CHAPTER 2. CONTINUING EDUCATION
IC 25-13-2
Chapter 2. Continuing Education
IC 25-13-2-1
Application of chapter
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 by the board as being unable to
practice dental hygiene due to a disability.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
IC 25-13-2-2
"Approved organization" defined
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 Association.
(10) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals.
(11) Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations.
(12) Study clubs approved by the board.
(13) Federal, state, and local government agencies.
(14) International organizations approved by the American
Dental Association.
(15) A college or other teaching institution accredited by the
United States Department of Education or the Council on
Post-Secondary Education.
(16) A national, state, district, or local organization that
operates as an affiliated entity under the approval of an
organization listed in subdivisions (1) through (14).
(17) An internship or a residency program conducted in a
hospital that has been approved by an organization listed in
subdivisions (1) through (15).
(18) Any other organization or individual approved by the
board.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
IC 25-13-2-3
"Continuing education course" defined
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.
IC 25-13-2-4
"License period" defined
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.
IC 25-13-2-5
"Study club" defined
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.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
IC 25-13-2-6
Course credit hour requirements
Sec. 6. (a) A dental hygienist must complete at least fourteen (14)
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 may not earn more
than five (5) credit hours toward the requirements under this section
for continuing education courses that relate specifically to the area
of practice management.
(d) Not more than two (2) credit hours for certification programs
in basic life support required under IC 25-13-1-8(c)(3) may be
applied toward the credit hour requirement during each license
period.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.179-1996,
SEC.2; P.L.105-2008, SEC.28.
IC 25-13-2-7
Award of credit hours
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 and two (2) credit hours for
each participation hour of the course.
(3) A speech, lecture, or other presentation by a dental hygienist
is awarded two (2) credit hours if the following conditions are
met:
(A) The presentation concerns a subject that would be
suitable for a continuing education course.
(B) The subject of the presentation is eligible for credit only
one (1) time, regardless of the number of times the subject
is presented.
(C) The dental hygienist maintains a record of the time,
place, and date of the presentation.
(D) The presentation is sponsored by an approved
organization.
(E) Not more than four (4) credit hours are awarded to the
dental hygienist under this subdivision during any license
period.
(4) Attendance at a state, regional, or national meeting
sponsored by an approved organization is awarded one (1)
credit hour.
(5) Attendance at a meeting of a study club that uses films,
audio cassettes, live presentations, or written materials
sponsored by the American Dental Hygienist Association is
awarded one (1) credit hour. However, a dental hygienist may
not receive credit under this subdivision for more than four (4)
credit hours during a license period.
(6) Attendance at a meeting of a study club featuring a guest
speaker whose presentation concerns a subject suitable for a
continuing education course is awarded one (1) credit hour for
each hour attended.
(7) A home study course that is presented by an approved
organization and meets the requirements under this subdivision
is awarded the same number of credit hours given to courses
provided by a college. If the approved organization does not
assess credit hours to a course under this subdivision, the course
is awarded one (1) credit hour for each hour of study material.
Subject matter of the course may be presented by written, audio,
or video materials.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.119-1992,
SEC.1.
IC 25-13-2-8
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.)
IC 25-13-2-9
Compliance
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.
IC 25-13-2-10
Board supervision of course offerings; rules
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
following:
(1) Provide written notification to the organization of the
noncompliance specifying the items of noncompliance and the
conditions of reinstatement.
(2) Deny credit hours awarded by the organization from the
time that the organization receives a notice until the date of
reinstatement.
(3) Make reasonable efforts to notify dental hygienists of the
organization's noncompliance status.
(d) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this
chapter.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.
IC 25-13-2-11
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.)
IC 25-13-2-12
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.)
IC 25-13-2-13
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.157-2006, SEC.76.)
IC 25-13-2-14
Locations of course offerings
Sec. 14. Continuing education courses must be made available in
all geographical regions of Indiana.
As added by P.L.185-1991, SEC.5.