Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting CE Requirements
Effective December 31, 2014, Act 31 mandates that any current licensees of health-related boards in Pennsylvania must complete two (2) hours of continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting for each licensure renewal period. In order to receive credit, each licensee must take a course that is approved by both the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry (PA SBOD).
If a dentist is applying for initial licensure in Pennsylvania, s/he is required to take an approved three (3) hour course.
If a dentist has a current license and is applying for a license renewal in Pennsylvania, s/he is required to take an approved two (2) hour course.
In response to Act 31, PDA developed “Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting for Dental Professionals,” which was the only course offered that was custom-designed specifically for dental professionals. For the 2015 relicensure period, PDA trained over 5,123 dentists, hygienists, EFDAs and dental office staff in child abuse recognition and reporting. Members and their staff were able to take the course at a discounted rate. PDA will continue to offer this approved course. Please check Child Abuse CE and the online CE calendar for upcoming dates and more information.
Several courses are now available online!
*Online courses with CE credit: (free for PDA members)
(2 CE credits)
(1 CE credit)
*New Dentist Webinar Series:
Legal Aspects of Practice Transition
Up to 50 percent of your CE credit hours (15 hours) may be obtained through home study CE courses. If you are looking for opportunities to earn home study credits, ADA offers a variety of reasonably priced online courses which you can complete at your convenience. Visit www.adaceonline.org for more information.
In addition to completing 30 CE credit hours, dentists must also:
Maintain CPR certification for infant, children and adults
Complete 2 hours of continuing education in Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting in order to apply for
re-licensure.
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