DA5. 501 Infection Control/Sterilization
An in-depth study of principles in dental infection control, decontamination, disinfection and sterilization. This course will provide basic requirements for OSHA's blood borne pathogens, hazard communication and general safety standards in a dental environment, and includes sterilization principles, machines and techniques. Students will be eligible to take the infection control examination (ICE) administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) upon successful completion of this course. Required: Acceptance to the Dental Assistant program.
Offered
Offered Fall only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the health and safety practices of a compliant dental practice. Apply and identify infection control standards to a dental practice. Recognize and maintain quality assurance standards.