Transcript Up Coming Requirements

Information & Questions
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Practice Hour Requirements
◦ What are the required practice hours?
◦ When does this requirement become effective?
◦ What constitutes Dental Hygiene Practice
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CPR
Continuing Competency Program
Assessment & Re-entry Program
National Dental Hygiene Certification
Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance
Renewal of Registration
Roster Updates
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What are the required practice hours?
◦ In accordance with The Dental Hygienists Act and regulations, a
member of the Register of Dental Hygienists (Practising) must
submit evidence that he or she has practised a minimum number
of hours in the three-year period immediately preceding the year
for which registration/renewal is sought.
◦ Minimum practice hours are as follows:
 If you graduated within 12 months of registration/renewal,
- there are no minimum practice hours.
 If you graduated within 24 months of registration/renewal,
- 400 practice hours are required.
 If you graduated more than 24 months of registration/renewal,
- 600 practice hours are required.
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When does this requirement become effective?
◦ This requirement will take effect for the
registration year commencing January 15, 2010.
◦ Hours worked in 2007, 2008 and 2009 will be
totaled
January
2010
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Practice Hour Examples:
◦ Graduated between January 15, 2009 and January 14, 2010
- no minimum practice hours are required
◦ Graduated between January 15, 2008 and January 14, 2009
- 400 practice hours are required
◦ Graduated before January 15, 2008
- 600 practice hours are required
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What constitutes Dental Hygiene Practice
◦ One who represents that he/she is a dental
hygienist and engages in the activities that involve
the knowledge, skills and/or practice of dental
hygiene. This person could be:
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Dental hygiene clinician;
Educator;
Administrator;
Manager;
Health promoter;
Consultant;
Researcher; or
Sales representative
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Future Requirements:
◦ After the requirements have been met in 2010:
 Practice hours continue to be required for the three-year
period immediately preceding the year for which
registration/renewal is sought.
 Example: In 2011, 600 hours would be required for years
2008, 2009, 2010.
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Certification/re-certification will be required
annually.
Evidence of having successfully completed a Basic Rescuer
(Level C) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course delivered in
accordance with the guidelines established by the Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Canada and completed within 12
months prior to registration/renewal is required.
A copy of your CPR is considered acceptable evidence.
Example: For renewal in January 2009, the card must display
a date from January 1, 2008 to January 14, 2009.
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MDHA and Find First Aid:
◦ $30 for MDHA members
◦ $40 for non-MDHA members
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Dates:
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Oct. 4th 9:00am-12:00
Oct. 14th 6:00-9:00pm
Nov. 13th 6:00-9:00 pm
Dec. 9th 6:00-9:00pm
Call Brad Loewen: (204) 782-0390, www.findfirstaid.com
Will add classes if these ones fill up
If a group of eight or more want to get together they
will come to you
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Continuing Competency Program
◦ Continuing Competency Committee will be appointed by Council
◦ Committee will begin research & development of program
◦ There are no continuing education requirements at this time
◦ Detailed information will be forwarded to all RDHs once program is
developed
◦ You will have more than sufficient notice of any newly implemented
requirements
◦ Any new requirements will begin on a set date in the future, not prior to
January 2009, and will not have retroactive expectations (i.e. will be in
effect from that date forward).
◦ MDHA continuing to offer course and lecture series
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When would one be required?
 Out of practice for three or more years
 If minimum practice hours are not met
 Entry option for non-accredited or international
graduates
 If deemed necessary by the Board of Assessors for
new applicants
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Under development with the U of M, School of
Dental Hygiene
Options out of province
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Evidence of either successfully completing the
NDHCE or being grand-parented by the NDHCB will
be required by all new applicants after January 15,
2009.
Not required for renewal by currently registered
members of the CDHM – Practising or NonPractising.
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Evidence of professional liability (malpractice)
insurance coverage in and amount of at least
$3,000,000 (yearly aggregate) is a
requirement for issuance of CDHM
registration/renewal.
 If insurance is through CDHA – print a certificate of
insurance from www.CDHA.ca – Members Only.
 If insurance is through another carrier (CDSPI), a copy
of your policy/certificate of insurance is required with
your renewal application.
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Renewal Documents will be mailed out at the end of October
Completed renewal form and payment must be received by
the CDHM on or before January 1, 2009 in order for the
office to review and process your renewal by January 14,
2009
On the renewal forms:
◦ Please complete all the sections that are applicable to the status
requested (Practising or Non-practising)
◦ Please ensure the declaration on the last page is dated and signed.
◦ A late penalty fee - 20% of the annual registration fee will be
imposed on renewal forms received after Jan.1, 2009.
◦ Cheques may be postdated to January 15, 2009. There will be a
$30.00 charge for returned cheques.
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If you have completed education in Local
Anaesthetic, Restorative, or Orthodontic skills over
the last 12 months, or have achieved 3000 career
hours and wish to be included on the appropriate
roster, please contact the CDHM
A declaration will need to be completed
A new certificate and wallet card will be issued and
register will be updated
Please visit our website: www.CDHM.info
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Call to Order
Announcements
Introduction of Transitional
Council Members
Election of Council
Announcement of New
Council Members
Call for Committee
Submissions
Presentation: The Extended
Practice Dental Hygienist
Break
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Presentation: Renewal and
Registration Requirements
Reports:
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Chair’s Report
Registrar’s Report
Review of the Financial Statements
Question Period
Other Business
Greetings from the MDHA
Adjournment
If you are speaking or making a motion, please state
your name to help with minute-taking. Thank you!
ME Wener, CDHM AGM, Sept 08