This course will introduce the student to the health and safety considerations for basic infection control and the disease process, including infectious diseases and disease transmission. Topics include occupational safety, personal protection, exposure control, infection control, sterilization and disinfection techniques, bloodborne pathogens standards and hazard and waste disposal as defined by governmental agencies such as OSHA, CDC, and EPA. This course will also study the prevention and treatment of common medical emergencies experienced in the dental office.
Prerequisites
Semester Offered
Fall