Code of Massachusetts Regulations
234 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN DENTISTRY
Title 234 CMR 8.00 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section 8.04 - Criteria for Acceptance: Responsibilities of Licensees and Sponsors of Continuing Education Programs
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) To be accepted for credit, continuing education activities shall have significant intellectual or practical content related to the practice of dentistry or dental auxiliary functions, or with the professional responsibilities or ethical obligations of the profession. Non-clinical subjects necessary to provide dental or dental auxiliary services and supportive of clinical services (e.g. patient and practice management, legal and ethical responsibilities, third party billing, stress management) may be credited in the Board's discretion. Courses not acceptable include, but are not limited to, personal financial planning or retirement planning.
(2) Standards. To qualify under 234 CMR 8.00 a continuing education program shall require attendance or participation, be at least one class hour (50 minutes) in length, be conducted by an instructor qualified by education or experience and retain a written course description.
(3) Certificate of Attendance and Course Description. The licensee may only receive continuing education credit for those courses in which the sponsor or its agent (e.g. a nationally recognized professional registry) certifies and maintains attendance records for at least five years.