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Dental Education and Courses

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Nebraska ICAP has gathered educational opportunities, free courses and even certification information for those that are interested.

We also have a Mentorship Program available to those that wish to expand their infection prevention knowledge and skills.  Please email us at nebraskaicap@nebraskamed.com if interested.

Dental Specific Training

  1. CDC and OSAP: Foundations Training for Dental Healthcare Professionals
    1. https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/foundations-building-the-safest-dental-visit.html
  2. CDC: Training Modules: Basic Expectations for Safe Care
    1. https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/safe-care-modules.htm
  3. Crest Oral B continuing Education
    1. https://www.dental.care.com

Dental Certification Resources

  1. Dental Assisting National Board Exam Overview
    1. https://www.danb.org/Become-Certified/Exams-and-Certifications.aspx
  2. Dental Assisting National Board: Certified Dental Assistant Overview
    1. https://www.danb.org/Become-Certified/Exams-and-Certifications/CDA.aspx
  3. Dental Assisting National Board: Exam Outlines
    1. https://www.danb.org/en/Become-Certified/Prepare-for-DANB-Exams/Exam-Outlines.aspx
  4. Dental Infection Control Education and Certification Overview
    1. https://dentalinfectioncontrol.org/certification/cdipc/
  5. Certified Dental Infection Prevention and Control Outline
    1. https://dentalinfectioncontrol.org/site-files/wp-content/uploads/4028-CDIPC-Exam-Outline-and-References.pdf

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

  1. APIC Nebraska
    1. http://www.goapic.org/
  2. APIC Implementation Guides
    1. https://apic.org/professional-practice/implementation-guides/
  3. Education and Events Overview
    1. https://apic.org/education-and-events/overview/
  4. Infection Preventionist (IP) competency model
    1. https://apic.org/professional-practice/infection-preventionist-ip-competency-model/
  5. Topic-specific infection prevention
    1. https://apic.org/resources/topic-specific-infection-prevention/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

  1. Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Principles of Infection Transmission and the Role of the Environment
    1. https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/strive/EC101-508.pdf
  2. Project Firstline – CDC’s National Training Collaborative for Healthcare Infection Prevention & Control
    1. https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/projectfirstline/index.html
  3. State Targeting Reduction in Infections via Engagement (STRIVE) Infection Control Traininghttps://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/training/strive.html
  4. Training on Designing, Implementing and Evaluating a Sharps Injury Prevention Plan
    1. https://www.cdc.gov/sharpssafety/tools.html

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC)

  1. Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC)
    1. https://www.cbic.org/CBIC/Get-Certified.htm

Medline University

Medline University (http://www.medlineuniversity.com/home) provides unlimited access to over 200 free continuing education courses for healthcare professionals.

·         User will need to create user ID and password. Search for courses within catalog.

 
Date Assigned Date Complete Course Name Contact Hour(s)
    Standards for Infection Control: An Update for Healthcare Workers  
    Hand Hygiene: Basic Principles and Competency 1.0
    Fits Like a Glove: Hand Hygiene with Glove Use 1.0
    Personal Protective Equipment for Nurses and Healthcare Personnel 1.5
    Bloodborne Pathogens 1.0
    Sterile Storage. . . Or is it? 0.5
    Specialty Testing of Steam Sterilizers 0.5
    Wet Packs – Causes and Solutions 0.5
    Roles and Responsibilities of Technicians 0.5
    Essentials of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing 1.0
    Best Practices for High Level Disinfection 1.0
    Are you Ready for a Sterilization Recall 1.0
    Accountability for Surgical Instrument Processing 1.0
    Are your Instruments Really Clean 1.0
    The Critical Role of the Sterile Processing Department Staff 1.0
    Packaging to Facilitate Sterilization and Sterility Maintenance 1.0
    Protecting your Patient and Yourself: appropriate Surgical Attire and Effective Sterile Technique 1.0
    Rigid Container Testing of Steam Sterilizers 0.75
    Quality Prep of Surgical Instruments 0.75
    Are Your Items Sterile? 0.75
    Dealing With Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use (IFUs) 0.50
    Best Practices for Processing Ophthalmic Instruments 0.60
    Best Practices for Loaner Surgical Instruments 0.60

Midmark Educational Courses

The following training videos are specific to the use of Midmark Medical M9 and M11 Steam Sterilizers:

 
Date Assigned Date Complete Course Name Contact Hour(s)
    Midmark Medical Ritter® M9 M11 Steam Sterilizers: Instrument Preparation Loading  
    Midmark Medical Ritter® M9 M11 Steam Sterilizers: Operation  
    Midmark Medical Ritter® M9 M11 Steam Sterilizers: Daily Weekly Maintenance  
    Midmark Medical Ritter® M9 M11 Steam Sterilizers: Monthly Maintenance  
    Midmark Medical Ritter® M9 + M11 Steam Sterilizers: Programming Custom Sterilization Cycles  
    Midmark Medical 5 Steps to Avoiding Cross-Contamination in Your IP Workflow  

Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN)

  1. Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN)
    1. nicn.org/

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)

  1. The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
    1. https://www.shea-online.org/

Steris University

STERIS University (https://university.steris.com) offers the following free online learning modules to teach and document basic concepts of instrument cleaning and sterilization.

·         User will need to create user ID and password. Click on course link to access

 
Date Assigned Date Complete Course Name Contact Hour(s)
    The Essentials of Chemical Disinfection in Healthcare – Study Guide (steris.com) 1.0
    Manual Cleaning of Instruments – Study Guide (steris.com) 1.0
    The Principles of Cleaning and Decontamination of Medical Devices – eLearning (steris.com) 1.0
    The Importance of Surface Disinfection and Departmental Housekeeping (steris.com) 1.0
    The Basics of Clean Steam (steris.com) 0.5
    Understanding Steam Sterilization – Study Guide (steris.com) 1.0
    Indicators, Disinfection and Sterilization – Study Guide (steris.com) 1.0
    Introduction to Chemical Indicators (steris.com) 1.0
    Biological Indicators: How Do BIs Work? (steris.com) 1.0
    Now Playing, Biofilms – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Study Guide (steris.com) 1.0
    Air Management – What Does It Mean to SPD? (steris.com) 1.0
    Water Quality for Reprocessing Medical Devices – Study Guide (steris.com) 1.0

TRAIN Learning Network

The TRAIN Learning Network offers the most comprehensive catalog of public health training opportunities. TRAIN is a free service for learners from the Public Health Foundation.

·         User will need to create user ID and password. Click on course link to access

 
Date Assigned Date Complete Course Name Contact Hour(s)
    Disinfection/Sterilization: A Primer With a Focus on Use in Healthcare Facilities, Webcast 1.0
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