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OSHA Training Course: The In’s and Out’s of Germ Warfare (WEBINAR)

March 26, 2021

Course overview

Infections present a significant hazard in the dental environment. Although protection of the patient is an obvious priority, oral healthcare personnel are also vulnerable to exposure. The intent of this course is to set forth an Infection Control/Exposure Control Protocol to minimize the transmission of infections in the clinical process (for the protection of patients and oral health care personnel alike) via direct contact with blood, saliva, and other secretions; via indirect contact with contaminated instruments, operatory equipment, and environmental surfaces; and via airborne contaminant's, such as droplet spatter and aerosols of infectious body fluids.

Objectives

Participants in this course will be introduced to evidence-based information that will facilitate compliance with 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Final Rule (Federal Register 56(235): 64004-182, 1991 and the implementation of recommendations made by other federal, state, and local agencies and professional organizations.

In addition to fulfilling your annual OSHA requirements upon completion of this course, oral healthcare personnel should be able to:

Understand the rational for the need for an Infection Control/Exposure Control Protocol

Develop and implement an practical Infection Control/Exposure Control Protocol appropriate for a particular oral healthcare setting, which include the following essential elements:

Education and training

Standard precautions Vaccinations

Personal protective equipment

Work practice and engineering controls

Environmental infection control

Post exposure evaluation and follow-up

Medical records

Medical conditions and work restrictions

Presenter(s)

Michaell A. Huber, D.D.S.
- Dr. Michaell A. Huber is a 1980 graduate from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, San Antonio, Texas. Upon graduation, he embarked upon 22-year career serving in the United States Navy Dental Corps.
  
  He received a Certificate in Oral Medicine from the National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Maryland in 1988 and is diplomat of the American Board of Oral Medicine. From 1996-1998, he served as Chairman, Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology; Director, Graduate Program in Oral Medicine, National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Maryland; and as Specialty Leader for Oral Medicine to the Surgeon General of the United States Navy, Washington, DC.
  
  In 2002, Dr. Huber returned to his alma mater to teach both pre-doctoral and graduate dental students. He is a recipient of the 2014 UTHSCSA Presidential Teaching Excellence Award, the 2018 Diamond Pin Award from the American Academy of Oral Medicine, and the 2019 UT System Regents Outstanding Teaching Award. He is a Past President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine.
  
  Dr. Huber retired from his full-time faculty position in the summer of 2020, but continues to support the School of Dentistry’s mission of teaching excellence as an Adjunct Professor and currently serves as a member of the National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards.

Time

Check-in: 12:30 PM
Program time: Friday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location

Webinar/Virtual Course

Tuition

Individual: $130.00

Credit

Hours: 3

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR

TSBDE considers "Live Active Webinar" equal to an "In Person" course. Full CE credit hours are awarded. This webinar is NOT pre-recorded. It is live and interactive with the presenter. This course will not be held on campus.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

On the week of the course, you will receive an email with a weblink to this virtual webinar. This same email will also provide a link to the course handout. Download this PDF document to your device. Remember to look for this email notice on the email address you provided us when creating your UT Health CDE account. Check your email account’s Inbox and Junk/Spam folders.

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For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
Phone: (210) 567-3177
Email: smile@uthscsa.edu

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