Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A dental hygienist who has held an initial license for less than two (2) years. (2) A graduate student or a person in a resident program offered by an approved organization listed under section 2(15) of this chapter. (3) A person who is determined […]
Sec. 10. (a) A member of the board may attend or monitor a continuing education course. (b) An approved organization must provide the board with course information or materials requested by the board. (c) If the board determines that an approved organization does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the board shall do the […]
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.119-1992, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.119-1992, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.264-2013, SEC.5.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “approved organization” means the following: (1) United States Department of Education. (2) Council on Post-Secondary Education. (3) National Dental Association. (4) American Dental Association. (5) Academy of General Dentistry. (6) National Dental Hygiene Association. (7) American Dental Hygiene Association. (8) Council on Hospital Dental Services. (9) American Medical […]
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “continuing education course” means an orderly process of instruction designed to directly enhance the practicing dental hygienist’s knowledge and skill in providing relevant dental hygiene services that is approved by an approved organization. As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “license period” means the two (2) year period beginning on March 2, 1992, and every two (2) years thereafter. As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “study club” means a group of at least five (5) dental hygienists who do the following: (1) Organize for the purpose of scientific study. (2) Operate under the direction of elected officers. (3) Maintain written bylaws. (4) Conduct regular meetings. (5) Maintain written attendance records of all meetings. […]
Sec. 6. (a) A dental hygienist must complete at least nineteen (19) credit hours in continuing education courses each license period. (b) Credit hours may be applied under this section only toward the credit hour requirement for the license period during which the credit hours are earned. (c) During a license period, a dental hygienist […]
Sec. 7. Credit hours under section 6 of this chapter must be awarded as follows: (1) A course presented by a college under a regular curriculum is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour attended. (2) A course not listed in subdivision (1) is awarded one (1) credit hour for each lecture hour […]
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.
Sec. 9. The board and the dental hygienist shall comply with the requirements under IC 25-1-4 concerning continuing education. As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.269-2001, SEC.8; P.L.157-2006, SEC.56.
