OVERVIEW

Infection Control for Dental Professionals - 6 Hours is organized by Biologix Solutions LLC. This Course has been approved for a maximum of Contact Hours : 6 hours

Description:
This online independent self-study course (Infection Control for Dental Professionals – 6 Hours) is developed in accordance with the most current CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings, OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, and ADA infection control recommendations to reflect new scientific knowledge and growing understanding of the principles of infection control to provide the most current information on infection control practices and principles in dental practices to minimize the transmission of healthcare associated infections.

Objectives:
The following components are discussed in detail during the presentation:
• Standard precautions
• Hand hygiene
• Personal protective equipment
• Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
• Sharps safety
• Safe injection practices
• Sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items and devices
• Environmental infection prevention and control
• Dental unit water quality
• Program evaluation
• The impact of infectious diseases on the practice of dentistry (selected diseases are discussed)
• Infection control & prevention measures in the practice of dentistry