Each dental auxiliary seeking to monitor nitrous oxide-oxygen
(N2O-O2 ) minimal sedation in
accordance with rule
4715-11-02
of the Administrative C ode must have completed a basic life-support training
course certified by the American heart association, the American red cross, or
the American safety and health institute, and remain current at all times when
monitoring N2O-O2 minimal
sedation. In order to monitor
N2O-O2 minimal sedation the
dental auxiliary must have completed the requirements set forth in paragraph
(A) or (B) of this rule.
(A) The
dental auxiliary has successfully completed a six-hour course in
N
2O-O
2 minimal sedation
monitoring. The course must be taken through a permanent sponsor and shall, at
a minimum, include the following:
(1) The
history, philosophy and psychology of
N2O-O2 minimal sedation
(2) Definition and descriptions of the
physiological and psychological aspects of pain and anxiety
(3) Concepts and management of pain and
anxiety
(4) Indications and
contraindications for N2O-O2
minimal sedation
(5) Anatomy and
physiology of respiration
(6)
Medical assessment of the patient prior to administration of
N2O-O2 minimal sedation
(7) Moderate and deep
sedation/general anesthesia versus minimal sedation
(8) Pharmacological and physiological effects
of nitrous oxide
(9) A description
of the stages of drug induced central nervous system depression through all
levels of consciousness and unconsciousness with special emphasis on the
distinction between the conscious and unconscious state
(10) Monitoring of N2
O-O2 minimal sedation
(11) Management of complications and medical
emergencies
(12) Legal and ethical
considerations
(13) Occupational
exposure
(14) Successful completion
of a written examination, provided by the board-approved permanent
sponsor.
(B) A dental
auxiliary shall be exempt from the six-hour course and the examination
requirements provided in paragraph (A) of this rule for either of the
following:
(1) The dental auxiliary holds a
current license, certificate, permit, registration, or other credential issued
by another state for the monitoring of
N2O-O2 minimal sedation if the
training received is substantially equivalent, as determined by the board, to
the required hours, content and examination requirements of the course
described in paragraph (A) of this rule.
(2) The dental auxiliary
was graduated on or after January 1,
2010
2015 from
an American dental association
commission
a commission on dental
accreditation approved program and has completed the equivalent training within
the curriculum.
Completion of basic life-support and all education and
examination requirements for the monitoring of
N2O-O2 minimal sedation shall be
documented on a form supplied by the board, with any necessary supporting
information attached. This form shall be maintained in the facility(s) where
the dental auxiliary is working. The board retains the right and authority,
upon notification, to audit, monitor or request evidence demonstrating
adherence to Chapter 4715. of the Revised Code and/or agency 4715 of the
Administrative Code.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code
4715-11-02.1
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
10/1/2021 and
10/01/2026
Promulgated
Under:
119.03
Statutory Authority:
4715.39
Rule Amplifies:
4715.39
Prior Effective Dates: 12/24/2010,
09/12/2016
Effective: 9/12/2016
Five Year
Review (FYR) Dates: 06/24/2016 and
08/01/2021
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 4715.39
Rule
Amplifies: 4715.39
Prior
Effective Dates: 12/24/10
