Michigan CE requirements at a glance
- CE hours required
- 36 hours every 3 years
- Renewal timing
- Michigan licenses renew every three years.
- Required topics
- Pain and opioid management
- Ethics and jurisprudence
- Infection control
- Human trafficking (one time)
- Implicit bias (in addition to the 36 hours)
- CPR/BLS
- Required
Michigan requires current CPR/BLS certification to renew a dental hygiene license.
- Self-study and online limits
- No more than 18 of the 36 hours can be online or on demand, and at least 12 hours must be live or interactive.
New to CE? Our dental hygienist continuing education guide explains what counts, live vs self-study, and audits.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Michigan?
Michigan requires 36 hours of CE every 3 years, about 12 hours a year.
What CE topics are required in Michigan?
In Michigan, the required topics are pain and opioid management, ethics and jurisprudence, infection control, human trafficking (one time), and implicit bias (in addition to the 36 hours). You also need current CPR/BLS certification.
Is CPR required to renew a dental hygiene license in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan requires current CPR/BLS certification to renew a dental hygiene license.
Can I do all my CE online in Michigan?
No more than 18 of the 36 hours can be online or on demand, and at least 12 hours must be live or interactive. Live vs self-study CE, explained
When do dental hygiene licenses renew in Michigan?
Michigan licenses renew every three years.
Sources
Last verified August 31, 2026.
- michigan.gov /lara/bureau-list/bpl/health/hp-lic-health-pro…
- adha.org /licensuremaps
Rules change. Confirm with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs before you rely on them. Official board site