Workforce Education at NHTI

Medical Emergency:

Are you ready for a medical emergency in the dental office? This course will review the common Medical emergencies in the dental office. Participants will understand the importance of vital signs, emergency simulation and identify essential equipment for the dental office.

Learning Objectives:

• List ways to prepare and prevent a medical emergency.
• Identify essential equipment for the dental office.
• Demonstrate the management of a common medical emergency in the dental office.

Infection Control:

Participants will be presented a review of infection control in the dental setting. Updated information stated in the CDC guidelines. Standard precautions will be discussed including hand hygiene, PPE, sharps safety. Protocols for the care of waterlines and disinfection of environmental surfaces.

Learning Objective:

• Describe the current CDC guidelines for infection control in a dental setting.
• Explain the importance of standard precautions.
• Identify proper protocols for instrument processing, care of dental unit waterlines, and disinfection of environmental surfaces.

In person at NHTI: February 8, 2025 from 8:00am - 12:00pm

CEUs: 4