# Arkansas dental CPR requirements

Answer: For dental CPR/BLS requirements in Arkansas, Dentovio's sourced CE notes say: 50 hours (CEUs) / 2 years (biennial) 40 hours (CEUs) / 2 years (biennial) No general state CE requirement for dental assistants; radiography-permit holders must complete a board-approved radiography course before operating certain machines/renewing the radiography permit and hold Healthcare-Provider CPR. No CPR or law/ethics hour mandate found in the CE rule. Confirm current CPR, BLS, hands-on skills, provider, renewal-cycle, and audit rules with the Arkansas dental board before renewing.

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## Direct answer

For dental CPR/BLS requirements in Arkansas, Dentovio's sourced CE notes say: 50 hours (CEUs) / 2 years (biennial) 40 hours (CEUs) / 2 years (biennial) No general state CE requirement for dental assistants; radiography-permit holders must complete a board-approved radiography course before operating certain machines/renewing the radiography permit and hold Healthcare-Provider CPR. No CPR or law/ethics hour mandate found in the CE rule. Confirm current CPR, BLS, hands-on skills, provider, renewal-cycle, and audit rules with the Arkansas dental board before renewing.

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Source citations:
- `CPR-BLS-ARKANSAS-1` Arkansas dental CPR/BLS source 1. <https://healthy.arkansas.gov/boards-commissions/boards/dental-examiners-arkansas-state-board/>
- `CPR-BLS-ARKANSAS-2` Arkansas dental CPR/BLS source 2. <https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/arkansas/038-00-08-Ark-Code-R-002>
- `CPR-BLS-ARKANSAS-3` Arkansas dental CPR/BLS source 3. <https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/arkansas-state-board-of-dental-examiners/faqs>
- `CPR-BLS-ARKANSAS-4` Arkansas dental CPR/BLS source 4. <https://www.danb.org/state-requirements/detail/arkansas-state-requirements>

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