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2017 Candidate tionE xamination
TABLE OF CONTENTSVision Statement. 4Rescheduling an Examination. 8If You Pass the Examination. 13Mission Statement. 4Missed Appointments. 9Verification of DAANCE Status. 13Affiliation. 4Substitution/Cancellationand Refund Policies. 9If You Do Not Pass theExamination/Retest Option. 13DAANCE Program Overview. 4Inclement Weather, PowerFailure or Emergency. 9Appeals. 13Introduction to theDAANCE Program. 4Special Arrangements forCandidates With Disabilities. 9DAANCE Reading Resources List. 13Definition of theAnesthesia Assistant. 5Rules for Computerized Testing. 10DAANCE ExaminationContent Outline. 14Statement of Nondiscrimination. 4Eligibility Requirements. 5About DAANCE. 5Educational Objectives. 5Registration Information. 6Fees and Payments. 6Self-Study Component. 6Taking the Examination. 10Identification. 10Duplicate Score Report. 13DAANCE Advisory Committee. 17Security. 10DAANCE ExaminationBlueprint Matrix. 17Personal Belongings. 10Sample Questions. 18Examination Restrictions. 10Continuing Education Credit. 18Misconduct. 11DAANCE Registration and RequiredDocumentation Checklist. 19Topics Covered. 6Copyrighted ExaminationQuestion. 11About the Testing Agency. 7Practice Examination. 11Certification. 7Timed Examination. 11Recertification. 7Candidate Comments . 11Preparation for the Examination. 7Score Reports. 12About the Examination. 7Questions. 12Pretesting. 8General Information. 12The DAANCE Examination. 8Examination Administration. 8Scores Canceled by AdvisoryCommittee or PSI/AMP. 12Assessment Center Locations. 8Disciplinary Policy. 12Scheduling the Final Examination. 8Pass/Fail Score Determination. 12Registration Form. 20Request for Special ExaminationAccommodation. 21Documentation of Disabilityrelated Needs. 22Request for Duplicate DAANCEExamination Score Report. 23Request to Change Mailingor Email Address Form. 24DAANCE Substitution/Cancellation Form. 25Request for Duplicate Certificateand/or Pin Form. 26To help you prepare for the DAANCE, register for an AAOMS anesthesia assistants course at AAOMS.org/PAS. Additional anesthesiaresource materials are available on AAOMSstore.com. These courses and materials, while not a comprehensive study program, areintended to supplement your exam preparation.All questions and requests for information aboutDAANCE Certification should be directed to:All questions and requests for information aboutexamination scheduling should be directed to:DAANCE9700 West Bryn Mawr AveRosemont, IL 60018-5701Phone: 847-678-6200Fax: 847-678-4619Website: www.AAOMS.org/DAANCEPSI/AMP Candidate Services18000 W. 105th StreetOlathe, KS 66061-7543Phone: 888-519-9901Fax: 913-895-4650Email: info@goAMP.comWebsite: www.goAMP.com 2017. All rights reserved. No part of thispublication may be reproduced or transmittedin any form or by any means, electronic ormechanical, including photocopy or recording,or any information and retrieval system,without permission in writing from the DentalAnesthesia Assistant National CertificationExamination Advisory Committee (DAANCEAC).3
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTANDTHE CONTENTS OF THIS HANDBOOK BEFORE APPLYINGFOR THE EXAMINATION.This Handbook contains current information aboutthe certification examination developed by the DentalAnesthesia Assistant National Certification ExaminationAdvisory Committee (DAANCEAC). It is essential you keep itreadily available for reference until you are notified of yourperformance on the examination. All previous versions ofthis Handbook are null and void.Direct all correspondence, address changes, requests fora current Candidate Handbook and information about thedevelopment and administration of the Dental AnesthesiaAssistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE)certification program and recertification to:DAANCE Advisory Committeec/o PSI/AMP Candidate Services18000 W. 105th StreetOlathe, KS 66061-7543, USA888-519-9901Fax: 913-895-4650Email: info@goAMP.comwww.goAMP.comAfter registering for the examination, candidatesmay schedule an examination appointment onlineat www.goAMP.com.VISION STATEMENTThe Dental Anesthesia Assistant National CertificationExamination Advisory Committee raises the standard foranesthesia assistants by defining professional excellencethrough the Dental Anesthesia Assistant NationalCertification Examination.MISSION STATEMENTThe Dental Anesthesia Assistant National CertificationExamination Advisory Committee, by providing the onlynational anesthesia assistant certification, serves toeducate, provide and promote the safe standards forsupportive dental anesthesia care.AFFILIATIONThe DAANCEAC of the American Association of Oraland Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), the professionalorganization representing more than 9,500 oral andmaxillofacial surgeons in the United States, was formed in2007 to advance the profession of the anesthesia assistantthrough the development of a certification program. TheDAANCE Board/Committee establishes policies, proceduresand standards for certification and recertification in the4field of anesthesia assistant quality. AAOMS supportsits members’ ability to practice their specialty througheducation, research and advocacy. AAOMS members complywith rigorous continuing education requirements and submitto periodic office anesthesia evaluations.STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATIONThe DAANCEAC and PSI/AMP do not discriminate againstany individual or candidate with respect to age, sexualpreference, color, religion, creed, marital status, nationalorigin, race, language, medical conditions or disability.All candidates are considered solely on the basis of theirindependent ability to meet the eligibility criteria establishedby the DAANCEAC.DAANCE PROGRAM OVERVIEWIntroductionControl of the pain and anxiety of patients undergoingdental and oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) proceduresis a primary focus of the dental profession. From the earlydays of anesthesia practice to the modern technology ofthe present, millions of anesthetic procedures have beenrendered safely by dentists trained in the administrationof general anesthesia, deep sedation, conscious sedation,nitrous oxide analgesia and local anesthesia.At the core of this experience are the dentist and his/her office anesthesia team. In the course of prescribedtraining, the contemporary oral and maxillofacial surgeonspends major periods of time delivering the various formsof anesthesia in the operating room as well as in a speciallyequipped operatory. In addition to this clinical experience,the training program includes formal didactic material. Aftercompleting this intense educational experience, today’sgraduate of an approved oral and maxillofacial surgeryresidency has the skills to provide safe and effective painand anxiety control in both the hospital and office setting.Moreover, a growing number of other dental specialistsand general dentists are obtaining training in anesthesiaand sedation and using these treatment modalities in theirclinical practices.To put these skills into practice, however, the correct settingmust be created. Organized oral and maxillofacial surgery,through its office anesthesia evaluation program and itsoffice emergency manual, has developed a system throughwhich anesthetic services are provided in a well-equippedoffice by a practitioner knowledgeable in anesthetic practiceand emergency management. In the process of evaluatingthe overall office environment, AAOMS recognized thata core educational experience could be tailored to theanesthesia assistant. DAANCE was developed to providea continuing education curriculum for professional allied
staff. Although this program was initially developed byAAOMS, there is clearly a need for the training of anesthesiaassistants in all dental practices where anesthesia andsedation are administered.The goals of this program are meant to provide a means forthe dentist providing anesthesia and/or sedation to helpeducate staff in the essentials of office-based ambulatoryanesthesia. With a better understanding of these principles,it is anticipated that the office anesthesia assistant willmake a significant contribution to the patient care team.This program is designed to assist not only the OMS office,but any dental office delivering outpatient anesthesia forother dental procedures. Doctors are encouraged to followup with their state dental board for an assistant’s full scopeof practice.exam. The course is designed for oral and maxillofacialsurgery assistants or assistants employed by other dentalprofessionals with valid anesthesia permits.The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeonsis an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association toassist dental professionals in identifying quality providers ofcontinuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve orendorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it implyacceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeonsdesignates this activity for 36 continuing education credits.Upon successful completion of the final examination, theassistant will receive proof of certification and a programcompletion lapel pin.Definition of the Anesthesia AssistantA Dental Anesthesia Assistant (DAA) possesses the expertiseto provide supportive anesthesia care in a safe and effectivemanner. The DAA is knowledgeable in the perioperative andemergent care management of patients undergoing officebased outpatient anesthesia. The DAA is able to effectivelycommunicate pertinent information to patients and theirescorts as well as members of the healthcare team.Educational ObjectivesUpon completion of this course, the dental anesthesiaassistant should be able to:1. Describe the basic anatomy and physiologyof the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.2. Describe the vascular anatomy of the forearm.3. List the divisions of the central nervous system.Eligibility RequirementsThe following are the eligibility requirements for participationin the DAANCE program: You must be employed for at least six months by either anoral and maxillofacial surgeon who is a fellow or memberof AAOMS or by a dental professional who holds a validanesthesia permit. Non-AAOMS offices must enclose a copy of theiranesthesia permit with each application submitted. You must provide a copy of a CURRENT CPR or BLScertification with your registration form in order toreceive study materials. The CPR or BLS certification must be current throughyour examination date (a minimum of six months or yourregistration will not be approved, and you will not receiveyour registration materials). Note: once a new CPR card isreceived, your application will be processed and the studypackage sent. If a new CPR card is not received within sixmonths of notification, you will be required to submit anew application and fee to qualify for the examination.About DAANCEDAANCE is a two-part continuing education programcomprised of approximately 36 hours of self-studymaterial and quizzes and a standardized, computer-based4. Discuss the components of the medical historyand the review of systems.5. Compare and contrast the differences between generalanesthesia, deep sedation, conscious sedation, nitrousoxide analgesia and local anesthesia.6. Discuss the drugs and techniques utilized by the oraland maxillofacial surgery anesthesia team to achievevarious levels of anesthesia or sedation.7. Identify basic office emergencies and their treatment,including cardiovascular, respiratory, allergic andconvulsive emergencies.8. Describe the essentials of monitoring blood pressure,pulse and oxygen saturation.9. Recognize normal electrocardiograph (ECG) waves andrecognize serious abnormal variations from the normalrhythm.10. Recognize the essentials and importance of a completemedical record.The program is composed of two parts: 1) the self-studycomponent with quizzes and 2) the final exam. First, theassistant and the sponsoring surgeon should establish astudy schedule and a target date for the final examination.For best availability, call to reserve this date as soon asyou have identified several preferred options. Workingbackward from your final exam date, set up a schedule forcompleting each module. Allow several weeks to complete5
each module. Because individuals work at different paces,DAANCE allows participants the opportunity to customizetheir study
questions about each module during the weeks designated for studying them. Establish a target date for completing and taking the quiz for that module. The sponsoring surgeon has the answer key and should allow time for discussing the correct answers with the assistant. Candidates are given six months from their activation date to take the .
