DA5. 501 Infection Control/Sterilizatio
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.
Prerequisite
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:
Student will recognize, understand and implement OSHA s blood borne pathogen and communication standards including a thorough understanding of pathogens, methods of cross contamination, how to decontaminate, disinfect and sterilize instruments, materials and equipment as needed or required. In addition, students will be prepared to take the ICE examination.