Community Health Aide Program Certification Board
Chapter D1 – Article 50. DHA Letter of Eligibility for Certification
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Chapter D1 – Article 50. DHA Letter of Eligibility for Certification

Sec.D1.50.100 DHA Letter of Eligibility for Certification

A DHA who has met the prerequisites, education and training components required for certification, but does not yet meet continuing education, preceptorship or supervision requirements may apply for a Conditional Certificate. A Conditional Certificate is not certification.

  1. A Conditional Certificate’s purpose is to inform a potential employer of the following:
    1. a DHA has met all of the prerequisites, training and education requirements for the certification level and skillsets they will be applying for
    2. what preceptorship, supervision and continuing education requirements remain for the certification level and skillsets they will be applying for
  2. The Board shall issue a DHA Conditional Certificate to a person who meets all the qualifications and requirements below:
    1. Applies on forms provided by the board;
    2. Pays the application fee required;
    3. If applying for certification as a Dental Health Aide Therapist Practitioner (DHATP), submits a current ADTEP issued DHATP credential document;
    4. Furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Board that the person has not engaged in conduct that is a ground for imposing disciplinary sanctions under chapter A-3 [investigations, discipline, suspension, or revocation];
    5. Furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Board that the person has completed the prerequisites, training and education requirements for the certification level and skillsets they will be applying for;
    6. Furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant understands the purpose of the conditional certificate;
    7. furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Board that the person will practice as a DHA, only when employed by the Indian Health Service or a tribe or tribal health organization operating a community health aide program in Alaska under the ISDEAA;
    8. furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Board that the person will practice as a DHA only within the scope of practice of the certification granted including what is stated in D2.10.200 [scope of practice prior to certification as a DHA] except as required to satisfy the conditions for achieving the next level of certification or when practice would be permitted under section A3.10.030(i)(2)(D) [grounds for discipline; unprofessional conduct; duties and responsibilities];
    9. furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Board that they will practice only under supervision identified in D2.10.100 [supervision of DHAs]; and
    10. Furnishes evidence satisfactory to the Board that the person maintains a current BLS certification.