Continuing Competence Program Redevelopment
The College is engaging with registrants throughout 2025 regarding the redevelopment of the Continuing Competence Program.
Registrants were invited to complete a survey as a first step in the consultation process. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey. More than 33% of registrants participated! This feedback is invaluable for many reasons. Not only will it help drive the discussions at the upcoming workshops, it will continue to help inform and guide the overall redesign.
The survey results gave us insight into what you want to see in the new program, and what factors are important to you to create the best learning environment. Accessibility, flexibility, and a significant passion to provide ongoing high-quality patient care are just some of the more notable themes that came from your feedback. The College remains committed to integrating registrant feedback into the CCP redesign.
Continuing Competence consultation workshops will be taking place in May. Registrants have been sent workshop details by email and are encouraged to register as soon as possible, as space is limited. For registrants who are unable to attend an in-person workshop, online engagement opportunities will be available. Stay tuned for more information on these options.
If you have questions about the upcoming workshops or overall redesign process, email ccp@acdh.ca.
CCP Standard of Practice and Program Manual
Competence is defined as the combined knowledge, skills, attitudes, and judgment required to provide professional services.
The Health Professions Act requires all colleges to establish mandatory continuing competence programs.
The College's Continuing Competence Program (CCP) is outlined in the Continuing Competence Standard of Practice. Details of the program are found in the College's CCP Manual.
Continuing Competence Standard of Practice
Continuing Competence Program Manual
All registrants must satisfy the program credit requirements within each assigned 3-year reporting period commencing November 1 following registration on the General register. A registrant must obtain a minimum of 45 program credits in each 3-year reporting period. You can find your reporting period under the Continuing Competence tab of the Registrant Portal.
It is the responsibility of the registrant to ensure each learning activity is reported into the College’s registrant portal with the appropriate supporting documentation.
Self Assessments
To assist dental hygienists in identifying specific learning needs and choosing appropriate learning activities, the College developed the Self Assessment Package and Tool. This resource can be accessed in the Registrant Portal.
The College establishes mandatory courses or learning activities to be completed within a specified time-period.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a mandatory component of the CCP.
The College may conduct practice visits or other assessments of a dental hygienist's competence as described in the CCP Manual.
If you have questions about the Continuing Competence program after having reviewed the resources on this page and the Continuing Competence FAQ page, please email ccp@acdh.ca
