(a) Pilot projects may be approved in the following fields:
(1) Expanded role medical auxiliaries.
(2) Expanded role nursing.
(3) Expanded role dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental hygienists in alternative practice, or dental hygienists in extended functions.
(4) Maternal child care personnel.
(5) Pharmacy personnel.
(6) Mental health personnel.
(7) Other health care personnel including, but not limited to, veterinary personnel, chiropractic personnel, podiatric personnel, geriatric care personnel, therapy personnel, and health care technicians.
(b) Projects that operate in rural and central city areas shall be given priority.