Mandatory CE Requirements: COMPLETE IN ONE DAY

Infection Control, Opioids, and Ethics- 3 Mandatory topics presented in one day EARN 6 CEU’s 

Infection Control will also satisfy a  as well as Certified Dental Assistants  reqquirement to earn a minimum of 2 CEU credits in infection control annually

All 3 Mandatory topics are also offered as individual classes with additional date options

This program can be attended in person or as a Live INTERACTIVE Webinar.

TIME: 9am to 3:45pm EST

 

Infection Control:     2 Ceu’s /Time: 9am to 11am EST-  Rose Candori-Hirshorn, CDA, RDA

Infection Control is also approved for New York Infection Control Requirements

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

Opioid Drugs: Treating and Managing Patients with Substance Use Disorders: 2 Ceu’s\ Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm EST- Dr. Marc Goldman

Learning Objectives:

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

• • • • • • • Alternatives to opioids for managing and treating pain  
            • When and opioid prescription may be indicated for managing and treating pain  
            • The risks and signs of opioid drug misuse, abuse, addiction  
            • Accessing the state’s Prescription Monitoring Program  
            • Emergency management of opioid overdose  

Ethics for Healthcare Professionals: 2 Ceu’s – Time: 1:45pm to 3:45pm EST- Dr. March Goldman

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this progam, the participant will be able to:

• Define ethics and explain its role in professional healthcare practice across dental, massage therapy, and chiropractic settings.
• Identify key ethical principles, professional standards, and codes of conduct that guide healthcare professionals in patient care.
• Recognize appropriate professional boundaries and evaluate situations that may lead to ethical conflicts or misconduct.
• Apply ethical decision-making strategies to real-world case scenarios commonly encountered in healthcare environments.
• Discuss the importance of patient confidentiality, informed consent, cultural sensitivity, and professional accountability in maintaining ethical practice.

Instructor: Dr. Marc Goldman

Instructor: Rosemarie Candori-Hirshorn, CDA, RDA

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).
2.  To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone,or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
3. A webcam so the teacher can see you
4.   Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
5.   Instructors may call on participants.
6.  To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
7. You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
8.  You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.

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

This program is for the full dental staff – no prior skills are needed to attend.

he teaching method will be in a lecture format with a Q & A period.

DSI Staff or administration do not have any commercial interest or relationship to the speaker.

The content and format of the Continuing Education course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.  No DSI Staff have any financial relationship with the speaker or company.