DEA 20 - Infection Control for Dental Assistants

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Dental Assistant Program. This course is designed to meet the state and national accreditation requirements for an approved Dental Assistant Program. The course introduces the student to Center of Disease Control (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) infection control standards and protocols, general safety protocols, general description of microorganisms, concepts of disease spread and its prevention, and how to manage hazardous chemicals used in dentistry. 36 hours lecture.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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