistants who perform radiographic procedures on patients
in the State of Texas.
The fiscal implications for small or large businesses will be minimal or
none at all. Therefore, the Board has determined that compliance with the
proposed section will not have an adverse economic impact on small businesses
when compared to large businesses. The requirements of this section will impact
individuals who make application for registration, and would only impact small
businesses who choose to pay course registration and examination fees for
their dental assistant employees.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive
Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite
800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all
written comments must be received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
no later than 30 days from the date that this amended section is published
in the
Texas Register
.
The section is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the Board
with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform
its duties, and Senate Bill 610, §9, 79th Legislature, which requires
the Board to establish rules for the certification of dental assistants who
position or expose radiographs.
The proposed section affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Occupations Code
and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101-125.
§114.20.Radiologic Credential.
(a)
Beginning September 1, 2006, a dental assistant may not
position or expose dental x-rays unless the dental assistant holds a certificate
of registration issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners under either
this section or §114.2, except that:
(1)
any dental assistant certified under former §115.10
(now recodified as §114.10 of this chapter) prior to September 1, 2004,
and who has not been registered under §114.2 of this chapter prior to
September 1, 2006, shall not be required to register under this §114.20
until September 1, 2007, and shall continue to be governed by §114.10
until September 1, 2007; and,
(2)
any dental assistant certified under §114.2 of this
chapter prior to September 1, 2006 shall not be required to reapply under
this §114.20, but shall be considered duly registered pursuant to the
requirements of this section.
(b)
To be eligible for a certificate of registration as a dental
assistant under this section, an applicant must present on or accompanying
an application form approved by the State Board of Dental Examiners proof
satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has:
(1)
Paid all application, examination and licensing fees required
by law and Board rules and regulations;
(2)
Successfully completed a current course in basic life support;
and,
(3)
Either:
(A)
taken and passed a course and examination as required by §114.21
of this chapter; or,
(B)
if the applicant is currently certified as a dental assistant
by the Dental Assisting National Board, completed a course and passed an examination
covering jurisprudence, as defined in §114.21 of this chapter.
(c)
The State Board of Dental Examiners has established a staggered
dental assistant registration system comprised of initial registration periods
followed by annual registrations (i.e., renewals). The initial, staggered
registration periods will range from 6 months to 17 months. Each dental assistant
for whom an initial certificate of registration is issued will be assigned
a computer-generated check digit. The length of the initial registration period
will be according to the assigned check digit as follows:
(1)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 1 will be registered
for 6 months;
(2)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 2 will be registered
for 7 months;
(3)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 3 will be registered
for 8 months;
(4)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 4 will be registered
for 9 months;
(5)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 5 will be registered
for 11 months;
(6)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 6 will be registered
for 12 months;
(7)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 7 will be registered
for 13 months;
(8)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 8 will be registered
for 14 months;
(9)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 9 will be registered
for 15 months; and
(10)
a dental assistant assigned to check digit 10 will be
registered for 17 months.
(11)
Initial dental assistant registration fees will be prorated
according to the number of months in the initial registration period.
(d)
Subsequent to the initial registration period, a registered
dental assistant's annual renewal will occur on the first day of the month
that follows the last month of the dental assistant initial registration period.
(1)
Approximately 60 days prior to the expiration date of the
initial dental assistant registration period, renewal notices will be mailed
to all registered dental assistants who have that expiration date.
(2)
A dental assistant registered under this section who wishes
to renew his or her registration must:
(A)
Pay a renewal fee set by Board rule;
(B)
Submit proof that the applicant has successfully completed
a current course in basic life support; and,
(C)
Provide proof of completion of at least six (6) hours of
continuing education in the previous registration year.
(i)
The continuing education curriculum must cover dental assistant
duties.
(ii)
The continuing education requirement may be met through
self-study, interactive computer courses, or lecture courses as offered or
endorsed by continuing education providers listed in §104.2 of this title.
(3)
A registration expired for one year or more may not be
renewed.
(e)
Applications for registration or for renewal of registration
must be submitted to the office of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
(f)
An application for registration is filed with the State
Board of Dental Examiners when it is actually received, date-stamped, and
logged-in by the State Board of Dental Examiners along with all required documentation
and fees. An incomplete application for registration and fee will be returned
to applicant within three working days with an explanation of additional documentation
or information needed.
(g)
Dental assistants registered under this section must maintain
a current mailing address on record with the SBDE.
(h)
A dental assistant shall display a current registration
certificate in each office where the dental assistant provides services for
which registration is required by this chapter. When a dental assistant provides
such services at more than one location, a duplicate registration certificate
issued by the Board may be displayed. Photocopies are not acceptable. The
duplicate may be obtained from the State Board of Dental Examiners for a fee
set by the Board.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 3, 2006.
TRD-200600589
Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D.
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: March 19, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §114.21
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes
a new §114.21, regarding the requirements for courses and examinations
required to obtain dental assistant radiologic certification, to be added
to 22 TAC Chapter 114. The section is proposed to enact certain requirements
imposed by Senate Bill 610, §9, 79th Legislature, which requires that
dental assistants who perform radiologic procedures be certified by the Board.
The language of the section is consistent with the revised statutory language
and the recommendations of the Dental Assistant Advisory Committee, which
consisted of dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and educators.
Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Texas State Board of
Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the first five-year
period the section is in effect, there will be limited fiscal implications
for local or state government as a result of enforcing or administering the
section. Those costs will largely be related to the review, approval, and
auditing of courses and examinations.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply
with the section as proposed. There is no anticipated local employment impact
as a result of enforcing the section as proposed.
Dr. Zukowski, Ed.D., has determined that for each year of the first five
years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result
of enforcement will be the improvement in the education and capabilities of
dental assistants who perform radiographic procedures on patients in the State
of Texas.
The fiscal implications for small or large businesses will be minimal or
none at all. Therefore, the Board has determined that compliance with the
proposed section will not have an adverse economic impact on small businesses
when compared to large businesses.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive
Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite
800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all
written comments must be received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
no later than 30 days from the date that this amended section is published
in the
Texas Register
.
The section is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the Board
with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform
its duties, and Senate Bill 610, §9, 79th Legislature, which requires
the Board to establish rules for the certification of dental assistants who
position or expose radiographs.
The proposed section affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Occupations Code
and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101-125.
§114.21.Requirements for Dental Assistant Registration Courses and Examinations.
(a)
The following words and terms, when used in this section,
shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1)
"Dental industry professional organization"--any organization,
the primary mission of which is to represent and support dentists, dental
hygienists, and/or dental assistants;
(2)
"Dental Assistant Advisory Committee"--a committee consisting
of dental professionals and educators, created by the Board under the authority
of Tex. Occ. Code §265.005;
(3)
"Jurisprudence"--the body of statutes and regulations pertaining
to and governing practice by dental assistants, including relevant portions
of the Texas Occupations Code, and the rules enacted by the SBDE.
(b)
Any school or program accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation of the American Dental Association or any dental industry professional
organization may offer a course and examination to fulfill the requirements
for dental assistant registration outlined in §114.20 of this chapter,
so long as the course and examination are compliant with the requirements
of this section, and have been approved by the SBDE.
(c)
Courses administered to fulfill the requirements of §114.20
of this chapter must:
(1)
Cover all the course objectives outlined by the SBDE and
the Dental Assistant Advisory Committee and set forth in §114.22 of this
chapter; and,
(2)
Comply with other requirements established by the SBDE
and the Dental Assistant Advisory Committee.
(d)
Course providers administering examinations to fulfill
the requirements of §114.20 of this chapter must:
(1)
Employ a minimum of 50 questions per examination that adequately
cover the course objectives identified by the Dental Assistant Advisory Committee
and set forth in §114.22 of this chapter;
(2)
Establish a minimum passing score of 70%; and,
(3)
Maintain safeguards to ensure the integrity and security
of the examinations, their content, and the physical examination environment,
as outlined in §114.23 of this chapter.
(e)
Any course and examination administered under this section
may be offered through self-study, interactive computer courses, or lecture
courses, and may be offered through the Internet.
(f)
Course and examination approval. A provider seeking approval
of a dental assistant course must submit the following materials to the SBDE
prior to offering the course:
(1)
A complete, signed, and notarized Dental Assistant Course
Provider Application, as promulgated by the SBDE;
(2)
An application fee in the amount established by the SBDE,
payable by check or money order made payable to the State Board of Dental
Examiners; and
(3)
Documentation pertaining to the course, including:
(A)
All course materials to be provided to course attendees;
(B)
The complete pool of examination questions to be drawn
from;
(C)
An examination integrity plan that meets the requirements
of §114.23 of this chapter;
(D)
A copy of the certificate to be issued on course completion;
and,
(E)
A copy of the provider's reexamination policy, which notifies
course attendees in advance how many reexaminations shall be allowed without
retaking the course, the cost of reexamination, and other pertinent information.
(g)
Following course approval, the following information must
be submitted to the SBDE:
(1)
An Internet URL address for a website containing information
about the approved course, or, if no such website exists, contact information
for the course provider;
(2)
A schedule of courses to be offered, including dates, times
and locations for each;
(3)
Prompt notification of any changes to the published course
schedule; and,
(4)
Notification of any substantive changes to the course curriculum
or materials following SBDE approval. Such changes must be submitted in writing
to the SBDE for approval prior to their implementation in the course.
(h)
The course provider shall submit to the SBDE, within 30
days of the course and examination completion date:
(1)
the name of the course, course location, course instructor(s),
and date of completion;
(2)
a complete roster of course registrants and their raw examination
scores; and,
(3)
the ratio of examination passing scores to failing scores.
(i)
The course provider shall provide all course registrants
with their examination results within 30 days of the completion of the examination.
(j)
All course providers are subject to audit by the State
Board of Dental Examiners for purposes of ensuring compliance with the requirements
of this chapter.
(k)
Failure to comply with any of the requirements of this
section may result in withdrawal of course approval.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 3, 2006.
TRD-200600590
Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D.
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: March 19, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §114.22
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes
a new §114.22, regarding course objectives for courses required to obtain
dental assistant radiologic certification, to be added to 22 TAC Chapter 114.
The section is proposed to enact certain requirements imposed by Senate Bill
610, §9, 79th Legislature, which requires that dental assistants who
perform radiologic procedures be certified by the Board.
The language of the section is consistent with the revised statutory language,
and the recommendations of the Dental Assistant Advisory Committee, which
consisted of dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and educators.
Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Texas State Board of
Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the first five-year
period the section is in effect, there will be limited fiscal implications
for local or state government as a result of enforcing or administering the
section. Those costs will be related to the review, approval, and auditing
of courses.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply
with the section as proposed. There is no anticipated local employment impact
as a result of enforcing the section as proposed.
Dr. Zukowski. Ed.D., has determined that for each year of the first five
years the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result
of enforcement will be the improvement in the education and capabilities of
dental assistants who perform radiographic procedures on patients in the State
of Texas.
The fiscal implications for small or large businesses will be minimal or
none at all. Therefore, the Board has determined that compliance with the
proposed section will not have an adverse economic impact on small businesses
when compared to large businesses.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive
Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite
800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all
written comments must be received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
no later than 30 days from the date that this amended section is published
in the
Texas Register
.
The section is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the Board
with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform
its duties, and Senate Bill 610, §9, 79th Legislature, which requires
the Board to establish rules for the certification of dental assistants who
position or expose radiographs.
The proposed section affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Occupations Code
and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101-125.
§114.22.Dental assistant course objectives.
Courses administered to fulfill the requirements of §114.20 of
this chapter must cover the course objectives identified by the Dental Assistant
Advisory Committee, as set forth in this section.
(1)
Radiology. At the end of this course of instruction, the
student should be able to:
(A)
Apply principles of radiation safety in the operation of
radiographic equipment.
(i)
Explain factors affecting x-ray production.
(ii)
Explain x-ray machine factors that influence radiation
safety.
(iii)
Identify differences between primary radiation and scattered
(secondary) radiation.
(iv)
Describe protocol in suspected x-ray machine malfunctions.
(B)
Practice safety measures for patient protection.
(i)
Explain major cause of unnecessary radiation exposure.
(ii)
Identify short and long-term effects of radiation on cells
and tissues.
(iii)
Identify ways to reduce radiation exposure to patients.
(iv)
Explain guidelines to determine frequency of radiation
exposure.
(C)
Practice safety measures for operator protection.
(i)
Explain basic radiation physics and biology related to
operator exposure.
(ii)
Explain sources of radiation to operators while exposing
radiographs.
(iii)
Identify safety measures to reduce operator radiation
exposure.
(D)
Identify and select infection control techniques and barriers
to minimize cross-contamination according to ADA/CDC guidelines.
(E)
Utilize patient management techniques before, during, and
after radiographic exposure.
(i)
Address patient concerns regarding radiation exposure.
(ii)
Select appropriate patient management techniques for radiographic
exposure.
(F)
Select appropriate intraoral radiographic technique.
(i)
Identify appropriate armamentarium for radiographic techniques.
(ii)
Select appropriate film size and film speed.
(iii)
Expose radiographs.
(G)
Practice infection control procedures for radiographic
processing.
(H)
Prepare, maintain, and replenish radiographic solutions
for manual and automatic processors.
(I)
Process exposed intra- and extraoral radiographs manually
and with automatic processors.
(i)
Identify optimum conditions and procedures for processing
radiographs.
(ii)
Identify and correct errors related to radiographic processing
and improper film handling.
(J)
Store film and chemical agents used in radiographic procedures
according to regulatory guidelines.
(K)
Dispose of all chemical agents and other materials used
in dental radiographic procedures.
(L)
Mount radiographs using facial view.
(i)
Identify anatomical landmarks to aid in correct mounting.
(ii)
Match specific tooth views to specified tooth mount windows.
(iii)
Utilize optimum viewing techniques.
(iv)
Label the radiographic mount appropriately.
(M)
Identify anatomical structures, dental materials and patient
characteristics observed on radiographs.
(N)
Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic value.
(i)
Identify diagnostically acceptable radiographs.
(ii)
Identify and correct causes of errors on intraoral radiographs.
(O)
Understand basic principles of extraoral radiology.
(P)
Select the appropriate film and equipment.
(Q)
Prepare patient for exposure.
(R)
Expose extraoral radiographs.
(S)
Identify and correct causes of errors on extraoral radiographs.
(T)
Explain the concept of digital radiography.
(U)
Select appropriate equipment.
(V)
Expose digital radiographs.
(W)
Identify and correct causes of errors on digital radiographs.
(X)
Utilize quality assurance procedures in the dental office
for radiographic procedures.
(Y)
Prepare radiographs to comply with legal requirements for
viewing and duplication.
(i)
Explain methods for duplicating radiographs.
(ii)
Explain reasons for exposing and retaining radiographs.
(Z)
Comply with HIPAA/Patient Privacy Rules and Regulations
(2)
Infection control. At the end of this course of instruction,
the student should be able to:
(A)
Follow standards and guidelines of occupational safety
for dental office personnel.
(i)
Utilize regulations in the OSHA/CDC Bloodborne Pathogens
Standard.
(ii)
Utilize regulations in the OSHA/CDC Hazard Communication
Standard.
(B)
Identify infectious diseases in the dental setting and
available immunizations.
(C)
Prevent cross-contamination and disease transmission in
the dental setting.
(i)
Perform proper hand washing.
(ii)
Use disposable items whenever possible.
(iii)
Utilize barrier techniques and personal protective equipment
(PPE).
(D)
Perform disinfection procedures.
(i)
Select appropriate PPE.
(ii)
Select, prepare and use chemical agents following manufacturer's
directions.
(iii)
Prepare surfaces for disinfection.
(iv)
Disinfect the treatment room, darkroom, instrument processing
area and all associated equipment.
(E)
Perform sterilization procedures.
(i)
Select appropriate PPE.
(ii)
Prepare dental instruments and equipment for sterilization.
(iii)
Apply appropriate method for sterilization of dental
instruments, equipment and supplies.
(iv)
Label and store all instruments properly.
(v)
Monitor effectiveness of sterilization process for dental
instruments, equipment and supplies.
(F)
Maintain infection control of dental unit and equipment.
(G)
Practice safety measures when handling all hazardous materials.
(i)
Identify and dispose of biohazardous waste.
(ii)
Identify and dispose of non-regulated waste.
(iii)
Identify and manage potential chemical and physical hazards
in accordance with MSDS sheets.
(H)
Practice infection control in handling and transporting
dental items.
(i)
Select appropriate PPE.
(ii)
Identify conditions for potential cross-contamination.
(iii)
Select and apply appropriate disinfectant.
(iv)
Label biohazardous material.
(I)
Utilize and maintain a quality assurance program for infection
control throughout the dental setting.
(3)
Jurisprudence. At the end of this course of instruction,
the student should be able to:
(A)
State the mission, philosophy and composition of the State
Board of Dental Examiners.
(B)
Differentiate between the Texas Occupations Code and the
rules of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
(C)
Comply with Texas law as mandated in the Texas Occupations
Code, 79th Legislature, 2005, as it relates to dental assistant duties.
(D)
Comply with the rules of the State Board of Dental Examiners
as they relate to dental assistant duties.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal
has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal
authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 3, 2006.
TRD-200600591
Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D.
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: March 19, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
22 TAC §114.23
The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (Board) proposes
a new §114.23, regarding the security and integrity of examinations required
to obtain dental assistant radiologic certification, to be added to 22 TAC
Chapter 114. The section is proposed to enact certain requirements imposed
by Senate Bill 610, §9, 79th Legislature, which requires that dental
assistants who perform radiologic procedures be certified by the Board.
The language of the section is consistent with the revised statutory language,
and the recommendations of the Dental Assistant Advisory Committee, which
consisted of dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, and educators.
Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Texas State Board of
Dental Examiners, has determined that for each year of the first five-year
period the section is in effect, there will be limited fiscal implications
for local or state government as a result of enforcing or administering the
section. Those costs will largely be related to the review, approval, and
auditing of courses and examinations.
There is no anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply
with the section as proposed. There is no anticipated local employment impact
as a result of enforcing the section as proposed.
Dr. Zukowski has determined that for each year of the first five years
the section is in effect, the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcement
will be the improvement in the education and capabilities of dental assistants
who perform radiographic procedures on patients in the State of Texas.
The fiscal implications for small or large businesses will be minimal or
none at all. Therefore, the Board has determined that compliance with the
proposed section will not have an adverse economic impact on small businesses
when compared to large businesses.
Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D., Executive
Director, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, 333 Guadalupe, Tower 3, Suite
800, Austin, Texas 78701, or by fax at (512) 463-7452. To be considered, all
written comments must be received by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
no later than 30 days from the date that this amended section is published
in the
Texas Register
.
The section is proposed under Texas Government Code §2001.021
et seq., and Texas Occupations Code §254.001, which provides the Board
with the authority to adopt and enforce rules necessary for it to perform
its duties, and Senate Bill 610, §9, 79th Legislature, which requires
the Board to establish rules for the certification of dental assistants who
position or expose radiographs.
The proposed section affects Title 3, Subtitle D of the Occupations Code
and Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101-125.
§114.23.Dental Assistant Examination Integrity.
(a)
Course providers shall employ reasonable methods to ensure
the integrity of examinations administered under this chapter, including,
but not limited to:
(1)
Employing at least three (3) forms of each examination,
with substantially distinct selection and ordering of questions;
(2)
Utilizing a pool of examination questions sufficiently
large to comply with the requirements of this section;
(3)
Allowing examinees a reasonable and appropriate maximum
amount of time to complete an examination; and,
(4)
Securing the pool of examination questions, actual examinations,
and any other source of specific examination data.
(b)
Course providers shall establish and maintain a physical
environment for examinations to ensure the accessibility, integrity, and security
of examinations administered under this chapter, including, but not limited
to:
(1)
Uninterrupted proctoring of the examination site;
(2)
A distribution of distinct forms of the examinations that
limits the potential for examination item compromise;
(3)
Prohibiting the use of books, notes, or other reference
aids, and taking reasonable steps to prevent access to impermissible assistance;
(4)
Removal of teaching aids and posters from areas accessible
to examinees;
(5)
Providing reasonable accommodations for examinees with
disabilities;
(6)
Requiring examinees to sign a statement of confidentiality
with respect to disclosure of information on the examination;
(7)
Verified identification of students and examinees; and,
(8)
Enforcement of reasonable policies regarding issues including,
but not limited to, noise, illness, and breaks.
(c)
In addition to the foregoing requirements, course providers
shall employ reasonable methods to ensure accessibility, integrity, and security
of Internet- or intranet-based examinations administered under this chapter,
including, but not limited to:
(1)
Identification of each examinee via a unique login and
the use of periodic security questions that should reasonably confirm the
examinee's identity;
(2)
Maintaining the security of student information;
(3)
Maintaining a comprehensive student and examinee database;
(4)
Imposing time limits for inactivity during examinations;
(5)
Imposing reasonable and equitable maximum time limits for
completion of examinations;
(6)
Disabling access to other websites, software, or data during
examinations;
(7)
Disabling the ability to print or otherwise copy examination
items; and,
(8)
Providing reasonable accommodations for examinees with
disabilities.
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been
reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority
to adopt.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on February 3, 2006.
TRD-200600592
Dr. Jim Zukowski, Ed.D.
Executive Director
State Board of Dental Examiners
Earliest possible date of adoption: March 19, 2006
For further information, please call: (512) 475-0972
Chapter 217.
LICENSURE, PEER ASSISTANCE AND PRACTICE
Part 11.
BOARD OF NURSE EXAMINERS