In order to maintain your certification status, you must earn 15 credits each year. There are many ways to do this, as you’ll discover from the list below. In addition to those listed here, the ODAA accepts all continuing education courses that enhance your career. To receive your credits, please fax or mail photocopied documentation regarding courses to the ODAA office. (See Contact Us for correct address and fax number.) If you attend affiliate meetings, please sign in on the attendance sheets with your name and membership number. These attendance forms will then be sent to the ODAA office.
| Dental Related Meetings/Conferences | ||
Code |
Credits | |
1 |
ODAA Affiliate Education Meeting (min. 2 hrs.) |
3 |
2 |
Dental Conference/Convention (per day to a maximum of 10) | 5 |
| Courses: (Dental, Health, Office Administration) | ||
| Code |
Credits | |
| 3 | In-Office Dental, Health or Business Related Seminar (less than 2 hrs.) |
1 |
| 4 | Lunch and Learn | 1 |
| 5 | Internet Courses (maximum 3 per year) | 1 |
| 6 | WHMIS | 1 |
| 7 | Education Course 2-5 hours, including CPR and First Aid Courses | 3 |
| 8 | Education Course 6-8 hours or 1 full day |
5 |
| 9 | Education Course 2 full days or more |
10 |
| 10 | Secondary School/College/University/Technical Credit Course |
12 |
| Individual Study Programs | ||
| Code |
Function |
Credits |
| 11 | ODAA Home Study Course |
5 |
| 12 | Written Report on Health/Dental Video (1 per year) |
3 |
| 13 | ODAA Journal Post Test/Survey |
2 |
| Volunteer Work within ODAA and/or Dentistry | ||
| Code |
Credits | |
| 14 | 1-10 | |
Credits will be granted upon successful completion of the course or upon successful completion of each year of course.
All courses taken must be verifiable.
Credits for volunteer work will be individually assessed and members should contact the ODAA office for more clarification. Volunteer work will not be based on hours involved. Affiliate volunteers are eligible for 10 credits.