Continuing education coursework must contribute directly to the practice of dental assisting. The following courses are required for license renewal:

1. A. three hours of radiographic technique or safety and protection;
2. B. as further defined in 16.5.1.16 NMAC, a course in infection control techniques and sterilization procedures per renewal period; and

3. C. proof of current certification in basic life support (BLS) or cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) accepted by the American heart association the American red cross or the American safety and health institute (ASHI); cannot be a self-study course.

   [8/11/89, 5/21/93, 5/31/95, 9/30/96; 16.5.36.9 NMAC - Rn & A, 16 NMAC 5.36.9, 04/17/06; A, 07/16/07; A, 07/19/10; A, 01/09/12]