DAS 142 - Sterilization and Infection Control

Institution:

Camden County College

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Description:

This course is a fundamental study of sterilization and infection control protocol dealing with the transmission of infectious diseases, immunizations and applications of standard (universal) precautions in the dental office/clinic setting. Major emphasis is placed on basic microbiology and modes of precautions. This course will focus on the dental office procedures for surface asepsis techniques, instrument sterilization with steam and dry sterilizers, methods of spore monitoring, and appropriate personal protective equipment and workplace controls. FORMAL ACCEPTANCE INTO THE DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM REQUIRED Lecture ( 15.00) Corequisites: DAS-141

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.camdencc.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 227-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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