Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11704a
Rule 1704a.
Acceptable Continuing Education activities | ||
(a) | Completion of an approved continuing education program or activity related to the practice of dentistry. A course or program must substantially meet the standards and criteria for an acceptable category of continuing education under this rule and must be relevant to healthcare and advancement of the licensee's dental education. A continuing education program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is approved or offered for continuing education credit by any of the following: A dental, dental therapy, dental hygiene, dental assistant, or a hospital-based dental specialty educational program approved by CODA. A continuing education sponsoring organization, institution, or individual approved by AGD. The Commission on Continuing Education Provider Recognition ADA CERP. A continuing education program or activity is approved, regardless of the format in which it is offered, if it is offered for continuing education credit by any of the following: American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH). American Dental Hygienists" Association (ADHA). American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). Michigan Dental Association (MDA). Michigan Dental Hygienists Association (MDHA). Michigan Dental Assistants Association (MDAA). Another state board of dentistry. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the applicant's name, number of hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date the program was held or activity completed. | The number of hours earned are the number of hours approved by the sponsor or the approving organization. If the activity was not approved for a set number of hours, then 1 credit hour for each 50 minutes of participation may be earned. No limitation on the number of hours earned. |
(b) | Completion of courses offered for credit in a dental, dental therapy, dental hygiene, dental assistant, or a hospital-based dental specialty educational program approved by CODA. If audited, an applicant shall submit an official transcript that reflects completion of the course and number of semester or quarter credit hours earned. | Ten hours may be earned for each quarter credit earned and 15 hours may be earned for each semester credit earned. No limitation on the number of hours earned. |
(c) | Attendance at a program or activity related to topics approved in R 338.2443(2) and R 338.143(2) for category 1 continuing education by the board of medicine or board of osteopathic medicine. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the applicant's name, number of hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date the program was held or activity completed. | One hour may be earned for each 50 minutes of program attendance. A maximum of 30 hours for a dentist, and 18 hours for a dental therapist, RDH, and RDA may be earned in each renewal period. |
(d) | For dentists, satisfactory participation for a minimum of 7 months in a hospital or institution through a postgraduate dental clinical training program approved by CODA. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the applicant's name, number of hours attended, the name of the hospital or institution, the name of the clinical training program, the date of participation, and the activities completed. | Twenty hours may be earned in each calendar year for 7 months of participation in the calendar year. A maximum of 20 hours per calendar year may be earned. |
(e) | For dentists, successful completion of an American-board specialty examination. If audited, an applicant shall submit proof of a passing score on the examination. | Ten hours may be earned in the year in which the applicant achieves a passing score on a specialty examination. A maximum of 20 hours may be earned in each renewal period. Credit is not given for repeating the same examination in a renewal period. |
(f) | Renewal of a dentist, dental therapist, RDH, or RDA license held in another state that requires continuing education for license renewal that is substantially equivalent in subject matter and total amount of required hours required in these rules if the applicant resides and practices in another state. If audited, an applicant shall submit proof of current licensure in another state and a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the applicant's name, number of hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, type of program or activity, and the date the program was held or activity completed. | For a dentist, 60 hours may be earned. For a dental therapist, 35 hours may be earned. For a RDH or RDA, 36 hours may be earned. A maximum of 60 hours for a dentist, 35 hours for a dental therapist, and 36 hours for a RDH or RDA may be earned in each renewal period. |
(g) | For a RDA, meeting the requirements for recertification in R 338.11705(3). If audited, an applicant shall submit proof of current certification, other than emeritus certification, by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). | Thirty-six hours may be earned. A maximum of 36 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
(h) | Initial publication of an article or text related to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting in either of the following: A textbook. A journal of a national association of dentists, dental therapists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, or dental assistants. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the applicant as the author or a publication acceptance letter. | Twenty-five hours may be earned per publication. A maximum of 25 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
(i) | Initial publication of an article related to the practice of dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting in either of the following: A journal of an accredited dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting school. A state or state-component association of dentists, dental therapists, dental specialists, dental hygienists, or dental assistants. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of the publication that identifies the applicant as the author or a publication acceptance letter. | Twelve hours may be earned per publication. A maximum of 12 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
(j) | Independent reading of articles or viewing or listening to media, other than online programs, related to dental, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or dental assisting education. If audited, an applicant shall submit an affidavit attesting to the number of hours the applicant spent participating in these activities that includes a description of the activity. | One hour for each 50 minutes of participation may be earned per activity. A maximum of 10 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
(k) | Development and presentation of a table clinical demonstration or a continuing education lecture offered in conjunction with the presentation of continuing education programs approved by the board pursuant to subrule (3) of this rule that is not a part of the licensee's regular job description. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of the curriculum and a letter from the program sponsor verifying the length and date of the presentation. | One hour for each 50 minutes devoted to the development and initial presentation. A maximum of 10 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
(l) | Attendance at a dental-related program that is approved by the board pursuant to subrule (3) of this rule and that is relevant to healthcare and advancement of the licensee's dental education. If audited, an applicant shall submit a copy of a letter or certificate of completion showing the applicant's name, number of hours earned, sponsor name or the name of the organization that approved the program or activity for continuing education credit, and the date the program was held or activity completed. | Ten hours may be credited per year. A maximum of 10 hours may be earned in each renewal period. |
(m) | Providing volunteer patient or supportive dental services in this state at a board-approved program pursuant to subrule (4) of this rule that is not a part of the licensee's regular job description or required under a board order or agreement and that complies with the following: The program is a public or nonprofit entity, program, or event, or a school or nursing home. The program provides patient or supportive dental services to the indigent or dentally underserved populations. The licensee does not receive direct or indirect remuneration of any kind including, but not limited to, remuneration for materials purchased or used. The licensee shall sign in and sign out daily upon commencement and termination of the provision of services. A dentist with a specialty license issued from this state shall limit volunteer clinical dental services to the specialty area in which the dentist is licensed. If audited, an applicant shall submit proof from the sponsor of the assignments and the hours of service provided. | One hour for each 120 minutes of providing patient or supportive dental services. A dentist or special-retired volunteer dentist may earn a maximum of 20 hours per renewal period. A dental therapist, RDH, RDA, special-retired volunteer dental therapist, special-retired volunteer RDH, and special-retired volunteer RDA may earn a maximum of 12 hours per renewal period. |
(n) | Providing patient or supportive dental services in this state to indigent or dentally underserved populations that is part of the licensee's regular job description but is not required under a board order or agreement. If audited, an applicant shall submit proof from an employer of the assignments and the hours worked. | One hour for each 120 minutes of providing patient or supportive dental services. A dentist or special-retired volunteer dentist may earn a maximum of 20 hours per renewal period. A dental therapist, RDH, RDA, special-retired volunteer dental therapist, special-retired volunteer RDH, and special-retired volunteer RDA may earn a maximum of 12 hours per renewal period. |
Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11704a