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. ded 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. (Added to NRS by 2023, 3405)
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