The Annual Basic Training Course in Infection Control is a core educational package covering all the basics in infection prevention and safety. This course is a crucial building block for all state compliance officers and risk management professionals.
The course runs from Monday through Wednesday, January 6-8, 2014 and offers CE credit plus a comprehensive resource binder, checklists, tools and much more. Registration and additional details will be available on July 1, 2013.
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Prerequisites
In order to obtain maximum benefit from this course, it is suggested that all attendees have:
- A professional degree (DDS, DMD, RDH, MD, RN); or
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- A minimum of an associates degree (preferably in healthcare or the life/health sciences); or
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- Completed basic dental assisting training with at least two years clinical experience; or
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- Completed a training program leading to either registration (RDA) or certification (CDA) with at least two years clinical experience.
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Schedule
Click HERE for Listing of World-class Faculty for Course Following is the course schedule from 2013. NOTE: Final course details will be available on July 1, 2013. Monday (8 am - 5 pm): Emphasis on Microbiology/Diseases
- Welcome, Introductions, Orientation
- Historical Perspective
- Microbiology Update
- Infectious Diseases Update
- Immunizations Update
- Hepatitis Update
- Tuberculosis Update
- Healthcare Associated Infections / Surveillance
- Ice Breaker
Tuesday, January 8 (8 am - 4:45 pm): Emphasis on Prevention
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Eve Cuny RDA, MS
- Hand Hygiene - Eve Cuny RDA, MS
- Disinfection and Sterilization - Lynne Sehulster PhD, M(ASCP)
- Instrument Processing - Karen Gregory RN
- Prevention & Management of Occupational Exposure - Kathy Eklund RDH, MHP
- Glove Selection & Performance - Curt Hamann MD
- Latex Allergies - Curt Hamann MD
- Musculoskeletal Disorders - Curt Hamann MD
Wednesday, January 9 (8 am - 4:30 pm): Emphasis on Application
- Dental Operatory Asepsis - Kevin Plummer DDS
- Dental Lab Asepsis - Kevin Plummer DDS
- Mercury Hygiene Best Practices - Kevin Plummer DDS
- Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWL) Management - Nuala Porteous BDS, MPH
- Dental Product Evaluation - Kathy Eklund RDH, MHP
- Vendor Fair & Hands-On Training Stations
- Special Considerations - Richard VanderWeele DMD
- Patient Safety - Michael Joseph DDS, MSD
- VA Lessons Learned - Michael Joseph DDS, MSD
Thursday, January 10 (8 am - 4:15 pm): Emphasis on OSHA and Consulting "How-tos"
- OSHA BBP - Karen Gregory RN
- OSHA HAZCOM - Karen Gregory RN
- Program Management - Richard VanderWeele DMD
- Service Breakouts (Federal Dental Services)
- How to Successfully Enter the Dental Consulting World - Jackie Dorst RDH
- Review, Resources and Wrap-Up
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Travel & Destination Information
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Upon arrival at San Antonio International Airport;
Go to the baggage claim area to pick up your bags. You will also see a kiosk with hotel phones. Please pick up the phone that says Hilton San Antonio Airport Hotel. It will automatically dial the operator at the hotel. Let him/her know you have arrived and which airlines you were on. The operator will dispatch a driver to pick you up!
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Deadlines
The deadline to register as an attendee for both the hotel and the BASIC TRAINING Infection Prevention & Safety Course is December 28, 2012.
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Participation Policies
- Continuing Education (CE) Credits are awarded at the conclusion of the program to participants who have attended all programming.
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- Professional behavior of all attendees and manufacturer representatives is expected at this dental meeting. Disruptive or discourteous behavior will not be tolerated.
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Course Registration
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Special rate - $200 |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing by December 28, 2012 receive a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received after December 28, 2012 are not eligible for refunds.
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Registration Options - Note Special Rate!!!
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Exhibitor Information
A Great Opportunity:
- All companies that produce and/or distribute quality infection control products are encouraged to participate in the 2013 BASIC TRAINING Infection Prevention & Safety Course. A special VENDOR FAIR is built into the program and offers dedicated time to meet with the course attendees about your products.
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- The Vendor Fair is scheduled on Wednesday, January 9 from 12:45 pm until 2:45 pm.
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- Companies also are encouraged to send their marketing personnel to the entire course; a special exhibitor discount is offered.
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- The deadline for Exhibitor Registration is December 28, 2012
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Exhibitor Registration Options
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