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Live Webinar: Infection Control [AGD Code #148]

$59.00$98.99

Instructor:   Rose Hirshorn, CDA, RDA, DSI Faculty

This class will satisfy the requirement for all Certified Dental Assistants that must earn a minimum of 2 CEU credits in infection control annually

All certificants, whether they hold one or more DANB certifications, must annually earn a minimum of three
(3) CDE credits that meet the following requirements:
One CDE credit on OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard

(for example, certificants may use proof of meeting
the federally mandated OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard training)

and
• Two CDE credits on infection prevention, control or safety

(for example, courses may include any topics listed
in DANB’s Infection Control exam blueprint, which includes

but are not limited to information in the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard)

 

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Description

This program is a LIVE INTERACTIVE Webinar. It is approved for both NJ and NY.

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

  1.  You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom, GoToWebinar).
  2.  To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone, webcam or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
  3.   Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
  4.   Instructors may call on participants.
  5.  To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
  6. You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
  7.  You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

Webinar invitations are emailed to registered students as the course date nears (approximately one day prior to the class).

Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.

This class will identify the necessary infection control protocol which every office should know in our new COVID environment.

TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THE ONE HOUR TAPED OPIOID CLASS!

2 CEUs  [AGD Code #: 148]

Learning Objectives:  Upon completion of this program you will be able to understand:

  • The modes & mechanisms of transmission of pathogenic organisms in the dental setting & strategies for prevention and control.
  • Practice controls to reduce the opportunity for patient & healthcare worker exposure to potentially infectious material.
  • Selection and use of barriers and/or personal protective equipment.
  • Creating-Maintaining a safe environment for patient care through application of infection control principles-practices re: cleaning-disinfection-sterilization.
  • The prevention and management of infectious or communicable disease

Course Description: This program will cover the following:

  • Pathogen transmission and the workplace controls
  • How to identify and utilize Barrier Techniques.
  • The different types of sterilizations procedures & OSHA and State requirements
  • Responsibility of dental professionals: How to practice-monitor infection control practices

This class will satisfy the requirement for all Certified Dental Assistants 

that must earn a minimum of 2 CEU credits in infection control annually

as well as the Infection Control Requirement for Dentists and Dental Hygienists for license renewal.

This program is for all Dental Team Members: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Front Office.

The NJ State Board of Dentistry has voted that Registered Dental Hygienists are required to complete the Opioid and Infection Control CE as part of license renewal. 

The requirements include:

One hour of continuing education in educational programs on topics concerning prescription opioid drugs, including the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

One hour of continuing education in preventing and controlling infectious diseases and managing personnel health and safety concerns related to infection control in dental settings, as well as Ethics and CPR.

Additional information

Date:

Live Webinar: Thurs. Mar. 21, 2024 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Live Webinar: Thurs. Mar. 21, 2024 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm & 1 hour taped Opioid, Live Webinar: Thurs. Apr. 11, 2024 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Live Webinar: Thurs. Apr. 11, 2024 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm & 1 hour taped Opioid, Live Webinar: Thurs. May 16, 2024 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Live Webinar: Thurs. May 16, 2024 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm & 1 hour taped Opioid, Live Webinar: Thurs. June 13, 2024 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Live Webinar: Thurs. June 13, 2024 Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm & 1 hour taped Opioid