8- Hour Infection Control Course

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The California Dental Board requires an 8-hour board-approved Infection Control course for unlicensed dental assistants before any exposure to potentially infectious materials, effective January 1, 2025.  This course includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical application of cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of dental office equipment and instruments.  This course, is generally offered on Saturdays, and is on a space limited basis.  (provider number IC189)

Prerequisite: BLS Certification AHA or ARC, ask us about BLS requirements. 

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Must provide a copy of current CPR BLS certification (AHA or ARC), 2-hour Dental Practice Act certification.
• Students are asked to wear scrubs and not wear open-toed footwear. 

COURSE REQUIRMENTS:

• Complete all precourse work prior to the start of the course.
• Complete all competencies of the course with passing scores. 
• Pass a written exam (above 70%).

All course requirements for didactic, lab, and clinical instruction, including the requirements for human patients are consistent with the California Dental Board regulations and must be fulfilled in order to achieve a completion certificate.