Acceptable continuing education for
all Ohio licensees is defined as educational and scientific courses given by
board-approved sponsors consisting of activities designed to review existing
concepts and techniques, to convey information beyond the basic dental
education and to update knowledge on advances in scientific, non-clinical and
clinical practice related subject matter, including ethics, regulatory
compliance, risk management, nutrition, and evidence-based dentistry wherein
the objective is to improve the knowledge, skills and ability of the individual
to provide the highest quality of service to the public and the
profession.
Categories of credit - To fulfill
the minimum requirements set forth in sections 4715.141 and 4715.25 of the
Revised Code, the licensee is free to select areas of study within the stated
categories, not to exceed the maximum number of hours in each
category.
(A)
"Directly
Except as provided in paragraph (B)(3)
of this rule, acceptable continuing education for all Ohio licensees is defined
as educational and scientific courses given by board-approved or board accepted
sponsors. Continuing education experiences to fulfill renewal requirements for
board licensure, registration and/or certification may be obtained in the
following formats, including but not limited to:
(1)
"Directly
interactive presentation format" means a presentation format in which each
participant is able to provide direct feedback and have interaction with the
instructor through a question and answer format in real time.
(B)
(2)
"Supervised self-instruction" means the coursework is provided in a
self-instruction format which must include a testing mechanism supplied by a
board-approved sponsor. The licensee must complete a test with a passing score
of not less than seventy-five per cent and demonstrate a level of comprehension
before credit is awarded. Tests must be graded by the sponsor and results
returned to the licensee. Supervised self-instruction includes, but is not
limited to:
(1)
(a) Graded audio/video courses.
(2)
(b)
Graded correspondence courses.
(3)
(c) Graded
internet
, online, or webinar computer courses.
(C)
(B)
"Non-clinical
Categories of credit - With the
exception of the requirement in paragraph (B)(2) of this rule, to fulfill the
minimum requirements set forth in sections
4715.141 and
4715.25 of the Revised Code, the
licensee must select areas of study within the stated categories. Licensees
shall not receive credit for hours that exceed the maximum number set forth in
the following categories:
(1)
Dental education and scientific courses - activities
designed to review existing concepts and techniques, to convey information
beyond the basic dental education and to update knowledge on advances in
scientific, non-clinical and clinical practice related subject matter,
including ethics, regulatory compliance, risk management, nutrition, and
evidence-based dentistry wherein the objective is to improve the knowledge,
skills and ability of the individual to provide the highest quality of service
to the public and the profession. No maximum number of hours exist for this
category.
(2)
Mandatory opioid prescribing education - continuing
education experiences pertaining to the prescribing of opioids for acute,
subacute and chronic pain. The licensee must obtain a minimum of two hours of
continuing education in this category. No maximum number of hours exist for
this category.
(a)
Course content may include, but is not limited to the
following:
(i)
The prescribing guidelines set forth in board rules
4715-6-02
and
4715-6-03
of the Administrative Code.
(ii)
Patient history
and clinical assessments.
(iii)
Consideration
of treatment options to include:
(a)
Non-pharmacologic therapy;
(b)
Non-opioid
pharmacologic therapy; and
(v)
Risks and
benefits of opioid therapy.
(vii)
Addiction treatment.
(viii)
Prescribing
methodology.
(ix)
Medication-assisted treatment for
addiction.
(b)
Sunset clause - The requirement that a licensee obtain
a minimum of two hours of opioid prescribing education shall cease to exist for
the biennium beginning January 1, 2024.
(3)
Non-clinical dental practice related continuing
education"
education
-
means continuing
Continuing education experiences which may
include, but is not limited to, those courses which aid in the management of a
dental practice or clinic, including those courses pertaining to the management
of third party payer issues, dental billing practices, patient and provider
appeals of payment disputes and patient management of billing matters; courses
to improve recall and scheduling systems, production flow, communication
systems and data management; courses in organization and management of the
dental practice including office computerization and design, ergonomics, and
the improvement of practice administration and office operations; courses in
leadership development and team development; and, courses in human resource
management and employee benefits.
The licensee may
obtain a
A maximum of six
hours of continuing education
hours may be obtained in this category.
(D)
(C)
"Papers,
publications and scientific presentations
" means
scientific
- Scientific papers authored
by the licensee and published in a scientific professional journal, and/ or the
original presentation of papers, essays, scientific exhibits or formal lectures
to recognized groups of fellow professionals.
The
licensee may obtain a
A maximum of
four
hours of continuing education
hours may be obtained in this
category.
(E)
(D)
"Teaching and
research appointments
" means documented
- Documented teaching or research activities at
an accredited institution, at least one-half day per week per academic year,
and holding at least a part-time faculty or research appointment as evidenced
by a signed, dated letter of appointment from the chair or director of the
accredited institution.
The licensee may obtain
a
A maximum of four
hours of continuing education
hours may be obtained in this
category.
(F)
(E)
"Volunteer
service as a clinician
" means continuing education
credit may be awarded at a ratio of one continuing education credit for each
four hours of volunteer clinical services provided through an approved program.
An approved program is one sponsored by a permanent sponsor as defined in
paragraph (A) of rule
4715-8-02
of the Administrative Code, that allows licensees to provide
- documented substantial pro bono dental and
dental hygiene services to indigent and underserved populations, or to persons
who reside in areas of critical need in the state of Ohio. No remuneration
shall be made to the licensee or the program sponsor for services provided
under this rule.
The licensee may obtain up to
one-third of their continuing education requirement
A maximum of four continuing education hours may be
obtained in this category.
(G)
(F)
"Table clinics
"
means the original
- original
presentation of or documented viewing of a table clinic at a professional
meeting.
The licensee may obtain a
A maximum of two
hours
of continuing education
hours may be
obtained in this category.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code
4715-8-01
Effective:
11/25/2019
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
7/2/2019 and
11/25/2024
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 4715.03
Rule
Amplifies: 4715.141,
4715.25
Prior
Effective Dates: 05/11/1989, 04/05/2001, 05/05/2008,
05/05/2014