Live Virtual (Zoom) Courses – The Institute for Allied Professionals
Our Live Virtual (Zoom) continuing education courses are designed for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other healthcare professionals who want to expand their knowledge, earn continuing education credits, and stay current with today's evidence-based standards of care.
These instructor-led courses provide an engaging online learning experience where participants can interact with the instructor, ask questions in real time, and gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in the clinical setting. Topics include OSHA compliance, infection control, medical emergencies, pharmacology, HIPAA, fluoride therapy, ethics and jurisprudence, child abuse prevention, and geriatric & special needs patient care.
Our Live Virtual courses are ideal for dental professionals seeking to maintain licensure, satisfy continuing education requirements, and strengthen patient care while learning from the convenience of home or the office.
How Live Virtual Courses Work
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Your Zoom meeting link and course materials will be emailed prior to the scheduled class.
Participants must attend the entire course to receive continuing education credit. Certificates of Completion are emailed after successful verification of attendance.
1. OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Review Course – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 4 | Tuition: $80
Course Overview
This instructor-led course provides a comprehensive review of OSHA workplace safety regulations and the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as they apply to the dental setting. Participants will learn practical strategies to reduce occupational exposure, strengthen infection prevention practices, and maintain OSHA compliance.
Learning Objectives
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Review OSHA workplace safety requirements.
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Understand the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
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Apply Standard Precautions and PPE requirements.
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Review exposure control plans and sharps safety.
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Understand hazard communication and SDS requirements.
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Implement workplace safety strategies for dental practices.
2. Fluoride Therapy in Clinical Dentistry – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 3 | Tuition: $65
Course Overview
This course reviews the latest evidence-based recommendations for fluoride therapy, prevention of dental caries, remineralization, and patient education.
Learning Objectives
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Understand fluoride mechanisms of action.
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Perform caries risk assessments.
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Select appropriate fluoride therapies.
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Review current fluoride recommendations.
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Educate patients on preventive oral health.
3. Infection Control & Management of Hazardous Materials – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 3 | Tuition: $65
Course Overview
This instructor-led course reviews infection prevention, sterilization procedures, hazardous materials management, and current CDC recommendations to help maintain a safe dental practice.
Learning Objectives
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Review infection control principles.
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Apply CDC recommendations.
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Understand sterilization monitoring.
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Properly manage hazardous materials.
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Prevent disease transmission in dental settings.
4. Professional Ethics & Jurisprudence – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 3 | Tuition: $65
Course Overview
Strengthen your understanding of ethical decision-making, patient rights, and legal responsibilities while maintaining professional standards in today's dental practice.
Learning Objectives
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Apply ethical decision-making.
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Understand jurisprudence requirements.
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Review patient rights and informed consent.
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Maintain proper documentation.
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Promote professionalism and legal compliance.
5. Medical Emergencies Review – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 2 | Tuition: $65
Course Overview
Prepare to confidently recognize and respond to medical emergencies in the dental office through this interactive live course.
Learning Objectives
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Recognize common medical emergencies.
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Activate Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
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Coordinate an effective dental team response.
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Review emergency medications and equipment.
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Improve patient safety and emergency preparedness.
6. Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 4 | Tuition: $80
Course Overview
This course prepares dental professionals to recognize, document, and report suspected child abuse and neglect while fulfilling professional and ethical responsibilities.
Learning Objectives
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Identify signs of child abuse and neglect.
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Understand mandated reporting responsibilities.
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Recognize oral and facial indicators.
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Document suspected abuse appropriately.
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Promote child safety through early intervention.
7. HIPAA Compliance & Patient Privacy in Dental Practice – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 2 | Tuition: $55
Course Overview
Review HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules while learning best practices for protecting patient information and maintaining compliance.
Learning Objectives
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Understand HIPAA regulations.
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Protect patient health information (PHI).
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Apply security safeguards.
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Recognize patient privacy rights.
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Respond appropriately to data breaches.
8. Pharmacology, Internal Medicine & Prescription Opioid Drugs – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 4 | Tuition: $80
Course Overview
Gain practical knowledge of pharmacology, systemic diseases, medication interactions, and responsible opioid prescribing to improve patient safety and clinical decision-making.
Learning Objectives
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Review pharmacology principles.
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Recognize systemic diseases affecting dental treatment.
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Identify common drug interactions.
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Apply evidence-based pain management.
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Understand responsible opioid prescribing and non-opioid alternatives.
9. Geriatric & Special Needs Patient Care in the Dental Office – Live Virtual (Zoom)
Credits: 4 | Tuition: $80
Course Overview
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, patient-centered care for older adults and individuals with special healthcare needs.
Learning Objectives
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Understand oral health challenges in aging populations.
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Adapt treatment planning for medically complex patients.
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Improve communication with patients and caregivers.
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Apply safe patient positioning and transfer techniques.
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Promote accessibility, safety, and preventive care.
Live Virtual Course Policies & Benefits
Registration & Zoom Information
Registration is required for all Live Virtual courses. After registration, participants will receive a confirmation email. Zoom access information and any course materials will be emailed prior to the scheduled class.
Each participant must register using a unique email address to ensure proper attendance tracking and certificate issuance.
Attendance & Certificate Policy
Participants must attend the entire live session to receive continuing education credit.
Certificates of Completion will be emailed after attendance has been verified.
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
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Cancellations received 7 or more days before the course are eligible for a full refund.
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Cancellations made less than 7 days before the course are non-refundable but may be transferred to another available course date, if approved.
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If The Institute for Allied Professionals cancels a course, participants may choose a full refund or transfer to a future class.
Why Take Our Live Virtual Courses?
Our instructor-led Zoom courses allow participants to learn from experienced educators without the need to travel. Each course combines evidence-based instruction, real-world clinical applications, and interactive discussion to help dental professionals strengthen their knowledge and meet continuing education requirements.
Our Live Virtual courses are ideal for dental professionals who want to:
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Earn AGD PACE-approved continuing education credits
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Meet state continuing education requirements
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Stay current with clinical and regulatory updates
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Strengthen patient care and workplace safety
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Learn from experienced instructors in a convenient online format
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Participate in interactive discussions and ask questions in real time