The OMAAP has been sunsetted as of Dec. 3, 2008, and the DAANCE replaced the OMAAP exam. You are no longer able to take the OMAAP exam.
To ensure that the DAANCE certification examination meets existing professional testing standards, AAOMS follows the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (1999), as published by the American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association and the National Council on Measurement in Education. The Standards are designed to establish criteria for appropriate development, use and interpretation of tests. Please note: The duties and functions of the assistants during office anesthesia (e.g., OMS assistants, RNs, CRNAs, hygienists, dental assistants, etc.) are regulated by specific state law and regulations. This certification exam may or may not be regulated in your state.
AAOMS offers the DAANCEÂ to the staff of dental professionals with a valid anesthesia permit. Although this program was initially developed by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, there is clearly a need for the training for anesthesia assistants in all dental practices in which anesthesia and sedation are employed. We feel this program would be of the utmost value not only to the OMS office, but any dental office delivering outpatient anesthesia for other dental procedures as well.
Applications are accepted year-round for the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination. All other anesthesia assistant course registration information can be found on the AAOMS website.
Each assistant enrolling in the program must complete their application online at Test-Takers.PSIexams.com/AAOMS. All required documents (CPR, BLS, ACLS) must be uploaded to the online application for review. Please note your CPR, BLS card and ACLS must be current for the full six months of your eligibility or your registration will not be processed. If your sponsoring doctor is a non-AAOMS member, a copy of the dental professional’s current anesthesia permit will be requested. To contact PSI about application details, please email [email protected]. For more in-depth information, please review the Candidate Handbook.
Note: You must include the correct practice/office mailing address and email address on the registration application to receive important communications about the DAANCE program. It is important to update your PSI profile if your mailing address or email address changes.
Direct questions to PSI at 833-333-4755. Refer to the AAOMS DAANCE program.
Please allow PSI 10 business days to process the application and email study materials.
Email communications will be sent to registrants and sponsoring doctors. To ensure messages are not overlooked, registrants are encouraged to check their email spam or junk folders for messages from PSI.
It will take 10 business days to process your application before you are notified if you are eligible to participate in the course.
If it has been more than 10 business days and you have not received your eligibility notification, please contact PSI at 833-333-4755 to inquire about your registration status.
Yes. Approved payment methods are online payments made by credit card or PayPal. Cash is not accepted.
The course tuition includes the DAANCE Study Guide. Each registrant and sponsor doctor receives one with a copy of the quiz answers. Additional suggested readings for DAANCE, such as the Office Anesthesia Evaluation Manual, 9th Edition (available in print and electronic formats), can be ordered through AAOMS Publications at 800-366-6725 or through AAOMSstore.com.
Simply complete and return the DAANCE Substitution Form via email to [email protected].Â
Substitutions must be made a minimum of 30 days before the candidate’s expiration of eligibility. Additional information is found in the DAANCE Candidate Handbook.
AAOMS contracts with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to administer the DAANCE exam. The sites available are determined by PSI. Participants should review the list of test sites when scheduling their exam to find the closest site, understanding that it might be in a neighboring state. Please call PSI at 833-333-4755 with questions or concerns.
Please allow PSI three weeks to process the application and email study materials.
Email communications will be sent to registrants and sponsoring doctors. To ensure messages are not overlooked, please check the spam or junk folders for messages from PSI.
The sponsor surgeon also will receive a DAANCE study guide with the DAANCE quiz module answers via email.
If a fee is required to pay for your examination, you can print your receipt by logging into your account and then choosing the View/Print Receipt option.
The program has a six-month eligibility time frame. The examination must be completed by the registrant’s eligibility end date. Additional information on the scheduling policies can be found in the DAANCE Candidate Handbook.
Each participant will receive a score report immediately after finishing the exam. The score report will indicate the overall score and scores by content areas. Successful participants receive proof of certification and a lapel pin generally six to eight weeks after passing the exam.
Those participants who fail the exam may register for a re-test. The reapplication is located at the bottom of the registrant’s score report and must be completed and sent to PSI within 30 days. There is a $95 retest fee. Once the fee is paid, the registrant will have six months to study and take the exam again.
Participants who are unsuccessful on both exam opportunities may choose to enroll in the program at a later time. Please see the DAANCE Candidate Handbook for detailed instructions. Â
Thirty-six Continuing Dental Education credits are awarded through AAOMS after passing the examination.
Replacement pins are available for a fee of $10. There is a $20 charge for replacement certificates.
| Content Category | # of Items |
|---|---|
| Apply Knowledge of Basic Sciences | 15 |
| Evaluate and Prepare Patient | 20 |
| Assist in Administration of Anesthetic Drugs | 18 |
| Prepare Anesthesia Equipment and Perform Patient Monitoring | 22 |
| Assist with Emergency Treatment and Protocols | 25 |
