Home Study Courses

*These Home Study Courses are Online.

Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect the Self Study Course*

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Become familiar with child abuse reporting laws in various states including NY, NJ, MD, & PA.

• Define and identify the four most commonly recognized forms of child maltreatment.

• Review risk factors that may contribute to child abuse and neglect.

• Become aware of the behavioral, emotional, and physical signs that a child is being maltreated.

• Recognize the most common types of childhood inflicted injuries in order to report them.

*Note: Also approved by the New York State Education Department and the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners.

OSHA & Infection Control Requirements the Self Study Course

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Understand how bloodborne pathogens may be transmitted in the work environment.

• Review the latest CDC guidelines and OSHA Laws regarding infection control protocols.

• Review procedures and steps in handling an occupational exposure incident.

• Review the proper use of personal protective equipment in dentistry.

• Recognize how to avoid the transmission of pathogens to patients and healthcare workers.

• Distinguish between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization and the guidelines for each method.

Viral Hepatitis the Self-Study Course

Upon completion of the course attendees will be able to:

• Review liver functions and its role in systemic well-being.

• Define and review the basic signs and symptoms of liver inflammation.

• Understand the modes and risks of viral hepatitis transmission.

• Review the guidelines issued by the CDC for the prevention of viral hepatitis exposure.

• Outline the prevalence and distribution of viral hepatitis infections.

• List clinical indicators of both acute & chronic hepatitis.

• Discuss the clinical features, modes of transmissions, and prevention strategies for viral hepatitis A-E.

• Recognize the steps to take following an exposure incident and the risks of seroconverting.

• Review OSHA law in reference to the Hepatitis B vaccine for healthcare workers.

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