HF 2111

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/04/2024 04:28pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; modifying licensure by credentials requirements for dental
assistants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 150A.06, subdivision 8.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 150A.06, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Licensure by credentials; dental assistant.

(a) Any dental assistant may, upon
application and payment of a fee established by the board, apply for licensure based on an
evaluation of the applicant's education, experience, and performance record in lieu of
completing a board-approved dental assisting program for expanded functions as defined
in rule, and may be interviewed by the board to determine if the applicant:

(1) has graduated from an accredited dental assisting program accredited by the
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National Board;

(2) is not subject to any pending or final disciplinary action in another state or Canadian
province, or if not currently certified or registered, previously had a certification or
registration in another state or Canadian province in good standing that was not subject to
any final or pending disciplinary action at the time of surrender;

(3) is of good moral character and abides by professional ethical conduct requirements;

(4) at board discretion, has passed a board-approved English proficiency test if English
is not the applicant's primary language; and

(5) has met all expanded functions curriculum equivalency requirements of a Minnesota
board-approved dental assisting program.

(b) The board, at its discretion, may waive specific licensure requirements in paragraph
(a).

(c) An applicant who fulfills the conditions of this subdivision and demonstrates the
minimum knowledge in dental subjects required for licensure under subdivision 2a must
be licensed to practice the applicant's profession.

(d) If the applicant does not demonstrate the minimum knowledge in dental subjects
required for licensure under subdivision 2a, the application must be denied. If licensure is
denied, the board may notify the applicant of any specific remedy that the applicant could
take which, when passed, would qualify the applicant for licensure. A denial does not
prohibit the applicant from applying for licensure under subdivision 2a.

(e) A candidate whose application has been denied may appeal the decision to the board
according to subdivision 4a.