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1 Requisite Approval must be attached CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DEPARTMENT Health Occupations COURSE NUMBER DENT 122 TITLE Infection Control in the Dental Office THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFIED AS: DEGREE APPLICABLE UNIT VALUE 1.5 LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK BASED ON 18 WEEK SEMESTER 1.5 ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment required in, DENT 100. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to prepare the dental assistant in the prevention of disease transmission in the work environment. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the infectious disease process, use of barriers, sterilization, disinfection, OSHA requirements, and the concept of universal precautions. One and one-half hours lecture per week. CLASS SCHEDULE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to prepare the dental assistant in all aspects of preventing disease transmission in the work environment. COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. identify the Occupational Safety and Health standards that pertain to the dental profession 2. identify the Infection Control Regulations stated by the Dental Board of California 3. identify and describe the treatment and prevention of the various

5 ENTRANCE SKILLS, PREREQUISITES, OR CO-REQUISITES Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment required in, DENT 100.

2 DENT 122 Infection Control in the Dental Office Page 2 infectious diseases that could be contracted in a dental office REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS Modern Dental Assisting, Bird/Robinson, 2002 Course Lecture Guide The reading for this course is: PRIMARILY COLLEGE LEVEL REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS OUTSIDE OF CLASS Over an 18 week presentation of the course three hours per week are required for each unit of credit. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Students will be required to complete the following types of assignments outside of the regular class time: Study Answer questions based on text and lecture course content Practice skills in campus clinical/lab situations Read required materials Observe activities related to course content in an office observation assignment DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSE: 2 hours of independent work done out of class per each hour of lecture or class work, or 3 hours lab, practicum, or the equivalent, per unit. COURSE CONTENT I. Microbiology A. Pioneers B. Groups of microorganism C. Viruses/bacteria D. Transmission E. Prevention 1. hand washing 2. PPE 3. immune system II. Disease Transmission and Infection Control A. Change of infection

of credit. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture.

3 DENT 122 Infection Control in the Dental Office Page 3 1. types 2. mode of transportation in dental office B. Immune system C. Prevention III. IV. OSHA Bloodborne Standard A. Dentist/employers B. PPE C. Exposure control plan D. Post exposure incident E. Training F. Immunization G. Record keeping H. Management of sharps and waste 1. EPA 2. hazardous 3. infectious I. Hand washing 1. procedure 2. dermatitis 3. allergies Principles and Techniques of Disinfection A. Treatment area B. Barriers 1. types 2. procedure C. Precleaning 1. PPE 2. procedure 3. ultrasonic/hand scrubbing D. Disinfectants 1. types 2. procedure V. Instrument Processing and Sterilization A. Classification of instruments B. Instrument processing area C. Precleaning and packaging of instruments D. Sterilization monitoring E. Methods of sterilization F. Handpiece sterilization

dermatitis 3. allergies Principles and Techniques of Disinfection A. Treatment area B. Barriers 1. types 2. procedure C. Precleaning 1. PPE 2. procedure 3. ultrasonic/hand scrubbing D.

4 DENT 122 Infection Control in the Dental Office Page 4 VI. VII. VIII. IX. Regulatory and Advisory Agencies A. Association and organization 1. ADA 2. OSAP 3. state and local societies B. Government agencies 1. CDC 2. FDA 3. EPA 4. OSHA 5. HIOSH Chemical and Waste Management A. Hazardous chemicals 1. MSDS 2. PPE 3. control of spills 4. eyewash unit 5. waste disposal B. Hazard communication program 1. employee right-to-know law 2. hazard communication program 3. written program 4. inventory 5. MSDS 6. training 7. labeling C. Dental office waste management 1. state regulations 2. classification of waste 3. waste disposal Dental Water Lines A. Microorganisms B. Methods of reducing C. Self-contain water reservoirs Ergonomics A. Ergonomics in the dental office B. Musculoskeletal disorder 1. posture 2. deviation 3. movements

Hazard communication program 1. employee right-to-know law 2. hazard communication program 3. written program 4. inventory 5. MSDS 6. training 7. labeling C. Dental office waste management 1.

5 DENT 122 Infection Control in the Dental Office Page 5 METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Lecture/Discussion METHODS OF ASSESSMENT FOR DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES: Students will be graded, at minimum, in at least one of the following categories. If "essay" is not checked, it must be explained why essays are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade in the course. ESSAY OR SUBSTANTIAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT Includes not only "blue book" examinations but any written assignment of sufficient length and complexity to require students to select and organize ideas as well as to explain them. A course grade may not be based solely on attendance. Revised & Classified: April, 1991 Revised: October, 1991 Revised: March, 1996 Revised: October, 1996 Revised: October, 2003

ESSAY OR SUBSTANTIAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT Includes not only "blue book" examinations but any written assignment of sufficient length and complexity to require students to select and organize

6 REQUISITE APPROVAL The Requisite Approval form must be completed for any course that carries a prerequisite, corequisite, or limitation on enrollment as indicated on the Course Approval form. Department: Health Occupations Course number: DENT 122 Title: Infection Control in the Dental Office I. RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S): Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment required in, DENT 100. II. TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY. CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE LETTER: B. SEQUENTIAL/CONCURRENT Include in the content review a comparison of the skills, concepts and information taught in the first or concurrent course to those required at entrance for success in the second course. III. CONTENT REVIEW. FACULTY SHOULD BASE CONTENT REVIEW ON THE SYLLABUS AND OUTLINE OF RECORD, TESTS, RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, TESTS, AND GRADING CRITERIA. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX TO INDICATE THAT THE CONTENT REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED: For courses to be used as requisites or advisories, compare the knowledge and/or skills needed at entry with those taught in the requisite, concurrent, or advisory course. A. LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THE COURSE: 1. Universal precautions required to prevent disease transmission in a work environment. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the disease process and the method of disease transmission. 3. Demonstrate ability to choose appropriate barriers and techniques to prevent disease transmission.

RECOMMENDED REQUISITE(S): Prerequisite: Completion of, or concurrent enrollment required in, DENT 100. II. TYPE OF REQUISITE AND THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SCRUTINY. CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE LETTER: B.

7 REQUISITE APPROVAL DENT 122 Infection Control in the Dental Office Page 2 B. LIST THE SPECIFIC SKILLS, CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION THE STUDENT WILL ATTAIN IN THE REQUISITE COURSE OR THAT WILL BE MEASURED WITH THE REQUISITE TEST: 1. Knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology required to comprehend advanced course content. 2. Concepts of patient management and treatments. 3. Demonstrate ability to identify anatomical structures using accepted dental terminology. 4. Knowledge of the profession of dentistry with emphasis on the dental auxiliary career leader. NOTE: Per District policy and procedures the completed and approved Requisite Approval form is considered to be part of the official course outline of record.

Knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology required to comprehend advanced course content. 2. Concepts of patient management and treatments. 3.

Requisite Approval must be attached

Requisite Approval must be attached CITRUS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE DEPARTMENT Health Occupations COURSE NUMBER DENT 125 TITLE Dental Practice Management THIS COURSE IS CLASSIFIED