CE & CPR Resources

In order to address a number of questions as a result of the proclamation, information about online continuing education and CPR resources will be made available here.  This page will be updated as additional resources are made available.  The following lists are by no means comprehensive.  Additional resources may exist that are not listed here.  This is intended to serve as a starting point for licensees and registrants who need assistance locating courses.

Courses that the Iowa Dental Board understands to be available at no cost are marked with an asterisk (*).

• CPR Certification
• Dental Radiography
• Infection Control
• Jurisprudence
• Upcoming Webinars

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Upcoming Webinars

Viva Learning

https://vivalearning.com/ (Some of the webinars may be available for free.)

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Jurisprudence

2023 Iowa Jurisprudence Webinar (with audio)
Certificate of Completion
2023 Iowa Jurisprudence PowerPoint Slides (no audio)

After watching the webinar, print out the certificate of completion.  Enter your name and the date that you watched the recording.  Keep the certificate of completion with your continuing education records.

You may also complete a course via one of the providers listed below.

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Infection Control

The CDC last updated the guidelines for infection control in dental offices in the December 19, 2003 issue of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), Vol. 52, No. RR-17.

Please note: Not all OSHA courses will meet this requirement.  Although there may be some overlap between OSHA training and infection control standards, not all OSHA courses address matters related to infection control.  If your OSHA training includes a minimum of 1 hour focused on CDC guidelines for infection control in dental offices, that training will meet this requirement.  Should you use an OSHA course to meet this requirement, you may be asked to submit evidence of the focus on infection control if you should be selected for continuing education audit.

The following providers offer continuing education courses in the area of infection control.  Please note: You are not restricted to this list of infection control continuing education providers.  

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CPR Certification

Historical Information: CPR certification training completed January 1, 2022 or later must include a hands-on, clinical component to qualify for the purposes of application and renewal. Online-only CPR certification, which does not include a hands-on component, and was completed January 1, 2022 or later will not be accepted.

Note: If completing one of the following courses for the didactic portion of the CPR certification, you may want to verify with the hands-on instructor whether they will accept the online training from the resources below.  While the Board will accept the following courses to meet the didactic/online training component, the Board cannot make CPR instructors accept the training when determining whether the CPR certification is complete including hands-on training.

American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/en/cpr

Do CPR: https://www.docpr.com/

Indian Hills Community College: Contact: lori.reeves@indianhills.edu

Pacific Medical Training: https://pacificmedicaltraining.com/

ProCPR: https://www.procpr.org/  (Includes options to complete hands-on component remotely with the use of manikins.)

ProTrainings: ​https://www.protrainings.com/courses/1-cpr-first-aid/topic 

Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr

Becky McCarl: beckymccarl9@gmail.com; 515-707-4848

Updated: 3/23/2023

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Dental Radiography

https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us/professional-education/ce-courses/ce513*

https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us/professional-education/ce-courses/ce584*

https://vivalearning.com/member/classroom.asp?x_source=DENTREK&x_classID=2152

https://www.adaausa.org/Education/Continuing-Education/View-Course/CourseId/65 

https://www.colgateoralhealthnetwork.com/?s=dental+radiography 

Iowa Dental Association: Dr. Trishul Allareddy Presents "Current Radiation Protection Guidelines in Dentistry" (2 CEUs) Click Here to Register

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Opioids

Beginning in 2019, dentists who prescribe opioids during the previous biennium renewal period are required to complete a minimum of one hour of continuing education in the subject of opioids.  The training shall include the following:

• Guidelines for prescribing opioids, including recommendations on limitations of dosages and the length of prescriptions;
• Risk factors for abuse; and
• Non-opioid and non-pharmacologic therapy options.

The continuing education course in opioids may be counted towards the renewal requirement of 30 hours of continuing education.  In the event the course does not cover the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline for prescribing opioids for chronic pain, the licensee shall read the guideline prior to license renewal.

Institute for Natural Resources
"Opioids & Marijuana: Managing the Nationwide Emergency": 6 hours CE
Approved by the Iowa Dental Board: 9/28/2018

Impact Dental Training
"Opioid Prescribing Guidelines in Dentistry": 1 hour CE
"Overview of Opioids in Dentistry": 2 hours CE
Approved: 1/29/2019

Iowa Dental Association
May 2019 Meeting
"The Prescription Opioid Crisis: Impact on Dental Pain Management"
Presented by: Karen Baker, B.S., M.S.
Approved: 4/5/2019

College of Diplomates of the ABPD
"Acute Pain Management During an Opioid Abuse Epidemic"
Presented by: Paul A. Moore, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
Approved by the Iowa Dental Board: 4/5/2019

University of Iowa College of Dentistry
The Prescription Opioid Crisis: Impact on Dental Pain Management
Presented by: Karen Baker, B.S., M.S.
Approved: 4/5/2019

Univ of Iowa CE 
801 Newton ROAD
Iowa City, IA 52242
Email: dentistry-ce@uiowa.edu
Website: www.dentistry.uiowa.edu/ce
Phone: 319-335-7166;  Fax: 319-335-7155

The Opioid Response Network in Conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health
"Implementing the CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids" (Live webinar, see date/time listed below.)
Presented by: Dr. Raymond Dionne
Date: July 30, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CST

Emily Boge, R.D.H.
Contact: Emily Boge​, R.D.H.
Email: emily@thinkbigdental.com 
Phone: 319-231-1193
Website: www.thinkbigdental.com
Approved: 11/15/2019

CE Impact & Iowa Board of Pharmacy
Contact: Kathy Schott
Email: Kathy@CEImpact.com
Phone: 515-480-2474
Website: https://www.ceimpact.com/ and https://pharmacy.iowa.gov/
Approved: 10/1/2021

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain

Licensees who need to review the guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain may do so here.