How many CE credits do Dist Of Columbia Dental Hygienists need to renew their license?

Dist Of Columbia Dental Hygienists must complete 20 CE Credits every every 2 years renewal cycle to maintain their license.

Is AchieveCE accredited for Dist Of Columbia Dental Hygienist CE?

Yes. AchieveCE is accredited by Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and our courses are accepted toward Dist Of Columbia Dental Hygienist license renewal.

Does AchieveCE automatically report CE credits for Dist Of Columbia Dental Hygienists?

Yes. After course completion, your CE credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and AGD, typically within 24 hours.

How are AchieveCE courses delivered?

All courses are 100% online with mobile and desktop access. You can pause and resume anytime, and there are no time limits or restrictions on test attempts. Certificates are delivered instantly upon completion.

How much does AchieveCE cost for Dist Of Columbia Dental Hygienist CE?

The Dist Of Columbia Dental Hygienist CE Package is priced at $97. Individual courses and a full Dental Hygienist membership are also available.

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State requirements for Dist. of Columbia Dental Hygienists

Next Renewal Date

Licences issued before 16 Jun 2024 expire 12 a.m. on 31 Dec of every odd-numbered year. Licences issued on/after 16 Jun 2024 expire on the last day of the license-holder’s birth-month, every two years.

Total Hours Required

20 Hours

General Hours

13 General Hours

Required Courses

2 hours Infection Control
1 hour Ethics
2 hours Cultural-Competency or LGBTQ+ clinical training
2 hours Public-Health Priority topics (10 % of 20 h) designated by DC Health
Current CPR certification for healthcare providers (counts as 2 h)

Additional information

District of Columbia Dental Hygienist Standard Renewal Requirements: DC dental hygienists must complete 20 hours of Board-approved continuing education every two years and renew their licenses by 31 December of each odd year. Required coursework includes 2 hours each of CPR, Infection Control , and Cultural-Competency or LGBTQ+ clinical training , 1 hour of Ethics , and 2 hours covering DC-designated public-health-priority subjects. The Board permits 100 % of CE to be earned online, and the remaining 11 elective hours may cover any clinical or professional topics relevant to dental hygiene. DC Health

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DC Health of the public-health priority topics:
- Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- One Health / Environmental Health
- Healthcare-Professional Retention & Capacity Building
- Community & Patient Safety

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Renewal Cycle / Next Deadline: Licences issued before 16 Jun 2024 expire 12 a.m. on 31 Dec of every odd-numbered year. Licences issued on/after 16 Jun 2024 (and, for all hygienists, renewals filed from Sep 2024 forward) expire on the last day of the license-holder’s birth-month, every two years. DC Health DC Health

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First-time renewal: CE is waived for hygienists renewing for the first time after initial licensure by examination or endorsement. DC Health

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Sedation / Local anesthesia: Hygienists who hold a District authority to administer local anesthesia and/or nitrous oxide must renew that authority simultaneously with the hygiene licence; no extra CE hours are specified beyond maintaining current CPR. DC Health

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Ethics and Its Applications in the Dental Field

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Infection Control Updates in Dentistry

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Paths Forward for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare - 2 CE

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