|
Professional |
Maximum Self-study Hours Accepted |
Total Hours Required |
|---|---|---|
|
Dentist |
16 |
32 |
|
Hygienist |
8 |
16 |
|
RDA/QDA |
8 |
16
|
Continuing Education Reporting Form
Note: This form is not required and need not be submitted to the Board. It is provided for convenience as a way to track your CE.
Self-study: One half of the required hours for renewal of license and registration may be obtained through independent self-study. Self-study is defined as an education process designed to permit a participant to learn a given subject without involvement of a proctor or interaction of a third party. Examplace are pre-recorded online programs, self-paced digital courses, or self-paced printed material.
DDS or RDH: New graduates who have been licensed by examination within 24 months of renewal are exempt from CE as the CODA-accredited education applies. However, CPR, or BLS or if you are required to have ACLS/PALS, must be maintained at all times. Renewal deadline for all dentists and dental hygienists is December 31st of ODD numbered years.
RDA: Individuals who have graduated from a CODA-accredited program or have been awarded a CDA certificate from DANB within 24 months of renewal are exempt from CE as the recent education applies. CPR or BLS must be maintained at all times. Registration renewal deadline for all registered dental assistants is December 31 of EVEN numbered years.
QDA: Individuals who have completed a Board-approved qualified dental assisting program or have completed the DANB’s NELDA within 24 months of renewal are exempt from CE as the recent education applies. CPR or BLS must be maintained at all times. Registration renewal deadline for all qualified dental assistants is December 31 of EVEN numbered years.
The Board evaluates CE compliance by conducting random quarterly audits. In the event of an audit, a licensee will be required to submit evidence of clinical CE which should include a course syllabus, certificates of completion, proof of payment., etc A certificate of completion should include the format of the CE such as webinar, classroom attendance or self-study, number of CE hours and date of event. Licenses must maintain CE documentation from the previous renewal cycle so that they can produce those materials if chosen for a CE audit.
