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THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE CA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT AND ITS REGULATIONS REQUIREMENT Course 1: California Dental Practice Act, 7th Edition (Mandatory) [2 CE Hours] The profession of dentistry in California is regulated by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, the Dental Board of California, and the Dental Hygiene Board of California. The Dental Practice Act (part of the California Business and Professions Code) is the set of regulations that governs dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. The Dental Board of California, the Dental Hygiene Board of California, and the California Department of Consumer Affairs have the power to amend or revoke these laws as needed, subject to approval by the California Legislature. This course provides an overview of these governmental entities and outlines the content of the Dental Practice Act, its attending regulations, and other statutes relating to dental practice. THIS COURSE FULFILLS THE CALIFORNIA INFECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENT Course 2: Infection Control Standards for California Dental Health Care Workers, 6th Edition (Mandatory) 24 [2 CE Hours] 1 This course is designed to familiarize dental healthcare personnel with the requirements for infection control in dental offices in the State of California related to the Dental Board of California’s Minimum Standards for Infection Control (Cal. Code Regs., Title 16, Section 1005) as revised effective August 20, 2011. This basic-level course addresses terminology, reasons for infection control, minimum required standards, and procedures for preventing disease transmission in dental healthcare settings. Additional regulations and recommendations pertaining to worker safety, transmission-based precautions, and emerging infectious diseases should be considered in a dental practice comprehensive infection control program. Course 3: Prescribing Controlled Substances Safely: A DEA Requirement 36 [8 CE Hours]
Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Pharmacists, and Dentists care for patients with disorders in many healthcare settings. Individuals may seek care for an acute illness or worsening of a chronic condition. Often, pain is the leading reason for seeking medical care. Appropriate prescribing practices are critical for all medications, but controlled substances require special attention. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) all have a role in controlled medication schedules. Prescribers must understand federal and state requirements for all controlled substances. This course will provide a general review of federal and state-controlled substance regulations and the prescribing practices for controlled substances. Course 4: Common Complications Associated with Oral Surgery [1 CE Hour] This course addresses common complications associated with oral surgical procedures and outlines evidence-based methods to prevent, minimize, or manage them. Patient education about what to expect postoperatively helps minimize emergency after-hours phone calls and the need for additional treatment. Proper techniques of postoperative pain and infection control may also facilitate the healing process and reduce both postoperative complications for patients and stress for practitioners. This course for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants will strengthen the dental team’s ability to identify, manage, and treat postoperative complications associated with oral surgery.
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