ASSOCIATION CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION Required Continuing Education30 Hours Every 2 Years Licensed dental professionals by Utah Code “shall show compliance with continuing education renewal requirements” [58-69-303 (2)]. “During each two-year licensure cycle or other cycle defined by rule, a licensee under this chapter shall complete qualified continuing professional education requirements established by division (DOPL) rule made in collaboration with the board.” [58-69-304] Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) rules include: “All licensed dentists and dental hygienists shall complete 30 hours of qualified continuing professional education during each two-year period of licensure, relevant to the licensee’s professional practice, prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training and
experience to provide dental and dental hygiene continuing education, and have a method of verification of attendance and completion.” [DOPL R156-69-304a] Other noted requirements for CE credit recognition include a minimum of 50-minute blocks of time and being sponsored by DOPL or a professional association such as the ADA, UDA, ADHA, or a peer study club. Maximums of 15 hours can be via Internet or home study, or 3 hours of practice or office management during a two-year licensing period. Certifications such as CPR, BCLS, ACLS, and PALS courses are excluded, however an hour of CE is recognized for every 4 hours providing volunteer service. Licensees are responsible for maintaining competent records of completed qualified CE for 4 years beyond each 2-year licensing period - continuously maintaining a rolling 6-year CE record. Required clinical and academic CE not only satisfies statutory requirements, but also has the potential to increase clinical
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