| Learning Outcomes After completing this course, program attendees should be able to: • Describe the scope of practice for dentists, dental hygienists, and registered dental assistants in California. • Describe all the aspects of the licensure process for oral health care providers in California. • Explain the differences between the law and standard of care relating to dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental assisting. • Describe the mandated reporter requirements for child abuse and elder abuse. • Discuss the ethical responsibilities of a licensed oral health care professional in California.
Learning Outcomes After completing this course, program attendees should be able to: • Discuss the minimum standards for infection control as required by the DBC and DHBC • Describe the OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations as they apply to dentistry • List the potential pathogens and the modes of transmission that can result in infections acquired in a dental practice setting • Discuss the strategies for preventing disease transmission in the dental practice setting • Describe the various strategies for dental healthcare workers to stay healthy in the workplace |
