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SPICE: NC Infection Control in Dentistry

In North Carolina, every healthcare organization that performs invasive procedures (including injections) is required to designate an on-site staff person to receive infection control training and implement an infection control program. The approved infection control curriculum developed by SPICE prepares designated healthcare providers to implement the North Carolina rule, 10A NCAC 41A .0206 INFECTION PREVENTION - HEALTH CARE SETTINGS. You will be able to ensure and systematically assess that your facility has the appropriate infection prevention policies and procedures in place to allow healthcare personnel to provide safe patient care consistent with the NC communicable disease rule .0206.

Course Objectives

Describe the current North Carolina communicable disease rules that govern infection prevention activities in dental settings

Discuss the infectious processes and methods for controlling infectious disease transmission in dental settings

Discuss the principles and methods of decontamination, disinfection and sterilization of equipment, instruments and water lines used in dental practices

Describe the principles of hand hygiene and asepsis in dental settings

Describe safe injection practices and the identification and management of outbreaks in dental settings

Restate OSHA bloodborne pathogen final rule requirements

Discuss the NC Medical waste management rules for infectious and non-infectious dental waste handling


Outline of Instruction

Epidemiologic principles of infectious disease

Principles and practice of asepsis

Sterilization, disinfection, and sanitation

Universal blood and body fluid precautions

Safe injection practices

Engineering controls to reduce the risk of sharp injuries

Disposal of sharps

Techniques that reduce the risk of sharp injuries to health care workers


Contact Hours

6

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other dental office staff members.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Dentist

Dental Hygienist

Dental Assistant

Dental Staff

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Course Contact Information

Samantha Bray
919-532-5844
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
312559 07/25/25 - 07/25/25 Online 70.00 14 Register

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Requisites: None

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