Infection Control and OSHA Regulations For the Dental Practice

Infection Control and OSHA Regulations
For the Dental Practice
12:00-12:30 PM – check in for Infection Control and OSHA Regulations for the Dental Practice
12:30-3:30 PM – Infection Control and OSHA Regulations for the Dental Practice.
The objectives of this course are to explain the CDC’s IA, IB and IC guidelines and recommendations
and discuss how dental practices in Iowa can maintain compliance with the law to provide a safe
environment for patients and employees. You will also understand the OSHA regulations and how they
apply to the dental practice.
Guidelines for infection control in dental health care settings were published in December 2003 by The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recommendations and guidelines are
categorized on the basis of existing scientific data, theoretical rationale, and applicability. The
recommendations in categories IA, IB and IC are required by law in the state of Iowa.
• Discuss ranking of the CDC Guidelines and OSHA Regulations
• Identify personnel health elements of an Infection Control Program
• Understand how to prevent transmission of bloodborne pathogens
• Discuss hand hygiene in the dental practice
• Understand the purpose and limitations of personal protective equipment
• Discuss contact dermatitis and latex hypersensitivity
• Review sterilization and disinfection of patient care items
• Review environmental infection control
• Discuss dental unit waterlines, biofilm, and water quality
• Discuss special considerations, including oral surgical procedures, single-use (disposable)
devices and tuberculosis
• Review of hazardous chemical safety
• Understand the OSHA regulations and how they apply to your dental practice.
Audience: Dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and others who work in dental offices.
Presenter: Dr. Carrie McKnight is an Assistant Clinical Professor, with the Dept. of Oral Pathology,
Radiology, and Medicine at the University Of Iowa College Of Dentistry.
Date/Time: Wednesday April 17, 2013 from 12:30-3:30 PM.
Fee: $45/person which covers materials, refreshments, and CEH recording fee.
CEHs: Approved by the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners for 3 hours continuing education credit.
100% attendance required for continuing education credit.
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Sponsor/Co-sponsor: Iowa Valley Continuing Education and the Marshall County Dental Study Club
Location: Iowa Valley Continuing Education, 3702 South Center, Room 808, Marshalltown, IA
This information can also be found on the IVCE web site at
http://www.iavalley.edu/ivce/certification/HealthEducation.html
You May Register:
• By phone at 1-800-284-4823, or 752-4645
• By filling out the attached registration form and mailing it to Cheryl Little at Iowa Valley
Continuing Education, 3702 S. Center St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
• By fax: 1-641-752-1692
• Via the web: www.iowavalley.com
• Registration Deadline- 4-10-13
It is the policy of Iowa Valley Community College District to provide equal educational and employment opportunities without
discriminating on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or sex, in its educational programs, activities, practices and policies.
Registration-Infection Control and OSHA Regulations for the Dental Practice, HEP 5000-021
$45, 12:30-3:30 PM
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