What CE categories are required for dental hygienists in California?

Alternative practice (RDHAP): 10 additional hours beyond the base 25 (35 total) (conditional): 10 hours; California Dental Practice Act: 2 hours; Current BLS/CPR (up to 4 hours may count toward CE): 4 hours; Infection control: 2 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

California Dental Hygiene CE category requirements

How the 25 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for dental hygienists in California, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Alternative practice (RDHAP): 10 additional hours beyond the base 25 (35 total) (conditional)

10h

California Dental Practice Act

Current BLS/CPR (up to 4 hours may count toward CE)

Infection control

Base RDH/RDHEF requirement is 25 hours biennially, including 2 hours infection control and 2 hours California Dental Practice Act; current BLS/CPR is required and up to 4 hours may count. RDHAPs must complete 35 hours. Completion is by attestation and subject to audit.

Official source: Dental Hygiene Board of California, RDH credential information

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

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

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