Dental Hygienists · Indiana · Continuing education
Indiana Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH19 hours every 2 years, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law; renewal by March 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Indiana RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 19hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 1, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses from approved organizations listed in IC 25-13-2-2 / IC 25-1-4-0.2 (incl. American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Board-approved study clubs); other providers need Board approval
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $50
- New licensees
- The Board page lists an exemption for an initial license issued March 2, 2024 to March 1, 2026 (current period).
- Audits & records
- Random audit of 1-10% of licensees after each renewal; keep certificates 3 years after the licensing period.
- Renew online
- mylicense.in.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics, professional responsibility and Indiana statutes and rules (828 IAC 1-5-6) | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationBLS course each period (only 2 h count; may be waived for a documented medical condition) | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Hardship waiver (military, illness); BLS may be waived for a documented medical condition. Inactive status needs no CE.
Good to know. Half of the hours must be live; pre-recorded self-study max half. A basic life support (BLS) course is required each period, but only 2 h of it count. Practice management max 5 h. The statute text IC 25-13-2-6 was not read directly.
Source: www.in.gov · IC 25-13-2-6; 828 IAC 1-5-6; 828 IAC 1-6-1 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Indiana?
19 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Indiana?
Courses from approved organizations listed in IC 25-13-2-2 / IC 25-1-4-0.2 (incl. American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Board-approved study clubs); other providers need Board approval.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Indiana?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Indiana?
Licenses renew by March 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).