Infection Control and Post-Exposure Management for the Oral Healthcare Provider

Course Description: Program fulfills the NYS licensure requirements mandated by NYS Education Department for infection control and includes post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for occupational exposure and the current guidelines. Upon completion of course a 4-year NYS certificate will be provided.

Presented by Gwen Cohen Brown, DDS, FAAOMP

Objectives:

• Identify risks for transmission of bloodborne pathogen (BBP) in the dental setting.

• Define methods of reducing risk.

• Review principles of managing occupational exposures in the dental setting.

• Review CDC/OSHA/PEP guidelines

• Establish a protocol for occupational exposures.

• Educate health care providers regarding PEP options before risk for an exposure.