To protect the integrity and accuracy of electronically mediated self-instruction programs, participants may access only one course at a time, and ensure participants view the entire program before moving to the assessment stage.

A maximum of 4.0 CDE may be taken in a 24 hour period via electronically mediated courses more hours than than will be considered an exploitation of electronic platforms and additional hours will not be awarded.

TSBDE Regulations

Dentists
Up to 8 hours of coursework may be self-study. These self-study hours must be provided by those entities cited in TSBDE Rule 104.2 of this title (relating to Providers). Examples of self-study courses include correspondence courses, video courses, audio courses, and reading courses. Hours of coursework in the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may not be considered in the 24-hour requirement.

Dental Hygienists
Up to 8 hours of coursework may be self-study. These self-study hours must be provided by those entities cited in §104.2 of this title (relating to Providers). Examples of self-study courses include correspondence courses, video courses, audio courses, and reading courses.