034-5 Wyo. Code R. §§ 5-8 - Application Process for Administering Deep Sedation and/or General Anesthesia

(a) The applicant shall submit a completed application, including fees, and provide evidence of:

(i) Current certification in ACLS or PALS;

(ii) Demonstrating competency and/or training in administering deep sedation and/or general anesthesia within two (2) years immediately preceding the application as follows:

(A) Completion of a residency program that includes training in sedation and/or general anesthesia that is approved by CODA, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the American Osteopathic Association or any successor organization to any of the foregoing; or

(B) Completion of a post-doctoral training program (e.g., oral and maxillofacial surgery) that affords comprehensive and appropriate training necessary to administer and manage deep sedation and/or general anesthesia that is approved by CODA or other program approved by the Board.

(b) While reviewing a completed application, the ARC shall consider any pending complaints before the Board against the applicant.

(c) Surgical/Anesthetic Techniques. Each sedation inspector shall review at least three (3) separate cases in which the applicant administered anesthesia. The sedation inspector may require additional cases to observe at his/her discretion. If no cases are available (i.e. the applicant has just completed a residency program), three (3) separate standardized cases shall be reviewed.

(d) Simulated Emergencies. The applicant and his/her team shall be able to demonstrate their expertise in managing the following emergencies:

(i) Laryngospasm;

(ii) Bronchospasm;

(iii) Emesis and aspirator of vomitus;

(iv) Management of foreign bodies in the airway;

(v) Angina Pectoris;

(vi) Myocardial Infarction;

(vii) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation;

(viii) Hypotension;

(ix) Hypertensive crisis;

(x) Acute allergic reaction;

(xi) Convulsions; and

(xii) Hyperventilation syndrome.

(e) Discussion Period. The applicant may be required to answer additional questions by the sedation inspector.

Notes

034-5 Wyo. Code R. §§ 5-8

Adopted, Eff. 1/8/2015. Amended, Eff. 9/26/2017. Amended, Eff. 1/14/2022. Amended, Eff. 5/29/2024.