Infection Control

California Infection Control – Are We Safe “Enough”? (Webinar course)

2 CEU, Core • Member Price: $95 early (ends 8/28)

Registration cost details: $95 early (ends 8/28) / $115 regular (begins 8/29)

Meet the Dental Board of California’s requirements for re-licensure and update your knowledge of the most important issues in clinical safety. This class outlines the essentials of infection prevention and control, combining Standard and Transmission-based precautions including airborne risk mitigation. Identify the weakest links in dental safety and plan for the most effective protective strategies based on science and current regulations and guidelines.

Learning Outcomes – Upon completion, the participant shall be able to:

• Recognize, manage & respond to bloodborne, contact, droplet, and airborne disease risks
• Understand your most effective safety options and how to select best practices
• Meet Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations CCR section 1005 CE requirements

Note: The Infection Control portion of this course does not meet the mandatory education requirements for unlicensed dental assistants. Unlicensed assistants are required to complete an 8-hour Board-approved course in order to meet employment criteria as an assistant.

Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS:

Ms. Dewhirst graduated from the University of Southern California, practiced dental hygiene for 20 years, is adjunct dental hygiene faculty at West Coast University and a member of Sigma Phi Alpha. Ms. Dewhirst is consistently listed as one of the nation’s “Leaders in CE”, presents over 80 seminars a year, is featured at major U.S. and Canadian Dental Conferences, and is a member of the California Dental Association Speakers Bureau. She has had many articles published in dental peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to dental textbooks and guidance documents.

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