Dental CE Course: Infection Control Plus OSHA

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. List and define important terms in Infection Control.
2. Describe diseases like Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, and AIDS.
3. Give the rationale for immunization against the Hepatitis B Virus.
4. List the common forms of barrier techniques and the rationale for each.
5. Describe correct aseptic technique for dental procedures.
6. List the steps in correct instrument processing to achieve sterility.
7. Describe an ideal chemical disinfectant.
8. Describe the most commonly used sterilization methods, and list the pros and cons of each.
9. Explain good sterile technique to be used in a dental laboratory.
10. Explain the main points from the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
11. Explain the Hazard Communication Standard.
12. Write an office Exposure Control Plan specific to an individual practice including all items of record keeping required by OSHA.