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Dec 14, 2024
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DA 106W - Infection ControlCredits: 2 Introduces principles of the control of infectious diseases in the dental environment. Presents OSHA, MIOSHA, Hazard Control, and Delta College Infection Control Protocol. Introduces basic microbiology.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 140W or BIO 152W and BIO 153W ; Any approved College Composition I; and any COM 112W or COM 114W , with a "C" (2.0) or better in each. Corequisite(s): DA 113W and DA 117W Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 0 Meets MTA Requirement: None Pass/NoCredit: No
Outcomes and Objectives
- Identify basic microbial groups and their effect on infection control.
- Discuss the contribution of early pioneers in microbiology.
- Describe and explain the importance of studying microbiology from a dental assistant's viewpoint.
- Identify the types of bacteria and their shapes.
- List the major groups of microorganisms.
- Compare the differences between aerobes, anaerobes, and facultative anaerobes.
- Identify various infectious diseases.
- Identify the most resistant form of life known and explain how it survives.
- Compare viruses with bacteria and give examples of each.
- Discuss specificity in relation to viruses.
- Compare prions with viruses and bacteria.
- Explain the transmission of diseases and the means to control them.
- Describe the differences between chronic infection and an acute infection.
- Describe the types of immunity and give examples of each.
- Give an example of a latent infection.
- Identify the links in the chain of infection.
- Describe the methods of disease transmission in the dental environment.
- Describe the components of an OSHA/MIOSHA Exposure Control Plan.
- Review the current OSHA/MIOSHA regulations obtained online.
- Explain the rational for universal standard precautions.
- Identify the categories of risk for occupational exposure.
- Describe the first aid necessary after an exposure incident.
- Discuss the rational for Hepatitis B vaccination for dental staff.
- Explain the importance of hand care for dental assistants.
- Discuss and demonstrate the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for dental staff.
- Identify the various types of gloves used in a dental office.
- Explain the types and symptoms of latex reactions.
- Explain the aspects of disinfection.
- Explain why dental treatment room surfaces need barriers or disinfection.
- List the types of surfaces in the dental office typically covered with barriers.
- Describe the two methods to deal with surface contamination.
- Explain the differences between disinfection and sterilization.
- Explain the difference between a disinfectant and an antiseptic.
- Name the government agency that is responsible for registering disinfectants.
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various disinfectants.
- Identify chemical products used as disinfectants.
- Explain the process of cleaning and disinfecting a treatment room.
- Explain the process of pre-cleaning contaminated dental instruments.
- Explain the aspects of instrument processing and sterilization.
- Discuss the seven steps in processing dental instruments.
- Describe the three most common methods of heat sterilization and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Understand the precautions necessary when packaging materials for sterilization.
- Describe the steps in sterilization of the high-speed dental handpiece.
- Explain the differences between process indicators and process integrators.
- Describe the methods of biological monitoring.
- Explain the primary disadvantage of flash sterilization.
- Explain how sterilization failures can occur.
- Explain the limitation of chemical liquid sterilants.
- Describe the classification of instrument use to determine the type of processing.
- Explain the purpose of a holding solution.
- Understand the safety precautions necessary when operating an ultrasonic cleaner.
- Describe the regulatory and advisory agencies’ role in infection control.
- Explain the difference between regulations and recommendations.
- Identify four professional sources for dental information.
- Name the premier infection control educaitonal organization in dentistry.
- Identify and compare the roles of the CDC, EPA, NIOSH, OSHA, MIOSHA, OSAP, FDA, and ADA concerning infection control.
- Explain chemical and waste management in the dental environment.
- Describe potential long-term and short-term effects of exposure to chemicals.
- Explain the components of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
- Describe three common methods of chemical exposure.
- Describe the components of a hazard communication program.
- Explain the purpose of a material safety data sheet.
- Explain labeling of secondary container.
- Describe the difference between chronic and acute chemical exposure.
- Identify four methods of personal protection against chemical exposure.
- Describe how various chemicals should be stored.
- Discuss the record keeping requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard.
- Identify types of handling of regulated and toxic waste generated in a dental office.
- Identify methods to reduce contamination of dental unit waterlines.
- Discuss why dental units have more bacteria than faucets.
- Explain the role of biofilm in dental unit waterline (DUWL) contamination.
- List the factors in bacterial contamination of dental unit water.
- Identify the primary source of microorganisms in dental unit water.
- Discuss the methods to reduce bacterial contamination in dental unit waterlines.
- Apply basic infection control procedures required for patient contact consistent with published guidelines.
- Demonstrate hand hygiene technique.
- Demonstrate donning PPE.
- Demonstrate Pre- and Post-patient treatment room procedures .
- Prepare instruments for reprocessing.
- Sterilize specific instruments.
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