Certification for Dentists in Virginia
A dentist to include oral surgeons, endodontist, periodontist, prosthodontist, orthodontist, shall maintain current training certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with hands-on airway training for health care providers for Basic Life Support (BLS) unless he is required by 18VAC60-21-290 or 18VAC60-21-300 to hold current certification in advanced life support with hands-on simulated airway and mega code training for health care providers with renewal every 2 years.
A dental hygienist shall be required to maintain evidence of successful completion of a current hands-on course in Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers with renewal every 2 years.
Medic Response Health & Safety Can Help Train Your Dentist Office
Medic Response Health & Safety, located in Gainesville, VA, provides Basic Life Support (BLS), Heartsaver, BLS Renewal and Advanced Life Support programs from the American Heart Association. We are an Aligned Training Site for the American Heart Association.