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Fall 2018
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| DA 105 - Infection Control |
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Associated Term:
Fall 2018
Learning Objectives: The student will be able to: 1- Describe and explain the principles, concepts and steps for the following clinical functions: a. operation of sterilization equipment b. aseptic techniques used during patient treatment c. protection of the assistant and the operator from cross-contamination d. protection of patients prior to, during, and after treatment from cross-contamination 2- Discuss principles, procedures and personal behaviors designed to achieve sterilization and optimum infection control in the dental operatory. 3- Describe products used and list the steps taken to ensure sterilization of instruments and to test sterilizers for microbial kill. 4- Identify bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards that present personal danger to dental healthcare workers. 5- Explain the clinical significance of communicable diseases, the modes of transmission, types, epidemiology, and vaccines available for prevention. 6- Discuss the rationale of the procedures outlined in the LCC Dental Exposure Control plan to eliminate hazards and/or potential transmission of infectious microorganisms during performance of patient treatment. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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