British Columbia Order in Council — Order under Health Professions Amendments to the bylaws of the College of Denturists of British Columbia (O.C. 816/2000)

O.C. 816/2000

British Columbia — Orders in Council

Minister of Health nd Minister Responsible for Seniors 'flaMernber of ttj Executive Council PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ORDER OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL Order in Council No.— 816 , Approved and Ordered JUN 8 2000 Lieutenant Governor Executive Council Chambers, Victoria On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, orders that approval is given to the amendments to the bylaws of the College of Denturists of British Columbia as set out in the attached Resolution of the Board of the College dated May 15th, 2000. (This

part is for administrative purposes only and is not part of the Order) Authority under which Order is made: Act and section:- Health Professions Act

Section 19 Other (specify):- DOCUMENT2 '330/0 0/1

/ [COLLEGE OF DENTURISTS of British Columbia Motion of the Board of the College of Denturists of British Columbia Made the 15th day of the month of May, 2000 at New Westminster, British Columbia Moved that, in accordance with the authority established in

Section 19(1) of the Health Professions Act, and subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, the Board amend the Bylaws of the College of Denturists of British Columbia as indicated in the

schedule attached to this motion. Certified a true copy. / John 1 a , .D., F.C.A.D. Registrar #305 - 321 SIXTH STREET NEW WESTMINSTER BRITISH COLUMBIA V3L 3A7 TEL: (604) 5150533 FAX: (604) 515.0534

College of Denturists of BC

Schedule of proposed Bylaw changes Draft 6, May 15,2000 1. Sections 37, 38, and 39 are repealed and replaced with: Classes of Registrants 37.

(1) The following classes of registrants are established (

a) Active (

i) Full (ii) Limited B (iii) Limited C (

b) Student (

c) Inactive 38.1. Active Full

(1) For the purposes of

section 19(2) of the Act, a person must be registered in Active Full if they meet the collowing requirements: (

a) graduation from a program listed in

Schedule A, (

b) completion of the Internship Portfolio listed in

Schedule B, (

c) successful completion of the examinations required by the registration committee, (

d) evidence satisfactory to the registration committee of the good character of the person consistent with the responsibilities of a registrant and the standards expected of a registrant, and (

e) receipt by the registrar of (

i) a signed application for Active Full, (ii) the application fee specified in

Schedule E of these bylaws, (iii) a notarized copy, or other evidence satisfactory to the registration committee of his or her diploma, (iv) a passport sized picture of the applicant, signed by a notary or lawyer, indicating that the likeness of the person is the person applying for registration, (

v) a statutory declaration, and (vi) a signed authorization for criminal records search under the Criminal Records Review Act. 1

(2) Where an applicant, who is making an initial application, does not meet the requirements established in subsection (1) he or she may be granted registration by the registration committee where the applicant (

a) has a combination of knowledge, skill and abilities which are , in the opinion of the registration committee, substantially equivalent to the requirements established in subsections (1)(

a) and (1)(b), (

i) at the cost of the applicant the applicant must submit a Comprehensive Report from the International Credential Evaluation Service, or similar organization as may be approved by the committee, or (ii) in the event that a Comprehensive Report cannot be produced from the records of the applicant the registration committee may accept a Detailed Report (

b) successfully completes an upgrading or educational program required by the registration committee, (

c) successfully completes the examinations required by the registration committee, and (

d) meets the requirements set out in subsection (1)(d), and (1)(e),

(3) Persons in the class Active Full may carry out non- surgical intra-oral procedures to (

a) make, repair, reline, replace, or furnish complete dentures; (

b) reline replace teeth, or make repairs to partial dentures and overdentures; and (

c) in accordance with a prescription, make or furnish partial dentures and overdentures. 38.2. Active Limited B

(1) For the purposes of

section 19(2) of the Act, a person must be registered in Active Limited B if the person (

a) was registered in the Active class on January 1, 2000, and (

b) is not required to use an Oral Health Certificate.

(2) Persons registered in Active Limited B may carry out non surgical intraoral procedures to (

a) make, repair, reline, replace, or furnish complete dentures; and (

b) replace teeth, or make repairs to partial and overdentures. 2

(3) A registrant practicing in the Active Limited B may qualify in the Active Full where the applicant (

a) Submits a signed application to be considered for registration in Active Full (

b) successfully completes an upgrading program required by the registration committee. (

c) successfully completes the examinations required by the registration committee, (

d) pays to the registrar fees set out in

Schedule E. 38.3. Active Limited C

(1) For the purposes of

section 19(2) of the Act, a person must be registered in Active Limited C if the person

a) was registered in the Active class on January 1,2000, and

b) must use the Oral Health Certificate.

(2) Persons registered in this class may only (

a) make, repair, reline, replace, or furnish complete dentures; (

b) replace teeth, or make repairs to partial and overdentures; and (

c) must obtain a completed Oral Health Certificate for each patient.

(3) A registrant currently practicing in the Active Limited C may qualify in the Active Limited B by successfully completing the Clinical Oral Pathology Examination. 38.4. Out of province applicants

(1) For the purposes of

section 19(2) of the Act, a person must be registered in a class if they are registered and practicing in another Canadian jurisdiction arid must (

a) provide authorization for the transfer of their registration records from their originating province, (

b) evidence satisfactory to the registration committee of the good character of the person consistent with the responsibilities of a registrant and the standards expected of a registrant, and (

c) receipt by the registrar of i. a signed application, ii. the application fee specified in

Schedule E of these bylaws, iii. a statutory declaration, and iv. a signed authorization for criminal records search under the Criminal Records Review Act.

(2) In the event that the applicant originates from a jurisdiction in which the scope of practice is not equivalent to that in British Columbia the applicant must be registered in a class that is equivalent to the scope of practice in the applicant's originating jurisdiction 3

2. The following

section is added Referral, prescription, and instruction information 39.

(1) An Active Full registrant who refers a patient to a dentist or receives a prescription from a dentist must insure that the referral and/or prescription contains the information as set out in

Schedule D, sections (1) and (3).

(2) Where a registrant directs a dental technician to perform service the registrant must ensure that the direction contains the information set out in

Schedule D, section (5)

Section 48 is repealed and the following substituted: 48(1) A Student registrant may only provide services (

a) under the supervision of an Active Full registrant, and (

b) intra-oral services only under the direct supervision of an Active Full registrant. 4.

Section 50(8) is repealed and the following substituted: 50(8) Prior to any examination an applicant for registration must submit a signed candidate application and pay to the college the application fee set out in

Schedule E. 50(9) Prior to each examination a candidate must pay the amount specified for the type of examination in

Schedule E 5.

Section 50(9) is repealed and the following substituted 50(9) A candidate who fails, after three attempts, to successfully complete an examination required by the registration committee must reapply to the registration committee and may be required to complete further educational or upgrading courses.

(10) A candidate will be notified of the results an examination as soon as is practical.

Section 53 is repealed and replaced with 53 Applicants for registration must pay to tie college initial fees in the amount set out in

Schedule E

Section 55 is repealed and the following substituted 4

(1) Each registrant must pay to the college an annual administration fee as set out in

Schedule E.

(2) The annual administration fee must (

a) be paid by cheque, and (

b) must be received by the college before April 1 8.

Section 56(1) is amended by adding the words " in the amount set out in

Schedule E" after the words "discipline surcharge". 9. The following schedules are added: 'Schedule A 1. Approved educational programs a. Edouard mon Petit Denturist Technology Program b. George Brown College Denturist Technology Program c. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Denturist Technology Program 5

Schedule B Internship Portfolio Requirements Intern Requirements: 1.1 In order to have an application for candidate status considered by the Registration Committee a student registrant must: 1.1.1 Meet the requirements and register within the class of Student. 1.1.2 Cause an official transcript to be sent directly from an Institute offering an approved or substantially equivalent program. 1.1.3 Provide the name of an Active Full registrant who has agreed to Act as a mentor to the intern. 1.2 A student must complete an internship of not less than 450 hours.

The internship requirement is satisfied when the student provides, to the satisfaction of the Committee: 1.2.1 An initial self assessment, completed prior to beginning the internship, clearly setting forth a statement of strengths, and weaknesses. 1.2.2 A statement clearly identifying the learning outcomes, and skill set development for the duration of the internship. 1.2.3 A self assessment completed at the time of application clearly setting forth a statement of strengths, and weaknesses. 1.2.4 A statement clearly identifying how the initial learning outcomes, and skill sets were achieved. 1.3 Other requirements 1.3.1 Proof of completion of technical requirements. 1.3.2 .A copy of the patient's record for each patient to whom service has been provided. 1.3.3 A mentor assessment and recommendation, of advancement. 1.3.4 Any comments the intern wishes the Committee to consider. 2.1 Complete a detailed case assessment of each patient seen by the intern or in conjunction with the mentor.

The assessment must include, but is not limited to: 2.1.1 Treatment plan. 2.1.2 Complete patient record. 2.1.3 Progress reports. 2.1.4 Final report on achievement. T.1 Technical Requirements 6

1. 2 upper & lower dentures 2. 2 single dentures 3. 2 partial dentures 3. 2 processed relines or rebases 4. 1 denture or processed reline with soft liner 5. 5 repairs 6. 2 dentures over implants (on models acceptable) 7.

Assist in the management of the clinic, including dental plans, inventory control, accounting, patient recall, and scheduling 3.1 Mentor description guidelines For the purposes of internship mentoring a mentor must: 3.1.1 Be an Active full registrant without restrictions on their license. 3.1.2 Be a registrant in good standing. 3.1.3 Maintain and complete all Quality Assurance requirements. 3.2 An Active Full Registrant who Acts as mentor must agree to: 3.2.1 Assist the intern in reaching educational goals 3.2.2 Provide a broad educational opportunity encompassing all aspects of denturism 3.2.3 Sign an internship contract as provided by the Registration Committee. 4.1 The mentor is required to: 4.1.1 List the learning outcomes of the intern as established at the beginning of the internship 4.1.2 Describe how the outcomes were attained during the internship 4.1.3 Describe the quality of service provided by the intern 4.1.4 Describe the ethical, moral, and behavioural attitudes of the intern 4.1.5 Describe the patient communication abilities of the intern 4.1.6 Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the intern at the time of application for candidate status 4.1.7 Make recommendations to the committee respecting the intern 4.1.8 Provide the committee with any additional comments that the mentor wishes the committee to consider 7

CONTRACT Between: Mentor and Intern and The Registration Committee of the College of Denturists The Mentor and the Intern, having read and agreed to the provisions of the Intern Portfolio Policy of the College of Denturists hereby enter into this agreement. Each party has a duty to Act in a manner consistent with the duty and objects of the College. The mentor agrees to provide an environment and experience to the intern suitable for the continued learning of the intern.

The intern agrees to abide by the policies and procedures of the mentor, to attend, and to provide such service to the mentor as could be expected of an employee/employer relationship. The laws of the Province of British Columbia apply. Signed this day of month year Intern's Signature Mentor's Signature Registrar 8

Schedule C Fees for information requests 1. For applicants other than commercial applicants $7.50 per 1/4 hour after the initial three hours $7.50 per 1/4 hour (

a) for locating and retrieving a record (

b) for producing a record manually (

c) for preparing a record for disclosure and handling a record (

d) for shipping copies (

e) reproduction (

i) photocopy or computer printout (ii) floppy disk (iii)computer tape (iv)photographs (v)colour laser print (

f) Other media at cost plus $7.50 per 1/4 hour Actual cost chosen by the applicant $.25 per page $10.00 per disk $75.00 per 400MB tape $5.00 negative $12.00 each for 40cmX50cm $9.00 each for 28cmX35cm $4.00 each for 20cmX25cm $3.00 each for 12.5cmX17.5cm $8.00 each 2. For commercial applicants Actual cost of providing service.

Referral and Prescription information 1. When a registrant refers a patient for the services of a dentist the registrant must provide:

a) the name, address and telephone number of the patient,

b) medical and dental history of the patient,

c) the proposed treatment plan for the patient, and

d) any contra-indications recognized by the registrant. 2. When appropriate a registrant may provide:

a) study model(s),

b) prelir-inary design recommendations,

c) stents or other surgical aids as may be required by a dentist, and

d) bite blocks, pin tracer set-up, try-ins, articulated models, or any other jaw relationship device. 3. A registrant must not fill a prescription from a dentist unless the prescription identifies:

a) the name of the prescribing dentist,

b) the name of the denturist by whom the prescription is to be filled,

c) the name of the patient,

d) specifications for the design of the prosthesis,

e) medical and dental alerts if any,

f) the signature of the prescribing dentist, and

g) the date of the prescription. 4. When appropriate the prescription may also:

a) recommend or identify a laboratory which may be used, and b. an outline of the overall treatment plan.

a) When a registrant directs a dental laboratory to complete any aspect of a prescription issued by a dentist the registrant must provide the prescription or a photocopy of the portions of the prescription relevant to the work being undertaken by a dental technician, to the dental technician. 10

Schedule E Fees Application fee $150 (Applied to registration fees of successful candidates.) Examination Fees Theory exam $150 Objectively structured clinical exam $400 Practical exam $800 For the purpose of changing a registration class $375 Initial Registration Fees All Active classes $800 Inactive class $200 Student class $50 Discipline Surcharge $503 Administration Fees All Active classes $800 Inactive class $200 Student class $50 11

Document details

Collection	British Columbia — Orders in Council
Citation	O.C. 816/2000
Type	order_in_council
Volume / chapter	arc oic 0816 2000
Language	en
Format	pdf
Source	PROVINCIAL
Identifier	e411527c8594e6698d5a3440f3de3ac268df6140

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