OC Dental Academy
8-Hour Infection Control

Infection control, safety, and proper management of hazardous materials in dentistry are some of the most important aspects to know within the healthcare industry.  In fact, there is an increasing demand, by our society, to document all actions in healthcare and a variety of other areas.  Furthermore, news media and the Internet have made dental patients more and more aware of microorganisms, disease occurrence and prevention.  OC Dental Academy’s 8-Hour Infection Control course will give students the confidence to care for patient’s health and answering any of their questions.

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At OC Dental Academy, our 8-Hour Dental Infection Control course is a California Dental Board Approved course that will fulfill the requirements for an unlicensed dental assistant and requirements for your RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) application. The course will provide students with basic concepts, step-by-step procedures, and the current regulatory aspects related to infection control and office safety. Our Dental Infection Control course consists of 4 hours of online learning and 4 hours of clinical instruction. At the end of our course, you will have your 8-Hour Infection Control Certification. This course is non-refundable.

8-HOUR INFECTION CONTROL COURSE INCLUDES

  • 4 Hours of online learning
  • 4 Hours of laboratory and clinical instruction

As of January 21st 2025, the employer of the unlicensed dental assistant is responsible for insuring that they complete an 8 hour infection control course, prior to performing any basic supportive dental procedures involving potential exposure to blood, saliva or other potentially infectious materials.

OC Dental Academy is an approved provider with the California Dental Board to certify students in 8 Hour Infection Control.  Course Approval Number  #IC155

Students will be trained in the following areas:

  • Microbiology and Infection Control

  • Characteristics of Microorganisms

  • Development of Infectious Diseases

  • Emerging Diseases

  • Oral Microbiology and Plaque-associated Diseases

  • Blood-borne Pathogens

  • Oral and Respiratory Diseases

  • Infection Control Regulations

  • Immunization

  • Protective Barriers

  • Instrument Processing

  • Surface and Equipment Asepsis

  • Dental Unit Water Asepsis

  • Aseptic Techniques

  • Laboratory and Radiographic Asepsis

  • Waste Management

  • A Clinical Asepsis Protocol

  • About the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  • OSHA Inspections

  • Management of the Office Safety Program

  • Medical Tourism

  • Managing Chemicals Safely

  • Greener Infection Control

  • Employee Fire Prevention and Emergency Action Plans

  • Infection Control Concerns During Remodeling or Construction

Course Requirements

The following requirements are necessary to enroll in the 8-Hour Infection Control Course offered by OC Dental Academy:

Person must speak English
Student must wear scrubs
Student must have hair pulled back
Student must wear closed toes footwear

As of Jan 1st 2025 all dental assistants must complete a board approved 8 hour course in infection control prior to performing any basic supportive dental procedures involving potential exposure to blood, saliva, or other potential infectious materials. Course Approval number #IC155

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