Interested in becoming a speaker for NBC approved courses?
If you are interested in providing an NBC-approved course,
all you need to do is complete the NBC
Course Approval Request Form and we'll do the rest. Each application
requires the course title and a description of content. An outline of
the class content is much appreciated, and may be requested if sufficient information
is not included on the application. If we need additional information
(such as a biography or course outline), we will contact you.
If your questions are not addressed below, please feel free to contact Shelly Sobol at NBC, ssobol@nbccert.org
Why should I be a speaker?What benefit will I see?
In addition to being recognized by your peers as an authority on your field, NBC recognizes that speakers are an important component of NBC approved continuing education. We recognize the hours of time that you spend developing and presenting the courses. To reward your hard work, NBC offers double-credit to speakers who are RGs or CDTs for each of the courses that they teach. To ensure these double credits are added to your account, please complete two scan cards following each course and forward them to NBC with the attendees scan cards.
Who can be a speaker?
Anyone who is a current CDT, RG, DMD, DDS, an approved "foreign-credentialed" laboratory technician, or who can document completion of a post-secondary education in a dental-related topic (usually through a biography, summary CV or diploma) is welcome to present Scientific, Professional Development or Regulatory Standards courses.
Any instructors who wish to present only Professional Development courses may do so on request in their area of expertise. If a course is technical in nature but the speaker(s) do not meet our credential requirements, the course will only be approved for Professional Development credits.
How much does it cost?
Starting in 2011, current CDTs and NADL members are entitled to a discounted rate of NBC course approvals. All others must pay the full amount per course. A rush fee of $25.00 is assessed if a request form is received within ten business days of the program date.
-Single Date courses: Full Price- $40 per course approval. A discounted rate of $20 is offered for courses in which the speaker is a CDT/RG/member of NADL or where the sponsoring organization is a member of NADL. Single date approvals can only be offered once, on the date approved.
-Multi-Date courses: Full Price- $80 per course approval. A discounted rate of $40 is offered for courses in which the speaker is a CDT/RG/member of NADL or where the sponsoring organization is a member of NADL. Multi-date approvals can be offered several times throughout the approval year providing the course has remained the same.
-Qualified Educational Provider Course Registration: (a "Qualified Educational Provider" is a non-profit group formed for the express purpose of providing education within dentistry) $20 per course with a 50% discount for NADL Component members in good standing = $10 per course
-Qualified CE Provider Registration: Full Price- $3,000. A discounted rate of $1,500 is offered for courses in which the sponsoring organization is a member of NADL. This is for any company who wishes to apply to provide courses on an ongoing basis and would prefer to pay an annual flat fee. This will include up to 200 course approvals annually, including multi-date courses.
What are the different types of courses?
Regulatory Standards (used to be OSHA/Infection Control) Regulatory Standards courses provide instruction in quality, safety and workplace health issues. Topics may include Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP), HIV/AIDS, HIPPA, Hazard Communication, Bloodborne Pathogen Standards, Emergency Action Plans, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Ergonomics and Personal Protective Equipment. For more information, click here. *CPR, Dental Ethics and State Laws and Rules no longer apply to this area.
Scientific/Technical- Commonly referred to as "Scientific" courses, theses courses provide instruction of a scientific or technical nature that are specific to the practice of dental technology.
Professional Development - Professional Development courses are those that enhance the professional skills of the technician, laboratory supervisor or manager. Topics could include business management, speaking or writing, data processing, marketing and many others.
How many CEs do CDTs need to earn?
The 12 annually required CE include 1 Regulatory Standards credit, 6 Scientific/Technical credits (at least 3 of which must be approved by the ADA, the AGD and/or the NBC) and 5 additional credits which may consist of Professional Development, extra Regulatory Standards or extra Scientific/Technical credits (formal pre-approvals are not necessary for these additional credits).
How long does it take to get an approval?
NBC will process your approval application as quickly as possible. However, due to seasonal 'surges' and the possibility of unforeseen difficulties, NBC requests that applications be submitted at least 30 days prior to the program date, or as soon as you know a course is being offered. If not received within fifteen business days of the program date, a rush fee of $25.00 will be assessed. If expedited shipping is required for Scan Cards due to a late application, an additional charge may apply. Approvals usually take about fifteen days.
If I will be offering the same course three times, do I need to submit three NBC Course Approval Request forms?
No! If you will be teaching the same course (same content, title, instructor and duration) at different times or locations, only one application need be used and NBC would grant a multi-date approval. With these approvals, only one Course Number will be assigned for use with all of those courses during a calendar year. If the course varies at all (a different speaker presents or the course is 30 minutes longer) a separate course approval will need to be submitted.
How often do I have to renew my approval?
Course approvals are only valid for one calendar year. Regardless of when it was approved, it is only applicable through December 31st of that year. Starting in October, you can start applying for your next year's renewal.
If you have questions, please contact Shelly Sobol at NBC at ssobol@nbccert.org
