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- Description
The purpose of infection prevention is to protect the healthcare provider and patient from disease transmission and workplace hazards. According to the CDC, it is the responsibility of the dental care provider to render the “safest dental visit possible”. This course provides detailed instruction on some of the CDC-recommended infection control practices and certain safety engineering controls for dental practices as required by OSHA. At the completion of this course, the attendee will be able to recognize and comprehend recommended CDC guidelines that should be implemented in a dental healthcare setting.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the CDC and define their mission for dental healthcare settings.Discuss the basic principles of infection prevention, the chain of infection, and standard precautions that are required to be implemented at each dental visit.
- Define the role of an Infection Control Coordinator and their duties in managing an effective infection prevention program in a dental healthcare setting.
Original Release Date: 25th September, 2021; Re-evaluation Date: 25th September, 2024
AGD Pace Subject Code: 130 - Electives
This course is intended for dental professionals or students with a basic understanding of dental terminology, practice, and proficiency.
Speaker Disclosure
Dentsply Sirona compensates speakers for the production and delivery of course content. Speakers are not compensated for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional speaker disclosures and/or commercial bias will be disclosed by speaker at the start of their course presentation.
CE Verification Letter Delivery
Once you have completed your on demand course you will receive an AGD PACE CE verification letter in a separate email approximately 2 business days after the course completion. Saturdays and Sundays are not considered business days. If you have not received your CE verification letter after 2 business days, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on DentsplySirona.com. Please allow further processing time for in-person and live webinar courses.
Inquiries Related to This Course
If you have any questions related to this course or you experience technical problems, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on the right.
Dentsply Sirona is designated as a Nationally Approved AGD PACE provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or any other applicable regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026. Provider ID 208218
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Course Details
Free
Price
Available
Seats
English
Language
1
CE Credits
1 Hour
Duration
Coordinator Details
Course Tags
Type
On-Demand
Role
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Student
Dentist
Lab Technician
Learning Area
Practice Management
Dental Specialty, Category or Topic
Infection Prevention
Learning Level
Foundational
