Indiana Law and Ethics for Dental Professionals, 5th Edition
19.95
About the Course:
The course identifies violations of the Indiana Dental Practice Act that can result in the denial, revocation, or suspension of a license. In addition to discussing the Indiana state laws that govern dental professionals, the course describes the federal regulations promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with particular emphasis on the OSHA regulations most commonly violated by dental offices and clinics throughout the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the terms ethics and jurisprudence.
- Discuss the specific use of the five principles that guide the American Dental Association (ADA) Code of Professional Conduct.
- Explain how the laws of Indiana and the ADA Code of Professional Conduct apply to dentists and dental hygienists.
- Discuss the OSHA regulations that apply to dental offices and those that are most frequently violated.
- Describe the recommendations for infection control in dentistry of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other branches of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Discuss the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and its updates, as well as the Hazard Communication Standard.
- List updates to the Indiana Dental Practice Act.
About the Author:
Christine Wisnom, RN, BSN, is a nurse educator for Omega Educational Associates. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Nursing. Her primary areas of interest are infectious diseases and infection control, and she lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on these topics. Ms. Wisnom served as both a member and as the chair of the Infection Control/Biosafety Committee at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry for many years. She has published numerous articles and abstracts in medical and dental journals and has coordinated multiple research projects.
AGD code - 555
How to Receive Credit
Read the entire course online or in print.
Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to:
Complete a mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
Provide required personal information and payment information.
Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation.
Print your Certificate of Completion.
Disclosures
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2020: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.
How to Receive Credit
Read the entire course online or in print.
Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to:
Complete a mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
Provide required personal information and payment information.
Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation.
Print your Certificate of Completion.
Disclosures
Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.
Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri Healthcare, LLC not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2020: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.