Dental Hygienists · Alabama · Continuing education
Alabama Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH12 hours every year, including 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h infection control; renewal on the date shown on your license, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alabama RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 12hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Training by national, state, district or local dental or dental hygiene associations and by accredited dental or dental hygiene schools; other courses may be pre-approved by the Board. 1 hour = 50 minutes of instruction; teaching earns 2 hours per hour taught
- Carryover
- Not allowed: hours must be completed and submitted within the renewal period in which they were earned.
- New licensees
- Applicants must show at least BLS and infectious disease control training.
- Audits & records
- Random audits of documents uploaded to CE Broker; keep CE records for 2 years.
- Renew online
- bdeal.igovsolution.net ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthical considerations in the practice of dental hygiene | 1 | every renewal |
| Infection control | 1 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent live BLS (AHA/Red Cross or equivalent) | — | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 6 of 12 hours live (in person). Current BLS (2-4 h, live, AHA/Red Cross or equivalent) required. Max 4 h insurance/regulations/risk management, 3 h practice management, 4 h pro bono in Alabama under dentist supervision.
Source: dentalboard.org · Ala. Admin. Code r. 270-X-4-.04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Alabama?
12 hours every year.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Alabama?
Training by national, state, district or local dental or dental hygiene associations and by accredited dental or dental hygiene schools; other courses may be pre-approved by the Board. 1 hour = 50 minutes of instruction; teaching earns 2 hours per hour taught.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Alabama?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Alabama?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (1 year cycle).