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Infection Control for Dental Professionals in California
Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals and outpatient healthcare facilities. Healthcare workers can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control. Proper handwashing, universal precautions, and knowledge can all help to lead the way to prevent the spread of infections.
This course is approved by the Dental Board of California RP Permit 6240.
This course will award 2 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
1. Define the current California Dental Board and Cal-OSHA infection control regulations applicable to dental healthcare personnel.
2. Describe the chain of infection and the primary modes of disease transmission relevant to the dental setting.
3. Identify standard precautions and transmission-based precautions necessary to prevent cross-contamination in clinical dental environments.
4. Explain proper hand hygiene protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) use as mandated by California infection control standards.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of environmental infection control measures, including instrument sterilization, operatory disinfection, and dental waterline maintenance.
6. Outline the appropriate handling, storage, and disposal procedures for hazardous and regulated medical waste in dental facilities.
7. Summarize required immunizations and other health protections for dental healthcare personnel to reduce occupational exposure risks.
8. Review the correct response protocols for managing exposure incidents, including bloodborne pathogen exposures, needle sticks, or splash incidents.
9. Discuss the role and implementation of written infection control plans and exposure control protocols in compliance with state regulations.
10. Recognize common violations or deficiencies observed in dental infection control inspections and strategies to maintain regulatory compliance.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) (PACE)Bayside Continuing Education and Development (Nationally or Locally) Approved by PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/01/2024 - 09/30/2026 Provider ID# 430829
State Approvals
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Dental Board of CaliforniaContinuing Education Provider (RP) Permit. Your RP Permit Number is 6251 has approved the application for the mandatory continuing education courses, California Dental Practice Act, Infection Control, and Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Schedule II Opioids.
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Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508
Information
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: N/A
- Credit Hours: 2
