Dental Infection Control Training

WDEN-002 Dental Infection Control Training

Hours: 12 hours online / 12 hours clinical
Fee: $XXX
Instruction: Online In-person Hybrid

Program Description

This intensive two-week hybrid course is designed to train on-the-job dental assistants in the essential principles and practices of infection control. Combining online instruction with hands-on experience in a school-based dental clinic, this program provides a comprehensive overview of infection control protocols required in modern dental settings.

Participants will learn proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), sterilization techniques, chair and waterline maintenance, disinfection procedures, autoclave operation and upkeep, spore testing, and other critical aspects of maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Upon successful completion, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet infection control standards and will be prepared to pursue state certification as part of the dental assisting licensure requirements.

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of this two-week hybrid course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent or reduce the risk of occupational exposure in the oral healthcare setting
  • Understand and apply hand hygiene protocols as a foundational component of infection prevention
  • Implement sterilization and disinfection techniques, including autoclave operation, spore testing, and maintenance of dental equipment and treatment areas
  • Develop and follow comprehensive office infection control and exposure control protocols to minimize healthcare-associated infections in dental environments
  • Perform waterline and dental chair maintenance procedures in accordance with infection control guidelines
  • Understand and incorporate engineering and work practice controls that isolate or eliminate hazards in the workplace
  • Apply environmental infection control measures to create a safe clinical setting for both patients and providers.
  • Explain and implement transmission-based precautions to prevent the spread of diseases such as tuberculosis.
  • Follow appropriate post-exposure protocols and documentation procedures to reduce the risk of infection following occupational exposure.
  • Prepare for state-required certification in dental infection control as part of the dental assisting licensure process.

Program Details

Prerequisites/Requirements

  • Must be 18 years old

Infection Control and Management of Hazardous Materials for the Dental Team - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 7th Edition
Chris H. Miller, BA, MS, PhD
ISBN-13: 978-0323400619

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Refund Policy

Withdraw prior to the start of class* - 100% Refund
No Refunds will be given once class begins

In the absence of a written third party contractual agreement stating otherwise, all refunds will be issued to the student. Credit card payments will be refunded directly to the credit card if processed within thirty days of the payment.

Course Cancellation Policy

The STCC Workforce Training office reserves the right to cancel any course that does not meet minimum enrollment requirements.

Student Handbook Policies

As a participant in this program/course I understand that I am bound by all the rules, regulations, and policies of STCC as outlined in the Springfield Technical Community College Student Handbook.

Disability-Related Accommodations

In compliance with Springfield Technical Community College's policy and equal access laws, disability-related accommodations are available. Students who desire such accommodations should provide documentation of a disability to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). Proper registration will enable ODS counselors to verify the disability and determine reasonable academic accommodations

For questions or interest in our current or future programs, please complete our Workforce Development Program Inquiry Form, and one of our Recruitment and Retention Specialists will contact you promptly. For all other questions, please use the contact below.

The STCC Workforce Development Center
Building 27, Second Floor

Enrollment Process

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  1. Review the Prerequisites/Requirements above.
  2. Click the Enroll Now button below.
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Enroll in Person

Go to Building 27, 2nd floor to register for the course or call (413) 755-4225.

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