California: Infection Control Course
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the chain of infection and detail the routes of transmission for disease causing microorganisms.
- Describe an infection control program and the hierarchy of controls to prevent transmission of infection.
- Identify strategies to prevent occupational exposures to blood and body fluids.
- Define Standard Precautions and discuss its application in the dental office.
- Identify methods to ensure that patient care items and environmental surfaces are safe for use.
- Describe the most commonly used sterilization methods, and list the pros and cons of each.
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| Approved By: | California Dental Board |
| CE Credits: | 2.0 Hours; credit available until 01/16/2011 Access Continuing Education, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education for Dentists and Dental Hygienists by the California Dental Board, Provider Number: RP 4495. |
| Cost: | $30.00 *NOTE: If your association, employer, or organization is paying for this course, and you log in utilizing the correct procedure provided by your association/employer/organization, you will not be charged upon completion of the test. Be sure to check with your association/employer/organization for the correct login procedure. |
| Directions: | Click here for Directions |
| Authors: | Joseli Alves-Dunkerson, DDS, MS, MPH, MBA Duane D., Dunkerson, MA |
| Course Format Options: | Enter Course Online Download Coursebook (PDF) |
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