2025 Courses and Events

Course #: 6040
Date: 12/03/2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Course Info: Half Day
Speaker(s):
Karen Gregory, RN, CDIPC

Topic: Infection Control
Tuition: $145.00
Credits: 3
AGD Number: 148 - Infection Control
Recommended For:
Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants, Students, Administrative Staff, Educator, Nurse

Course Material:

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Description:

This course is required for re-licensure and has been approved by the New York State Education Department.

Would seeing the hidden dangers change the way you think about safety while delivering care? Imagine uncovering invisible risks and learning how to tackle them head-on in this engaging, fast-paced session tailored specifically for dental professionals.

This dynamic course sheds light on the unseen threats present in every dental setting and equips participants with practical strategies to mitigate them. Designed to meet the New York State infection control training requirements for dental licensees, this presentation emphasizes scientifically accepted principles and best practices. It is the responsibility of the dental practice to ensure compliance and documentation.

Learning to:

• identify the key infection control responsibilities of dental licensees and staff
• describe the transmission pathways of common healthcare-associated pathogens
• discuss the proper use of PPE, engineering controls, and safe work practices to reduce infection risks
• recognize the signs of sepsis and understand how to respond appropriately in a dental setting

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