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OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogens for Dental Professionals


Description


OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogens for Dental Professionals is a critical training program designed to ensure that dental practitioners understand the importance of safety protocols when dealing with bloodborne pathogens. The course covers the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that apply to dental practices, including the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

Participants will learn about the types of bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV, and the modes of transmission within dental settings. The program emphasizes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper hygiene practices, and the importance of vaccination against preventable diseases.

Additionally, the training includes information on exposure control plans, the proper handling and disposal of contaminated materials, and procedures to follow in the event of an exposure incident. By completing this training, dental professionals will enhance their knowledge and skills to maintain a safe environment for themselves, their colleagues, and their patients.
Content
  • OSHA Overview: Responsibilities, Rights, and Common Citations
  • OSHA Responsibilities & Rights – Knowledge Check
  • Reflection Question - Not Graded
  • Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposure Risks & Prevention in Dentistry
  • Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposure Prevention & Sharps Safety - Knowledge Check
  • Reflection Question - Not Graded
  • Hazard Communication Standard: Chemical Safety in Dentistry
  • Hazard Communication Scenario-Based Knowledge Check
  • CDC - Donning PPE Video
  • CDC - Doffing PPE Video
  • Personal Protective Equipment & Hand Hygiene
  • PPE & Hand Hygiene - Knowledge Check
  • Exposure Response
  • Exposure Response - Knowledge Check
  • Disinfection & Instrument Sterilization
  • Disinfection & Sterilization - Knowledge Check
  • Final Knowledge Check
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 2 years