# Pennsylvania dental CPR requirements

Answer: For dental CPR/BLS requirements in Pennsylvania, Dentovio's sourced CE notes say: MANDATORY for dentists, hygienists, and EFDAs: 2 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting in the 2-year period preceding renewal (Act 31), and current CPR certification as a condition of renewal. Confirm current CPR, BLS, hands-on skills, provider, renewal-cycle, and audit rules with the Pennsylvania dental board before renewing.

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## Direct answer

For dental CPR/BLS requirements in Pennsylvania, Dentovio's sourced CE notes say: MANDATORY for dentists, hygienists, and EFDAs: 2 hours of approved child abuse recognition and reporting in the 2-year period preceding renewal (Act 31), and current CPR certification as a condition of renewal. Confirm current CPR, BLS, hands-on skills, provider, renewal-cycle, and audit rules with the Pennsylvania dental board before renewing.

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Source citations:
- `CPR-BLS-PENNSYLVANIA-1` Pennsylvania dental CPR/BLS source 1. <https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/049/chapter33/subchapFtoc.html&d=reduce>
- `CPR-BLS-PENNSYLVANIA-2` Pennsylvania dental CPR/BLS source 2. <https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=%2Fsecure%2Fpacode%2Fdata%2F049%2Fchapter33%2Fs33.402.html&d=reduce>
- `CPR-BLS-PENNSYLVANIA-3` Pennsylvania dental CPR/BLS source 3. <https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/pennsylvania/49-Pa-Code-SS-33-402>
- `CPR-BLS-PENNSYLVANIA-4` Pennsylvania dental CPR/BLS source 4. <https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/dental/Dental-Renewal-Guide.pdf>

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