1. (a) Prior to issuance of a license,an applicant for licensure as an RDA shall complete and achieve a criterion-referenced passing score on the Board's Registered Dental Assistant Combined Written and Law and Ethics Examination. The Registered Dental Assistant Combined Written and Law and Ethics Examination (“examination”) is a written, task-oriented examination encompassing duties assignable to RDAs and the settings in which they may be performed, knowledge of California and federal laws as they relate to the duties of RDAs, and the ability to recognize and apply ethical principles as they relate to the duties of RDAs.
2. (b) Such examination shall test applicants in any or all of the content areas, tasks and associated knowledge statements listed in “Table 14 -- Registered Dental Assistant Written Examination Outline,” which is hereby incorporated by reference and published in the document entitled “Occupational Analysis of the Registered Dental Assistant Profession” by the Department of Consumer Affairs' Office of Professional Examination Services, dated June 2023.
3. (c) As used in this section, “criterion-referenced passing score” is a passing score for the examination established by the modified Angoff standard setting method. This method includes the use of RDA licensees and a test development specialist and determines through evaluation and rating of each exam question that the passing score represents entry level competence to practice in the profession as specified in subsection (b).
4. (d) This section shall be effective on November 20, 2024.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1614, 1743, 1749.1 and 1752.1, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 7-17-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 29).

2. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 11-20-2024; operative 11-20-2024 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2024, No. 47).