FAQs

We have clarified the definitions of each core subject area and provided specific examples. This is available on our website under Professional Development then Core Subjects.

The course must include:

• AED (automatic external defibulator) training
• Barrier bag/mask device for ventilating
• Adult, child and infant
• Foreign body airway obstruction training
• 2 person rescurer

Reading professional materials that deal with some aspect of dentistry or dental services. You are required to keep a written log that includes the name of the article/book, date read, amount of time spent reading the material, subject matter contained in the article/ book. You may want to keep a copy of the article in your portfolio.

It is your responsibility to obtain and retain complete and accurate documentation for your portfolio. Every form of documentation must include:

• Name and location of organization/presenter
• Contact information and credentials or training that qualifies presenter to teach course
• Course title, date, hours and subject matter (the description should clearly describe the contents of the course)

It is your responsibility to obtain and retain acceptable documentation from the organization or sponsor. If you did not receive acceptable documentation at the time of your course/lecture, you will need to contact the organization for acceptable documentation. If you do not have acceptable documentation, you will not be able to receive credit for that course/lecture.

You are required to retain documentation for your current 2-year professional development cycle and your previous biennial professional development cycle in case of an audit.

The self-assessment is a compilation of questions, with the answers and references provided. The focus of the questions will be in the Core Competency subject areas. 

You will be notified by letter that you have been chosen for an audit. You will have 60 days to send us your complete portfolio. This is not an on-site inspection.

• The American Heart Association offers the BLS course and certifies for 2 years.
• The American Red Cross offers the Professional Rescuer/BLS course and certifies for 1 year.

The Board grants credit on an hour per hour basis. Therefore, you will receive one credit per hour of course.

There is not an hour requirement for the core subject courses at this time.

No. Once you complete the Board developed self-assessment you will put your completed form into your portfolio.