S.D. Admin. R. 20:43:09:10 - Permit requirements to monitor patients under general anesthesia and deep sedation, or moderate sedation

The board may issue a permit to a dental hygienist. registered dental assistant, and or dental assistant, to monitor patients under general anesthesia, and deep sedation, or moderate sedation while under the direct supervision of a dentist who holds a current permit to administer general anesthesia and deep sedation or moderate sedation if the dental hygienist, registered dental assistant, or dental assistant has met the following requirements:

(1) Is certified in administering basic life support by the American Heart Association for the Healthcare Provider, the American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer, or an equivalent program approved by the board; and

(2) Has successfully completed at least an eight-hour board approved course in anesthetic assisting and either:

(a) Completed the course within thirteen months- prior to application; or

(b) Completed the course more than-six thirteen months prior to application has legally monitored patients receiving analgesic or anesthetic agents for a period of time during the three two years preceding application, and provides written documentation from a dentist that has employed or supervised the applicant, attesting to the current clinical proficiency of the applicant to monitor patients under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation.

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S.D. Admin. R. 20:43:09:10

19 SDR 32, effective 9/6/1992; 37 SDR 131, effective 1/6/2011; 42 SDR19, effective 8/17/2015. 42 SDR 83, effective 12/3/2015

General Authority: SDCL 36-6A-14, 36-6A-26

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-6A-14, 36-6A-41.