§ 33.402. Continuing education subject areas.
(a) The required credit hours shall be completed in subjects which contribute directly to the maintenance of clinical competence of a dentist, dental hygienist or expanded function dental assistant. Examples of acceptable subjects include:
(1) Diagnosis and treatment of oral pathosis.
(2) Clinical and technological subjects.
(3) Emergency procedures excluding hours required for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
(4) Infection control.
(5) Abuse and neglect.
(6) Medical and scientific subjects.
(7) Laws and regulations pertaining to dentists, dental hygienists and expanded function dental assistants.
(b) Credit hours will not be awarded in nonclinical subjects, including:
(1) Billing.
(2) Office management.
(3) Practice building.
(4) Insurance reimbursement.
(5) Communication skills.
The provisions of this § 33.401 (relating to credit-hour requirements).
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