Nationally Approved
Dental Hygienists in Kentucky 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.
The Kentucky Board of Dentistry requires CPR certification with practical skills component that adheres to the Healthcare Provider level training standards of AHA/ECC or its equivalent.
201 KAR 8:532. Dentists.
201 KAR 8:562. Dental hygienists.
Section 1. General Licensure Requirements.
(7) Provide proof of having current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) which meets or exceeds the guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association;
201 KAR 8:571. Registration of dental assistants.
Section 2. General Registration Requirements and General Training Requirements.
(e) A copy of proof of having current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that meets or exceeds the guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association, as incorporated by reference in 201 KAR 8:531;
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 CPR
Training 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.
Dental Hygienists in Kentucky 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.
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