DXX 104 - Infection Control in Dentistry
Description
An introduction to concepts of infection control in dentistry and the infection control protocol for the Dental Auxiliary Programs. Topics include:personal protection equipment, aseptic techniques, sterilization and disinfection methods and equipment, and management of hazardous waste.
Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): DA Students: DAA 112 ; DH Students: BI 127
Academic Program Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene, A.A.A.S.
Consent to Enroll in Course: Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Course Fees: $108.00
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
Dental Assisting, A.A.A.S., Dental Assisting Certificate, Dental Hygiene, A.A.A.S.
Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: DHY125
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: None
General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe basic characteristics associated with pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms
2. Describe progression of human infectious diseases
3. Describe methods of transmission of infectious diseases
4. Compare in general terms natural and artificial immunity
5. Describe the role of various agencies in infection control regulations, manufacturing, and labeling
6. Understand terms associated with regulatory agencies
7. List and describe the major bloodborne pathogens
8. Acquire a working knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
9. Acquire a working knowledge of dental instrument processing methods
10. Acquire a working knowledge of various dental instrument sterilization methods
11. Acquire a working knowledge of dental equipment disinfection techniques
12. Describe and implement radiographic and laboratory asepsis
13. Describe and implement waterline asepsis techniques
14. Describe and implement proper dental waste management protocol
15. Describe the basic elements of the Hazard Communication Standard
Course Outline:
I. Principles of infection control in dentistry
A. Infection control programs/protocols
B. Professional responibility
C. Regulatory agencies
D. Asepsis
1. microorganisms
2. terminology
E. Sterilization
1. methods
2. preparation
3. monitoring
F. Disinfection
1. levels
2. methods
3. agents
4. effectiveness factors
G. GRCC protocols
1. clinic
2. lab
3. radiography
II. Personal Protection
A. Client management
1. universal precaution
2. exposure Control
III. Laboratory asepsis
A. Commercial labs
B. Equipment
C. Materials
IV. Instrument management
A. Sterilization procedures
B. Chemical disinfection
C. Intrument maintenance
V. Handling and disposal of hazardous wastes
A. Sharps management and disposal
B. State and local regulation
C. Biohazardous wastes
D. Environmental contaminants/pollutants
E. Safety Data Sheets
F. Laundry
Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:
Lecture and discussion: 60-70%Audio-visual materials: 5-10% Demonstrations with charts and models: 10-15% Small group discussion: 10-15% Questions and answers: 10-15%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None
Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None
Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None
Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 102225
Course CIP Code: 51.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 32
High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA
School: School of Health & Exercise Science
Department: Dental Auxiliaries
Discipline: DXX
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Program Accreditation Requirement (list below), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master’s Degree preferred, including a minimum of 4000 hours related experience. It is a requirement of the program for instructors to possess at least a registered dental assistant license and/or a registered dental hygiene license in the state of Michigan.
Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20250226T16:59:02
Course Review & Revision Year: 2029-2030
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