Dental Hygienists · West Virginia · Continuing education
West Virginia Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH20 hours every 2 years, including 2 h infection control; renewal by February 1 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
West Virginia RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Feb 1, even yrs
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- By February 1 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved providers incl. accredited dental/hygiene schools, AADB, ADA and its societies, NDA, ADHA, AMA, AHA, Red Cross, ADA specialty societies, AGD, VA, US uniformed services, HHS, WV state health agencies and dental associations, study clubs; others by petition
- New licensees
- Exempt until the end of the first CE reporting period after initial licensure.
- Audits & records
- CE documentation due to the Board by February 1, 2026 and every two years after; random audits; keep records 6 years. Shortfall: penalty fee and 3 months to comply.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection control | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent BLS for health care providers (AHA, Red Cross or equivalent; online only with skills test) | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Each period at least 2 h on drug diversion, oral effects of tobacco use or oral effects of substance abuse. Current BLS for health care providers (AHA, Red Cross or equivalent; online only with skills test) required. Supervised self-study max 80%, unsupervised max 10%.
Source: apps.sos.wv.gov · W. Va. Code R. §5-11 (5CSR11), authority W. Va. Code §30-4-6 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in West Virginia?
20 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in West Virginia?
Board-approved providers incl. accredited dental/hygiene schools, AADB, ADA and its societies, NDA, ADHA, AMA, AHA, Red Cross, ADA specialty societies, AGD, VA, US uniformed services, HHS, WV state health agencies and dental associations, study clubs; others by petition.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in West Virginia?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in West Virginia?
Licenses renew by February 1 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).