NRS 631.31286: Expanded function dental assistants: Contents of application for license.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.31287, an applicant for a license as an expanded function dental assistant must include in his or her application proof that he or she:

1. Possesses the following qualifications:

(a) Graduation from an accredited program for dental assisting with expanded functions; or

(b) Successful completion of a course of training for expanded function dental assistants and:

(1) Graduation from an accredited program for dental assisting without expanded functions; or

(2) Employment as a dental assistant working full-time for at least 2 years or part-time for at least 4 years and a passing score on the examination for Certified Dental Assistants administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, or its successor organization;

2. Holds a current certification in the techniques of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

3. Has passed a written clinical examination given by the Board upon such subjects as the Board deems necessary for the practice of expanded function dental assistance; and

4. Has passed a written examination given by the Board concerning laws and regulations governing the practice of expanded function dental assistance in this State.