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 postsecondary 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
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