CP-4 Registration and Practice Permit Renewal Policy - CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Insurance, and Vulnerable Sector Check Requirements

Sep 29, 2026

CP-4 outlines policy requirements for the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH) regarding registration and practice permit renewal under the Health Professions Act, related regulations, and ACDH Bylaws. It sets expectations for complete applications and contact timelines, and specifies continuing competence prerequisites including maintaining current CPR certification, using courses that include in-person skills and align with ILCOR guidance, and providing official CPR documentation. It further details minimum professional liability insurance coverage, extended reporting periods, and requirements for vulnerable sector checks and practice hour reporting.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Background

Application scope and general requirements

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certification currency and accepted proof

Course content and competencies

Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)

Minimum coverage and extended reporting period

Individual policy requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Registration and renewal timelines

Practice Hours

Reporting expectations

CP-4 Registration and Practice Permit Renewal Background Policy Type College Policy Initial Approval Date 2023 November 24 Date of Next Council Review 2025 September 20 Date of Last Council Approval 2025 February 21 The Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (“ACDH” or “the College”) considers applications for registration and practice permit renewal in accordance with the Health Professions Act (HPA), the Dental Hygienists Profession Regulation and the ACDH Bylaws (“the Bylaws”) . The Council, under the authority of the HPA and the Bylaws, approves Registration and Practice Permit Renewal Policies. To effectively support and guide the College in the implementation of registration and renewal practices, this policy will be updated as necessary. The following requirements apply to applicants or registrants on both the General or Courtesy registers, unless otherwise specified. 1. General 1.1. The requirements below are considered components of a complete application. 1.2. In the situation where evidence of compliance with the policy requirements cannot be reasonably provided, the applicant or registrant must provide a written explanation of the extenuating circumstances to the Registrar. 1.3. Conditions may be placed on a registrant’s practice permit at the discretion of the Registrar. 1.4. If an application for initial registration or reinstatement remains incomplete and the applicant has not updated the College by phone, email, or in the online application, the College will close the application 6 months from the most recent update. During the time that the application is incomplete, the College will make reasonable attempts to contact the applicant. 2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 2.1. All applicants and registrants must complete and maintain CPR certification intended for health care providers (e.g., Basic Life Support BLS or Health Care Provider HCP level) . 2.2. The CPR course must include both theory and hands-on in-person skills instruction, including practice and evaluation of skills. Online-only courses are not in compliance with this policy. 2.3. The CPR course must be delivered in accordance with the recommendations of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). Exceptions to the ILCOR requirement must be approved by the College. 2.4. The CPR course must include, at a minimum, the following competencies: a) One-and two-person rescuer chest compressions for adults, children, and infants; b) One-and two-person rescuer adult, child, and infant bag-valve mask technique; c) Rescue breathing for adults, children and infants; d) Relief of choking in adults, children, and infants; and e) Use of an automated external defibrillator. 2.5. Registrants are expected to always hold current certification. a) CPR certification is considered current if the course was completed within the previous 12 months. b) A lapse in CPR certification of no more than 30 days will be permitted. A lapsein CPR certification of more than 30 days is considered non-compliance with the Continuing Competence Program. c) CPR certification must be current on the date that an application for practice permit renewal is submitted. 2.6. Only official certificates and temporary or interim cards/certificates are accepted. This certificate should include: a) Registrant’s name b) Name and contact information of issuing organization c) Name of course completed d) Issue or completion date of certification e) Expiration date of certification f) Signature of authorized CPR instructor, where applicable. 2.7. Temporary or interim cards/certificates must be replaced with the official certificate within the time-period indicated by the issuing organization. 2.8. For any CPR course taken outside of Canada, a completed Instructor Declaration Form must be submitted to the College in addition to the official CPR certificate. References: • Section 9 of the Dental Hygienists Professio

FAQs

What happens if an application for initial registration or reinstatement is incomplete?

The College will close the application six months from the most recent update if the applicant does not update by phone, email, or in the online application. During that period, the College will make reasonable attempts to contact the applicant.

What CPR training requirements must applicants and registrants meet?

Applicants and registrants must complete and maintain CPR certification for health care providers. The course must include both theory and hands-on in-person skills, must not be online-only, and must align with ILCOR recommendations unless exceptions are approved by the College.

What professional liability insurance coverage and reporting period are required?

Applicants and registrants must maintain professional liability insurance with at least $1,000,000 coverage per occurrence/claim and at least $5,000,000 annual aggregate. The policy must include an extended reporting period for a minimum of two years, and insurance certificates must show coverage for the entirety of the permit year being applied for.

Sep 29, 2026

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