San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS) Three CE Courses in a Day

San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS) Three CE Courses in a Day is organized by San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS) and will be held on Aug 17, 2024 at WestPac Wealth Partners, San Diego, California, United States of America.

Description:
Dental Practice Act: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Infection Control: 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM
BLS Renewal for Healthcare Providers: 1:45 PM to 5:45 PM

Dental Practice Act  
• Identify licensing categories and permit programs.
• Discuss auxiliaries’ permitted duties and allowable functions.
• Identify several examples of “Unprofessional Conduct”.
• Describe the regulations regarding the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• Identify Signs and Symptoms of Child and Elder Abuse.
• Describe requirements for continuing education and license renewal.
• Identify components encompassing professional ethics in dentistry.

Course Description:
Attendees will be able to identify licensing categories and permit programs. They will also understand the allowable functions for different auxiliaries. Attendees will be able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect in both children and elders and understand what it means to be a mandatory reporter. They will be able to identify several examples of unprofessional conduct and understand the components encompassing professional ethics.

Infection Control
• Identify bloodborne pathogens and how they are transmitted.
• Describe the requirements from the Dental Board of California for flushing waterlines and recommendations from the CDC.
• Describe the appropriate use of disinfectants, PPE, and barriers for clinical procedures.
• Be able to identify the Minimum Standards of Infection Control from the California Dental Practice Act.

Course Description:
Attendees will understand the importance of wearing personal protective equipment and the appropriate use of disinfectants and barriers. They will be able to describe the proper method for sharps disposal as well as other engineering controls. They will also understand how bloodborne pathogens are transmitted. Finally, Attendees will understand the Minimum Standards for Infection Control from the California Dental Practice Act.

BLS Renewal for Healthcare Providers
General Information:
The AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is designed to provide healthcare professionals the ability to recognize many life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR for Adult, Child, and Infant, use an AED, and relieve choking. This course is intended for both certified or noncertified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals. The course can also be modified to meet workplace requirements.