Are dental hygienists required to report continuing education activities to the board?

Dental hygienists are not required to report their continuing education activities to the board on an annual basis. Instead, they are obligated to maintain records of their completed continuing education courses. These records must be readily available and provided to the board upon request. This policy allows dental hygienists to continue their professional development while ensuring that the board can verify compliance with continuing education requirements when necessary.

This approach emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and personal responsibility in professional practice. By keeping certificates and documentation of completed education, dental hygienists can ensure they are prepared to demonstrate their commitment to ongoing professional growth without the need for routine reporting to the board.

Additionally, the other options imply a requirement for more frequent reporting or specific timelines that would be inconsistent with the established regulations governing continuing education for dental hygienists in New Jersey.