034-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-8 - Exposure of Radiographic Images by Dental Assistants

(a) Eligibility. An applicant may seek a permit to expose dental radiographs under the general supervision of a dentist, if the applicant demonstrates competency.

(b) Application Requirements. Applicant shall:

(i) Submit a completed application and payment of fee; and

(ii) Demonstrate competency by submitting evidence the applicant has:

(A) Completed a course or examination in dental radiography within one (1) year immediately prior to the date of application that meets one of the following:

(I) A radiograph course from a CODA accredited program;

(II) The DANB RHS Examination;

(III) A radiograph training course administered by a state dental association; or

(IV) A curriculum of at least eight hours, which includes a competency assessment or examination and cover the following subjects:

(1.) Dental nomenclature;

(2.) Machine operation exposure factors;

(3.) Operator and patient safety;

(4.) Practical or clinical experience in:

a. Appropriate film handling, storage, and processing procedures when it applies.

b. Appropriate patient record documentation for radiographic images; or

(B) Been authorized to expose dental radiographs in another jurisdiction within the last five (5) years.

(c) Renewal. A permit to expose radiographs shall expire December 31 every second year, unless renewed.

(d) Late Renewal. A permit to expose radiographs that was not timely renewed may be renewed within five (5) years of the date the permit expired by submitting a late renewal application and the late fee. After five (5) years, the assistant must reapply and document completion of a new radiography course that meets the requirements in Section 8(a)(ii)(A) within one (1) year immediately prior to the date of application.

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034-7 Wyo. Code R. §§ 7-8

Amended, Eff. 11/3/2015. Amended, Eff. 9/26/2017. Amended, Eff. 1/14/2022. Amended, Eff. 4/14/2023. Amended, Eff. 5/29/2024.