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Personal Protective Equipment

COURSE NUMBER: 483

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

Participants in Personal Protective Equipment will be introduced to (1) the concept of personal protective equipment (PPE), (2) federal agencies with advisory and regulatory/enforcement jurisdiction related to PPE, (3) the indication for an...

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Overview

Participants in Personal Protective Equipment will be introduced to (1) the concept of personal protective equipment (PPE), (2) federal agencies with advisory and regulatory/enforcement jurisdiction related to PPE, (3) the indication for and selection of PPE for use in oral healthcare settings, and (4) a hierarchy of steps to follow for putting on and safely removing PPE to prevent skin, mucosal, clothing, and environmental contamination.


Participants in this course will be introduced to (1) the concept of personal protective equipment (PPE), (2) federal agencies with advisory and regulatory/enforcement jurisdiction related to PPE, (3) the indication for and selection of PPE for use in oral healthcare settings, and (4) a hierarchy of steps to follow for putting on and safely removing PPE to prevent skin, mucosal, clothing, and environmental contamination.

  • Intended Audience:

    Office Managers, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists, Dental Assistant Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Jul 31, 2015

  • Last Revision Date:

    Jun 30, 2018

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Jun 29, 2021

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Define PPE and identify those relevant to the safety of oral healthcare personnel.
  • Discuss the roles of federal agencies with advisory or regulatory/enforcement jurisdiction related to the establishment of a safe and healthy working place.
  • Discuss the regulatory role of the FDA as it relates to medical devices and the rationale for the classification of medical devices, e.g., PPE.
  • Discuss the indication for and selection of PPE with reference to three key elements: anticipated exposure, barrier effectiveness, and fit.
  • Demonstrate the steps to follow for putting on and safely removing PPE.

Disclaimers

Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy. Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • Dr. Terézhalmy has done consulting work for Procter & Gamble and has served on the dentalcare.com Advisory Board.

Submission Information

Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY


Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886