Is a dental hygienist required to maintain current CPR certification after receiving a license?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Only if practicing in hospital
• D. Only for certain specialties

Answer: (C)

CPR certification requirements for a licensed dental hygienist depend on where you practice. In Louisiana, the licensure rule ties the need to maintain current CPR training to practicing in a hospital or hospital-based setting. That means if you work in a hospital, you must keep CPR certification up to date. In private dental offices or non-hospital environments, the Board does not require CPR certification as a licensure condition, though an employer may require it as part of their safety policies. Other choices imply a universal or setting-independent requirement, which isn’t how the rule is written.