Which statement best reflects the board's stance on CPR courses for hygienists?

• A. All CPR courses are accepted.
• B. No CPR courses are accepted.
• C. Not all CPR courses are accepted.
• D. Only online CPR courses are accepted.

Answer: (C)

The board requires CPR training to meet specific standards, not just any course a person happens to take. For hygienists to rely on CPR certification for licensure or renewal, the course must come from an approved program and provide the appropriate level of training with current certification. That means some CPR courses won’t count if they don’t meet those criteria—for example, courses lacking hands-on skills practice or not offered by recognized providers. Because of these requirements, the board’s stance is best summarized by saying that not all CPR courses are accepted. In practice, you’d want to verify that your CPR course is an approved Healthcare Provider/BLS-level program from a recognized organization and that it remains current within the board’s renewal period.