6 Credits - Infection Control & Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental
Infection Control & Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team
Live Interactive Zoom | 6 Continuing Education Credits
This comprehensive continuing education course provides dental professionals with an in-depth review of infection prevention and control, hazardous materials management, and occupational safety within the dental healthcare setting.
The course covers disease transmission, the chain of infection, Standard Precautions, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), instrument processing and sterilization, sterilization monitoring, environmental cleaning and disinfection, prevention of cross-contamination, dental unit water quality, bloodborne pathogens, sharps safety, occupational exposure prevention, hazardous materials, and appropriate workplace safety practices.
Designed for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental healthcare professionals, this course strengthens participants' understanding of evidence-based infection-prevention practices and the safe management of occupational and environmental hazards encountered in dental practice.
The course is presented through Live Interactive Zoom with real-time instruction. Participants will have opportunities to interact with the instructor, ask questions, participate in knowledge reviews, and receive clarification throughout the course.
Course content emphasizes recognized infection-prevention guidance, occupational-safety principles, and professional standards applicable to the dental healthcare environment.
Format: Zoom
Continuing Education: 6 CE Credits
Speaker: Nikki Chapman

