Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for license renewal? Licenses Expire CE Credit Hours
Mandatory Subjects
2 hours of child abuse reporter training 2 hours of opioid continuing education (for providers who prescribe controlled substances) 8 hours of treatment and management of patients with opioid or substance use disorders (for DEA-registered practitioners)
Dentists - 30 hours (15 hours may be completed online)
Licenses expire March 31 of every odd-numbered year
How much will it cost? If you are only completing individual courses in this book, enter the code that corresponds to the course below online. Course Title Hours Price Course Code Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: The Pennsylvania Requirement (Mandatory) 3 $27.00 DPA03CA Substance Use Disorders and Pain Management: MATE Act Training (Mandatory) 8 $64.00 DPA08SA Caries-Prone Patients: Prevention, Assessment, and Interventions, 3rd Edition 4 $36.00 DPA04CP 15 $120.00 DPA1525
How do I complete this course and receive my certificate of completion? See the following page for step-by-step instructions to complete and receive your certificate. Are you a Pennsylvania board-approved provider?
Yes, NetCE courses are accepted by the State Board of Dentistry. NetCE is an approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Continuing Education Provider (Pennsylvania Department of State – Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training Provider # CACE000020). Are my credit hours reported to the Pennsylvania board? Yes, we will only report your 3-hour Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: The Pennsylvania Requirement to the Pennsylvania Department of State within one business day. What information do I need to provide for course completion and certificate issuance? The Pennsylvania Department of State requires us to obtain your date of birth and last 4 numbers of Social Security number in order to report your hours. Please also provide your license number on the test sheet to receive course credit. Is my information secure? Yes! We use SSL encryption, and we never share your information with third parties. We are also rated A+ by the National Better Business Bureau. What if I still have questions? What are your business hours? No problem, we have several options for you to choose from! Online at EliteLearning.com/Dental you will see our robust FAQ section that answers many of your questions, simply click FAQs at the top of the page, e-mail us at office@elitelearning. com, or call us toll free at 1-866-344-0972, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, EST. Important information for licensees: Always check your state’s board website to determine the number of hours required for renewal, mandatory topics (as these are subject to change), and the amount that may be completed through home-study. Also, make sure that you notify the board of any changes of address. It is important that your most current address is on file. Licensing board contact information: Pennsylvania Department of State | Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs| State Board of Dentistry 2525 N. 7th Street | Harrisburg, PA 17110 | Phone: (717) 783-7162 Website: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/dentistry.html
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Book code: DPA1525
DENTAL CONTINUING EDUCATION
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