8-Hour Infection Control for Unlicensed DAs

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TOPIC
8-Hour Infection Control Course for Unlicensed Dental Assistants and Prerequisite for RDA Orthodontic and Dental Sedation Assistant Permits

INSTRUCTOR
Melodi Randolph, RDAEF2, CDA, OAP, BS, Med

CONTINUING EDUCATION
8 CE Unit (Core) 8-Hour Program.  Mandatory for all unlicensed dental assistants hired after Jan. 1, 2010. According to California Dental Practice Act Business and Professions Code, Article 7, Section 1750 (c), the supervising licensed dentist will be responsible for ensuring that each unlicensed dental assistant, who is in his or her continuous employ for 120 days or more, has successfully completed board approved courses in Dental Practice Act, Basic Life Support CPR and an 8-hour course in infection control within one year of employment. The course is divided into two modules: Didactic and Clinical. The Didactic portion of the course is taken as home study online, via podcast videos and online quizzes, and must be completed prior to on-site training. The clinical portion of the course is presented live, hands-on in a clinical setting.  This course satisfies the requirements of the Dental Board of California and the prerequisite for the RDA exam. Unlicensed Dental Assistants will receive an 8-hour Infection Control certificate. RDA’s will receive an 8-hour Infection Control certificate, as well as live CE and home study CE. If any RDAs are applying for Dental Sedation or Orthodontic Assistant permits, they will receive an 8-hour Infection Control certificate and CE credit for license renewal. The Dental Practice Act home study course is included with this course and will be e-mailed.

SPEAKER BIO:
Melodi Randolph, RDAEF2, CDA, OAP, BS, MEd has been teaching dental assisting for over 30 years in both private and public institutions and has been actively involved in many Allied Dental Health organizations during her professional career. She has been faculty and the dental assisting program director at Sacramento City College, San Joaquin Valley College, and Western Career College. She is the owner of RDA4U, a company approved by the Dental Board of California for all DA and RDA certification courses. She graduated from the first RDAEF2 course offered in California and though she thoroughly enjoys clinical dentistry, her real passion is passing along her knowledge and enthusiasm for dentistry to dental professionals everywhere.

Didactic Home Study Module

This module is taken as home study online, via podcast videos and online quizzes.  It will be e-mailed to you by the instructor and must be completed prior to on-site training.

Clinical Module in Dental Office ▪ 9:00am-11:00am

You will be taught the basic concepts of infection control in a dental office while learning how to minimize the risks associated with Bloodborne Pathogens. This course covers: prevention of cross-contamination, disinfection, sterilization methods, handling contaminated instruments, proper handwashing techniques, use of personal protective equipment, handling and disposal of sharps waste, dental unit waterline maintenance/monitoring, and the Dental Board of California’s Section 1005 “Minimum Standards for Infection Control". Student Supplies The instructor will supply students with a disposable gown, gloves, mask, and protective eyewear.