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Dentistry CE AGD Accredited Continuing Education for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and other Dental Professionals |
HIV/AIDS Infection Control for Dental Professionals – 2 CE
Activity Overview
This course covers the topic of HIV/AIDS and infection for dental professionals. It fulfills the requirements for the 2 hour requirement for HIV/AIDS. This course complies with HIV/AIDS requirements and is approved by an MQA Dental Board for Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
- Define HIV and AIDS
- Describe the impact of HIV and AIDS in the U.S. and globally
- Describe the stages of HIV infection and their clinical manifestations
- Identify common modes of HIV transmission
- Identify populations at high risk for HIV infection
- Describe current methods of testing for HIV
- Describe legal considerations related to HIV testing
- Identify ways to prevent the transmission of HIV
- Identify special considerations regarding occupational infection control
- Describe how attitudes toward HIV and AIDS have evolved
- Describe legal protections afforded to those living with HIV and AIDS
Content Complexity
Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts
Financial Support Disclosure
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support.
Delivery Type
Online
Home Study Monograph
Credits
2.0 Contact Hours
Category
AIDS Therapy/Infection Control
Target Audience
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Specialist
Dental Technician
Dentist
Activity Type
Activity-based
Contains case-based material
Accreditation
Provider No. 50-20641
AGD No. 386503
CE Broker No. 20-625728
Faculty
Jonas Ashbaugh, DDS
Cost
Requirements for Credit
Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.
CE Broker Reporting
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Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Mac OS X 10.1 or higher
iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection:
T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable
4G cellular connection
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