(a) A dental assistant desiring to obtain an expanded duty permit for sedation monitoring from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners must do the following:

1. (1) Hold a current permit for nitrous oxide administration;
2. (2) Hold and show proof of a current certification in healthcare provider level of cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

3. (3) Be a:

   1. (A) Certified dental assistant;
   2. (B) Registered dental assistant;
   3. (C) Registered nurse; or
   4. (D) Licensed practical nurse;
4. (4) Submit proof of successful completion of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Anesthesia Assistant’s training program or a board-approved equivalent course within the two-year period immediately previous to submitting an application to be a sedation assistant; and
5. (5) Successfully complete a jurisprudence examination covering the Arkansas Dental Practice Act, Arkansas Code § 17-82-101 et seq., and rules of the board.

(b) Exemptions.

1. (1) Licensed physicians with at least six (6) months experience in anesthesia and anesthesia monitoring and certified registered nurse anesthetists are exempt from the educational and permit requirements listed in this section.
2. (2) Other licensed healthcare providers who can show proof of successful completion of a course that meets or exceeds those listed in this section may obtain an exemption from the board on a case-by-case basis.