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North Carolina dental assistant CE requirements
Dental assistants in North Carolina: No general CE requirement for basic dental assistants; DA II must maintain CPR and complete CE as needed to retain expanded functions. Renewal-cycle notes: Annual renewal (license year ends March 31; CE measured per calendar year). Hygienists: 6 clock hrs/year; per rule 21 NCAC 16I .0102 ALL 6 hrs may be self-study if a post-course test and certificate are obtained, and courses must relate to clinical patient care from a Board-approved sponsor; current CPR certification required IN ADDITION to the 6 hrs (CPR... Confirm current role-specific requirements with the North Carolina dental board before renewing.
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Source citations
- CE-NORTH-CAROLINA-1 North Carolina dental CE requirement source 1 (ncdentalboard.org)
- CE-NORTH-CAROLINA-2 North Carolina dental CE requirement source 2 (ncdentalboard.org)
- CE-NORTH-CAROLINA-3 North Carolina dental CE requirement source 3 (ncrules.elaws.us)