R156-69-304a. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Certification - Dentist and Dental Hygienist -- Expanded Function Dental Auxiliaries Certification

(1) Under Subsections 58-1-203(1)(g) and 58-1-308(3)(b) and Sections 58-69-304, 58-69-803, and 58-69-808, the CPE requirements for a license, permit, or certification under this rule are established in this section. (2) During each two-year renewal cycle, a licensed dentist or a licensed dental hygienist shall complete at least 30 hours of qualified CPE that meet the requirements of this section. (3) A licensed dentist with a sedation permit shall complete the following: (a) for a minimal sedation permit holder, at least two hours of CPE specific to the administration of enteral anesthesia-pharmacology and minimal sedation; (b) for a moderate sedation permit holder: (i) at least four didactic hours of CPE specific to moderate sedation and anesthesia; and (ii) attestation of successful completion of at least ten sedation cases; and (c) for a deep sedation and general anesthesia permit holder: (i) at least eight didactic hours of CPE specific to general anesthesia; and (ii) attestation of successful completion of at least 30 sedation cases. (4) A dentist who administers dermal fillers under Subsection R156-69-301a(4) shall complete at least one hour of CPE that is specific to dermal fillers. (5) A dentist who administers botulinum toxin under Subsection R156-69-301a(5) shall complete at least one hour of CPE that is specific to botulinum toxin. (6) A dental hygienist with a certification for: (a) the delegated maxillofacial administration of botulinum toxin under Section R156-69-808a shall complete at least one hour of CPE that is specific to the maxillofacial administration of botulinum toxin; and (b) the placement of direct restorations under Section R156-69-808b shall complete at least three hours of didactic CPE that is specific to for the placement of direct restorations. (7)(a) Every two years, a dental assistant with a certification for: (i) the placement of direct restorations under Section R156-69-808b shall complete at least three hours of didactic CPE that is specific to for the placement of direct restorations; and (ii) the removal of coronal dental adhesive under Section R156-69-808c shall complete at least one hour of CPE that is related to the removal of coronal dental adhesive. (b) The two-year CPE cycle in Subsection (7)(a) for a dental assistant with a certification for an expanded function shall match the two-year renewal cycle for a license or permit under Title 58, Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act as established in Section R156-1-308a. (8)(a) Under Subsections 58-1-203(1)(g) and 58-69-301(4), an applicant for renewal or reinstatement of dentist licensure or dental hygienist licensure shall hold current CPR-BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification as required by the license and permit classification. (b) An applicant's recertification hours under Subsection (8)(a) may not count toward the applicant's 30 hours of CPE. (9) If an individual first becomes licensed, permitted, or certified during the two-year renewal cycle, the individual's required number of continuing professional education hours shall be increased or decreased proportionately according to the date of licensure. (10) A CPE course under this section shall meet the following requirements: (a) have learning objectives that are clearly stated in the course material that are directly related to the licensee's professional practice; (b) be relevant to the licensee's professional practice; (c) be prepared and presented by individuals who are qualified by education, training, and experience to provide dental and dental hygiene continuing professional education; (d) be presented in a competent, well-organized, and sequential manner consistent with the stated purpose and objective of the program; and (e) have records of attendance and completion available for review. (11) Credit for continuing professional education during each two-year renewal cycle shall be recognized as follows: (a) unlimited hours for continuing professional education that: (i) is completed in blocks of time of at least 50 minutes; (ii)(A) completed in one of the following formats: (I) college or university lecture and discussion; (II) professional conference; (III) seminar; or (IV) training session; and (B) complies with Subsection (10); (iii) is approved by, conducted, by or under sponsorship of: (A) county, state, or federal agency; (B) an accredited institution of higher education; (C) a professional association, society, or organization representing a licensed profession whose program objectives relate to the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene; (D) the ADA or an ADA subgroup; (E) the ADHA or an ADHA subgroup; (F) the UDA or UDHA; (G) a recognized health care professional association; or (H) a peer study club; and (iv) is verified by a certificate of course completion that includes: (A) the name of the attendee; (B) the name of course provider; (C) the name of instructor; (D) the date of the course; (E) the title of the course; (F) the number of course hours; and (G) the format of professional development under Subsection (11)(a)(ii)(A); (b) up to 15 hours of continuing professional education may be recognized for a course that is taken online or through home study that: (i) includes an examination; and (ii) meets the requirements of Subsections (11)(a)(i), (iii), and (iv); (c) up to ten hours may be recognized for teaching continuing professional education relevant to dentistry or dental hygiene; and (d) up to three hours may be recognized for continuing professional education on practice and office management. (12) Under Subsection 58-13-3(8), a licensee may fulfill up to 15% of the licensee's continuing professional education requirement by providing direct patient care as a volunteer. (13) A licensee shall maintain documentation sufficient to prove compliance with this section for two years after the end of the renewal cycle for which the continuing professional education is due. (14) The Division may defer or waive continuing professional education requirements as provided in Section R156-1-308d.