6 C.E. Units (core)

Members — $189
Nonmembers — $289
Staff — $139
Lunch is included.

Recommended for the entire team.

OSHA, Infection Control, the CA Dental Practice Act and HIPAA Training

Fulfill four important requirements all in one day! All licensed dental professionals are required by the Dental Board of California to take an infection control class and a California Dental Practice Act course biennially for license renewal. However, don't forget that Cal/OSHA has annual training requirements for personnel who work in an environment that have a risk of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or hazardous chemicals. Cal/OSHA requires all dental professionals to take an annual course in blood-borne pathogens training, plus an annual hazard communication training program.

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OSHA Updates and Review (1 hour CE)

The course will review and discuss OSHA Standards, enforcements, hazard recognition, control & prevention, California specific standards.

Infection Control for Dental Professionals (2 hours CE) 

Participants in this course will be presented with information to refresh, review and expand their knowledge of infection control in a dental setting. The focus is to provide the participant with tools and knowledge to provide a safe working environment for both patients and dental health care personnel. In addition, specific guidelines are provided for writing an effective infection control program as well as maintaining a sharps injury and needlestick log, as required for dental practices. 

CA Dental Practice Act (2 hours CE)

The California Dental Practice Act is the body of laws in the California Business and Professions Code (CBPC) and the California Code of Regulations (CCR) governing all dental professionals. The Act serves as a legal guideline for both professionals and the public regarding all aspects of dental practice, including ethics.

HIPAA Training (1 hour CE)

As a health care worker, maintaining the HIPAA privacy and security of patient information is crucial. This course will ensure your knowledge and understanding of the important pieces of HIPAA standards and regulations. This HIPAA training course is designed to educate health care workers on the HIPAA law, privacy, security, enforcement of HIPAA violations and HIPAA updates.

SPEAKER

Kory Benson, BS, RDHAP

Kory graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at College of Southern Idaho in 2015, earned a Bachelor’s in Public Health at Westminster College, and continued towards a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice license at University of the Pacific.

For the past ten years, in addition to private practice, she held many alternative positions including Clinical Representative and Territory Lead for Young Dental; Lead Instructor of Pharmacology at San Joaquin Valley College Dental Hygiene Program; and lead dental hygienist at Madera County Department of Public Health, Oral Health Program.

Currently, she serves as San Joaquin Valley Dental Hygienists’ Association Treasurer and Professional Development Chair, member of Chowchilla FFA Ag Advisory Committee, and elected trustee for Merced Community College Board. She is also a dental CE provider and AHA BLS Instructor. 

In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family, gardening, and training for triathlons. She is an Ironman Triathlon finisher!