Fall 2021 Continuing Education Programs for Dentists, Hygienists, and Assistants
Academy of General Dentistry Approved PACE Program Provider
Updates and Reminders of Infection Control in Dentistry
This course will review and update the latest CDC guidelines in dentistry including: Preventing transmission of bloodborne pathogens, hand hygiene considerations, personal protective equipment types and indications, general recommendations on sterilization and disinfection, sterilization monitoring, and dental unit waterline quality.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Review how microorganisms may spread in the dental office and how to take measures to prevent their spread
- Go over the latest CDC guidelines on infection control recommendations
- Review and update the latest information on dental infection control protocols and guidelines
- Have an understanding of the need for proper personal protective equipment, instrument processing, plus surface and equipment asepsis
- Review the latest recommendations on hand hygiene techniques and types
- Understand the importance of dental unit waterline quality and recommendations
*Satisfies the infection control CE requirements
Instructor: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS
Tuition: $79.00 Credits: 3
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Video Conference |
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| Fri. Dec. 20, 2021 | 9am-12pm |
Live online via Zoom |
OSHA Law, Regulations, and Recommendations
This course covers OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, plus emergency and safety procedures. It includes the new 2013 required training for employees on the globally harmonized labeling system and the new safety data sheet format. This course will help you implement a post exposure control plan and guide you on what needs to be done following an exposure injury in the dental office. Additionally, attendees will understand epidemiology of airborne & bloodborne diseases, update infection control guidelines, review forms required by OSHA, and much more.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Organize & maintain a written hazard communication program with a chemical inventory list, SDSs and the Globally Harmonized labeling system
- Implement & update the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard in the dental practice
- Follow standard (universal) precautions while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment
- Benefit from current CDC guidelines for infection control in dentistry
- Review the administrative forms required by OSHA in the dental office
- Assess and implement a post exposure control plan in the office, while maintaining proper records of occupational exposures
- Understand the epidemiology of airborne (TB, influenza) and bloodborne (HIV, HCV, HBV) infectious diseases
- Review fire and safety procedures for a dental office while maintaining an emergency plan of action
- Keep a written record of in-office engineering and work practice controls
- Recognize the NY state Rory Staunton Law on sepsis awareness
- Implementing OSHA & CDC Covid-19 workplace guidance and protocols including establishing a respiratory protection program while using respirators
*Satisfies the infection control CE requirements
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS
Tuition: $149.00 Credits: 7
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Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Dec. 10, 2021 | 9am-4:30pm |
Live online via Zoom |
The ABC's of Viral Hepatitis
How long is the hepatitis B vaccine effective? If I get stuck with a contaminated needle, what are my chances of testing positive to a hepatitis virus? What are my treatment options? What are the symptoms of viral hepatitis? How do viral hepatitis viruses A-E spread? How long can these survive outside the body? Have you ever heard of hepatitis G, or TTV? This course will discuss and answer these and many other questions on viral hepatitis viruses.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Understand the modes and risks of occupational transmission of viral hepatitis
- Review the guidelines issued by the CDC for the prevention of an occupational exposure to viral hepatitis B, C, & D
- Outline the prevalence and geographic distribution of viral hepatitis infections.
- List clinical indicators of both acute & chronic hepatitis
- Discuss prevention techniques for each individual type of viral hepatitis
- Acquire an overview of the different treatment options for people infected with specific types of viral hepatitis
Speaker: Virginia Lopez, RDH, BS
Tuition: $95.00 Credits: 4
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Time |
Video Conference |
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| Fri. Dec. 3, 2021 | 9am-1pm |
Live online via Zoom |
In-Office Training
Private Zoom meetings (In-Office) are available for groups of 4 or more (Monday - Friday) for the following courses:
- OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Refresher Course - 3 Credits - $79/person
- Updates and Reminders of Infection Control in Dentistry- 3 Credits - $79/person
- Medical Emergencies in Dentistry the Refresher Course - 3 Credits - $79/person
Contact us for a quote, info, and availability. (973) 777-9600 or e-Mail: support@Dent-EdSolutions.com
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