CONTINUING EDUCATION
Dental hygienists are required to attain 24 hours of continuing education which must include:
- 2 hours in the prevention of medical errors
- 2 hours in domestic violence (every third biennium)
- In addition to the 24 hours, each dental hygienist must complete a CPR course at the basic life support level, which includes training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, including one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants; the relief of foreign body airway obstructions for adults, children, and infants; the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED); and the use of ambu-bags resulting in certification or recertification by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or an entity with equivalent requirements.
CE Broker
The Florida Dental Hygiene Association is proud to announce a new service plan agreement with CE Broker to provide their healthcare professional members with the full features and benefits of....
