02-5631-19013: OSHA Dental: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Annual Review

Course Abstract:

Contact Hours (CE): The Academy of Dental Learning and OSHA Training, LLC, designates this activity for 2 continuing education credits (2 CEs).
Cost: $30.00
Questions? Contact Us: Phone: 800-522-1207, Fax: 800-886-3009, or Email: cesupport@dentallearning.org
Published: April 2013
Updated December 2019
Expires December 2022
Pages: 34
Course Instructors: Howard A. Boone, MD and MaryLou Austin, RDH, MS
Health Science Editor: Megan Wright, RDH, MS
No conflicts of interest are reported by the authors or by educational planning committee members.

Educational Objectives

  • Understand the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard training requirements and study materials in this course.
  • Review important terms and concepts in management of bloodborne pathogens in the clinical setting per OSHA guidelines.
  • Know Standard Precaution measures mandated by state and federal OSHA guidelines.
  • Identify strategies to prevent occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens.
  • Know post-accidental exposure protocols per OSHA.
  • Identify Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for dental personnel per OSHA.

Course Description

This course meets and exceeds the minimum requirements for an OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Annual Review and for an Infection Control course in the clinical dental setting for all US state dental boards. Many state dental licensing boards require that licensed and non-licensed dental professionals meet the minimum requirements of their individual state's laws and regulations in infection control. You are responsible for knowing your state’s requirements for licensing. The purpose of this course is to protect the safety of the general public and the dental clinician. This course on bloodborne pathogens, with an OSHA perspective, provides employers a recognized standard of information for their employees.

About the Authors

Dr. Boone is a faculty advisor for Academy of Dental Learning for Infection Control in the clinical setting. Former Chief of Surgery at Tahoe Forest Health System and San Francisco General Hospital, Dr. Boone supervised clinical training for infection control specialists.

MaryLou Austin, RDH, MS, practiced clinical dental hygiene for over 20 years, and completed a hospital rotation on a dental trauma surgical team. Also a long time Health Science and Dental Educator, Ms. Austin has developed learning systems for dental professionals, created rural dental clinic delivery models, and has authored and edited many dental publications. She graduated from the University of Nevada, summa cum laude.

Megan Wright, RDH, MS is a continuing education editor and writer as well as a Temp PRN with agencies in the Washington State area. Ms. Wright earned her MS at the UNM and Pierce College of Washington State in 1997 and certification in Utilization of the 970 Diode Laser and Safety in Dentistry in February of 2015. Ms. Wright works to implement Dental Education seminars as a Hospital-Dental Liaison building collaborative, mutual efforts to promote patient wellness between medical practitioners and dentists while prioritizing care for untreated, medially compromised patients.

How to Take This Course

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Contact Hours: 2.00
Price: $30.00

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**Upon successful completion of these courses your certificate of completion is immediately available for you to print AND we electronically transfer your completion information to the State Education Department daily at 4:00PM EST. There is no need for you to mail your certificate; we do it for you electronically!