Continuing Competence Program Redevelopment
The College is engaging with registrants throughout 2025 regarding the redevelopment of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP).
Registrants were invited to complete a survey as a first step in the consultation process. Thank you to registrants who have provided their invaluable feedback. The survey is now closed.
We will be hosting registrant workshops in the coming months to gather more of your insights. Registrants will receive additional information in the coming weeks on the upcoming workshops. The College will be working to redevelop the program in 2026, and is aiming to launch the redesigned program in 2027 based on registrant feedback and best practices.
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
