This course, advisory in nature and informational in content, introduces participants to (1) concepts related to the “chain of infection” and Standard and Transmission-based Precautions; (2) discusses factors that affect the quality of an effective infection prevention program; and (3) presents an overview of pathogenic organisms that may be transmitted in oral healthcare settings and requirements for an ongoing infection prevention education and training requirements.
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Introduction to Infection Prevention is offered by P&G dentalcare for dental professionals. Topics in this listing: Infection prevention.
Check the credit type and approval notes below against your credential. The provider handles enrollment, completion and the certificate.
Provider states 2 credit hours. AGD subject codes: 148. Confirm state board acceptance.
Listed roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant
State scope: No individual state acceptance claim is made in this listing.
AGD PACEThe provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.
The recorded cost is $0 for learning, assessment and the certificate, with no separate reporting fee identified. P&G dentalcare requires a free account. The provider identifies this activity as free continuing education. Complete the stated assessment and claiming requirements.
The provider lists 2 Dental CE. Recorded roles: Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant. Match the individual track below to your credential and board before enrolling.
This is an on-demand activity in the current collection; follow the source link to begin. The recorded credit expiration date is 2028-12-28.
Register for a free dentalcare account to take the test. Complete the course assessment and follow the provider’s certificate instructions. Completion and certificate delivery are handled by P&G dentalcare; saving this listing does not enroll you or claim credit.
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This continuing education course presents essential elements of environmental infection prevention and control in oral healthcare settings with emphasis on meeting basic expectations for safe care.
This course will describe how to develop infection control/exposure control strategies appropriate for the oral healthcare setting.
Participants in this course will be introduced to evidence-based information on infection control-related administrative policies and work restrictions to minimize (1) adverse reactions to latex products, (2) exposure of susceptible oral healthcare personnel (OHCP) to opportunistic infections, and (3) the exposure of patients to OHCP who have been exposed to or are infected with transmissible pathogens.
