What CE categories are required for dental hygienists in Alabama?

Current BLS certification: 4 hours; Ethics: 1 hours; Infection control: 1 hours; Live/in-person hours: 6 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Alabama Dental Hygiene CE category requirements

How the 12 CE hours every 1 year breaks down by category for dental hygienists in Alabama, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Current BLS certification

Ethics

Infection control

Live/in-person hours

12 hours annually: 6 must be live, current BLS certification counts 4 hours, plus 1 hour infection control and 1 hour ethics. Compliance is documented through CE Broker.

Official source: Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, Mandatory Continuing Education (Rule 270-X-4-.04)

Full requirements: Alabama Dental Hygiene CE requirements
When it's due: Alabama Dental Hygiene license renewal deadline
What it costs: Alabama Dental Hygiene license renewal fees
Audits & penalties: Alabama Dental Hygiene CE audits & penalties

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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Alabama Dental Hygiene CE category requirements

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