Each applicant for a certification for community dental health coordinator must possess the following qualifications, through one of the following pathways:

1. A. Applicants for CDHC shall meet the following requirements for certification:

   (1) shall have high school diploma (or equivalent) or college level degree;

   (2) shall have board certification in radiography, rubber cup coronal polishing and topical flouride and pit and fissure expanded functions;

   (3) completed the jurisprudence exam with a score of at least 75 percent; and

   (4) successful completion of CDHC program approved by the board.

2. B. Pathways/educational tracks: applicants may have earned other college level degree(s) and certifications in their respective field(s) of study, such as, but not limited to, registered dental hygienists, certified dental assistant, dental assistant, expanded function dental auxiliary and other non-dental professionals. Credits earned in these educational fields may be applied for credit towards the CDHC education program as determined by the sponsoring institution.

3. C. Approved programs: board approved CDHC programs shall include the following guidelines for course study in order to prepare the applicant to a level consistent with the defininitions as listed in 16.5.50.7 NMAC and duties as outlined in 16.5.54.9 NMAC:

   (1) education in community health promotion;

   (2) education in dental skills; and

   (3) education in community-based field experience.

4. D. Credit shall be given by the approved program of coursework, certifications, or degrees already earned. Proof of these credits is the responsibility of the institution of the approved program.

[16.5.50.9 NMAC - N, 01/09/12]