153.15A Dental hygienists — license requirements, renewal.
1. In addition to requirements adopted by rule by the board, in order to obtain a license as a dental hygienist, an applicant shall present evidence to the board of both of the following:
a. That the applicant possesses a degree or certificate of graduation from a college, university, or institution of higher education, accredited by a national agency recognized by the council on higher education accreditation or the United States department of education, in a program of dental hygiene with a minimum of two academic years of curriculum.
b. That the applicant possesses a valid certificate in a nationally recognized course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
2. In order to renew a license as a dental hygienist, a licensee shall furnish evidence of valid annual certification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation which shall be credited toward the licensee’s continuing education requirement.
92 Acts, ch 1121, §1; 2016 Acts, ch 1011, §37
Structure Iowa Code
Section 153.12 - Board defined.
Section 153.13 - “Practice of dentistry” defined.
Section 153.14 - Persons not included.
Section 153.15 - Dental hygienists — scope of term.
Section 153.15A - Dental hygienists — license requirements, renewal.
Section 153.16 - Dental office where dentist is employed.
Section 153.17 - Unlawful practice.
Section 153.18 - Employment of unlicensed dentist.
Section 153.19 - Temporary permit — fees.
Section 153.20 - Drugs, medicine, and surgery.
Section 153.21 - License by credentials.
Section 153.22 - Resident license.
Section 153.23 - Retired volunteer license.
Section 153.24 - Orthodontia-related services.
Section 153.31 - Falsification in application for renewal.
Section 153.32 - Unprofessional conduct.
Section 153.33 - Powers of board.
Section 153.33A - Dental hygiene committee.
Section 153.33B - Executive director — duties.
Section 153.35 - Construction rule.
Section 153.36 - Exceptions to other statutes.
Section 153.37 - Dental college and dental hygiene program faculty permits.
Section 153.38 - Dental assistants — scope of practice.
Section 153.39 - Dental assistants — registration requirements, renewal, revocation, or suspension.