Dental Hygienists in Indiana need a Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification at the Healthcare Provider level. Required skills include; Adult, child and infant CPR, AED, and use of a bag-valve-mask. Some Dental Hygienists may also need a First Aid course as well, but this is determined by the employer.
Dental Hygienists in Indiana are required to do the Basic Life Support level of CPR certification for Healthcare Providers that usually includes a practical skills evaluation through a classroom or blended training process. 100% online CPR will only be an option upon the discretion of the employer or institution and is not always accepted by the state licensing department or for continuing education credits.
Some employers may require a specific type of training or may leave it up to the state’s requirement. If you are not certain of your employer's requirement, make sure to check with them about both the training type and the required course content.
The Indiana State Board of Dentistry requires CPR certification with practical skills component that is accepted by the Board and adheres to the Healthcare Provider level training standards of AHA/ECC or its equivalent.
ARTICLE 1. LICENSURE OF DENTISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS828 IAC 1-1-1 Qualifications of applicants; Sec. 1. All applicants for licensure to practice dentistry must:(2) submit certification of having completed, within the prior year, an American Red Cross or American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation course or another course approved by the board.
828 IAC 1-2-1 Sec. 1. All applicants for licensure to practice dental hygiene must:(2) submit certification of having completed within the prior year an American Red Cross or American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation course or another course approved by the board.
AGD requires to maintain CPR for Healthcare Providers that includes practical skills evaluation component that is approved through the AGD Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) program. AGD PACE accredited organizations listed here.
142 Medical emergency training and CPRTraining to ensure appropriate action in the event of an unexpected injury or illness occurring during dental treatment or within the dental office. Training topics may include medical emergency prevention; development of an action plan, recognition of patient distress and emergency drugs and equipment.
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In addition to your online first aid and CPR certification, practice hands-on with a CPR manikin in a blended program.
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