DENA 105 Infection Control

This course covers the principles of infection control related to the dental office, including an introduction to microbiology, cross-contamination, and hazard control. The course covers OSHA Standards of Hazard Communication and Blood-borne Pathogens. Aseptic techniques and infection control procedures will be applied in the laboratory setting and assessed through competencies. The management of safety data sheets and labeling of hazardous material will be addressed.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Notes

None

DENA 105Infection Control

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

None

III. Catalog Course Description

This course covers the principles of infection control related to the dental office, including an introduction to microbiology, cross-contamination, and hazard control. The course covers OSHA Standards of Hazard Communication and Blood-borne Pathogens. Aseptic techniques and infection control procedures will be applied in the laboratory setting and assessed through competencies. The management of safety data sheets and labeling of hazardous material will be addressed.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• List five ways in which disease transmission can occur in the dental setting and give an example of each.
• Define the terms “universal and standard precautions."
• Identify the modes of disease transmission in a dental office.
• List the considerations used when selecting a surface disinfectant.
• Identify and describe 6 types of chemical disinfectants.
• Identify the diseases of concern to dental health care workers.
• Describe the difference between disinfection and sterilization.
• Identify the blood borne diseases that are of major concern to dental health care professionals.
• Identify the three most commonly used methods of heat sterilization and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each.
• Describe the purpose of biological monitoring.
• Identify the components of a Safety Data Sheet.
• Describe the National Fire Protection Association labeling system and how it is used.
• Define the classifications of waste and give an example of each.
• List and describe the classification of instruments, equipment, and surfaces.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

 

Personal Protective Equipment, Hand Hygiene

Microbiology & Disease Transmission

Environmental Infection Control – Selection of Disinfectants

Sterilization Methods

Waste Disposal

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Both formative and summative assessments will be given throughout the course including the following:

1.   Written Unit exams

2.   Final Comprehensive written exam

3.   DANB – Infection Control Exam (ICE)

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

1.   Student Workbook – Modern Dental Assisting

2.   OSAP online learning modules – Ask Lily

3.   Dentalcare.com Infection Prevention, Hazardous Waste Management, and   Hazard Communication Compliance course