What CE categories are required for dental hygienists in Colorado?

Clinical/science courses (at least 16 of the 30 hours): 16 hours; Healthcare-provider BLS (maximum 2 hours may count toward CE): 2 hours; Live/interactive courses (at least 15 of the 30 hours): 15 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Colorado Dental Hygiene CE category requirements

How the 30 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for dental hygienists in Colorado, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Clinical/science courses (at least 16 of the 30 hours)

16h

Healthcare-provider BLS (maximum 2 hours may count toward CE)

Live/interactive courses (at least 15 of the 30 hours)

15h

30 hours biennially: at least 16 hours must be clinical/science and at least 15 must be live or interactive (categories may overlap). Current healthcare-provider BLS is required and a maximum of 2 hours may count toward the CE total. Records must be kept for four years.

Official source: Colorado Dental Board, continuing education page

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

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

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