You will receive 1 units of continuing education credit upon successful completion of this course. The registration fee is only $0.00

Sponsor information:

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United Concordia Companies, Inc., headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., is one of the nation's largest dental insurers, with over 7.3 million members and more than 64,000 participating dentists worldwide. In 2006, United processed more than 11.5 million claims and attained revenues or nearly $1.2 billion. For more information about United Concordia, visit unitedconcordia.com.

Author:

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Robert Flint

Free CE Course:

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Learning Objectives:

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Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to do the following:

1. Review the components of the exposure control plan.
2. Provide an explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
3. Provide an explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment.
4. Provide information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment.
5. Provide an explanation of the basis for selection of personal protective equipment.

Abstract:

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In 1992, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enacted the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, codified as 29 CFR 1910.1030. Compliance with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard will reduce occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material, including Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other bloodborne pathogens. The Exposure Control Plan is the written guide for the dental office worker to be protected from Bloodborne Pathogens during their daily activities. This course details personal protection and the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment. Work practice controls and engineering controls are explained. The importance of and how to maintain a clean and sanitary workplace is detailed. The course ends on the most important component of the Exposure Control Plan and infection control: Universal Precautions.

Outline:

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1. Personal Protection
2. Personal Protective Equipment
3. Work Practice Controls
4. Engineering Controls
5. Clean and Sanitary Workplace
6. Universal Precautions

References:

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1. U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR), Bloodborne Pathogens 1910.1030, www.osha.gov
2. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, www.cdc.gov
3. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Bloodborne Infectious Diseases, www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/

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