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Course Overview
Cost: $249
The Dental Infection Control course provides dental professionals with current information on infection control practices and principles used in the dental setting. The course was developed in accordance with California Code of Regulations Section 1005 and is approved by the Dental Board of California for 8 units.
The Dental Board of California requires all new RDA applicants to take an Infection Control CE Course. This course satisfies the 8-unit Infection Control CE course requirement for DDS, RDH, RDA/RDAEF/OAP license applicants.
This course requires a valid CPR card through the American Heart Association BLS or Red Cross BLS. Students who already have a valid CPR card should bring a copy of their card when attending class.
What You’ll Learn
Students learn about healthcare-associated infections, bloodborne pathogens, the chain of infection, disease prevention, and proper procedures for cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization in the dental office. Training also covers methods used to reduce exposure to potentially infectious materials and protect both patients and dental healthcare workers.
Accreditation
The course is licensed by the Dental Board of California and the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education in California and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education (ACCET).
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HDMC’s Dental Infection Control course is designed for dental professionals and license applicants who need to complete California’s Infection Control CE course requirement. The course satisfies the 8-unit requirement for DDS, RDH, RDA/RDAEF/OAP license applicants.
The Dental Infection Control course is 8 hours and can be completed in 1 day. The course is taught in person on campus.
Students learn infection control practices and principles used in dental settings, including bloodborne pathogens, the chain of infection, disease prevention, cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, and methods for reducing exposure to potentially infectious materials.
Students must have a valid American Heart Association BLS or Red Cross BLS CPR card. Students who already have a valid CPR card should bring a copy with them when attending class.
Yes. HDMC’s Dental Infection Control course is licensed by the Dental Board of California and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). The course is approved by the Dental Board of California for 8 units.