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Pain Management in Dentistry: Strategies for Dentists and Hygienists
This course is designed to educate dentists and dental hygienists on current principles and techniques for the management of pain. Topics covered include:
- Definition of pain
- Types of pain
- Physiology of pain
- Oral facial pain disorders
- Drugs used to manage pain
- Pain management techniques
- Local anesthetics
- Trigger point injections
- Oral appliances
- Non-traditional techniques
- Opioid awareness and the opioid crisis
- Post-operative pain strategies
- Tools to control fear and anxiety
- Ergonomics
- New products to manage pain and sensitivity
All participants will receive a workbook to be used during this course and that may be referenced at any time. The course is eligible to fulfill training requirements in states that mandate it.
Thurs. August 27th, 11am EST | $45 Registration | 3 CE Credits
CTP Virtual Educational Forum for Dental Hygienists
This seminar is designed and focuses on dental hygienists. We will take an in-depth, easy to understand look at:
- OSHA
- CDC Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry
- HIPAA
- Human Trafficking
- Pain Management
Additional subjects codes will be provided for online learning modules, focused in the areas of:
- Regulatory compliance
- Radiation safety
- Safety Training
- Sexual Harassment
Friday Sep 11, 2020 7:00 AM EST | $139 Registration | 12 CE Credits
Sexual Harassment in the Healthcare Workplace
Sexual harassment has become a prominent topic of discussion. It is found in all industries with the healthcare industry being no exception. All members in a facility should understand how to identify and react to workplace sexual harassment.
Following the training, attendees will be able to:
- Define and recognize sexual harassment
- Understand how to address abusive and unlawful harassment/conduct in the workplace
- Recognize various legal remedies available for victims of harassment
- Establish strategies for prevention and response to harassment
- Identify policies and documentation required for compliance
- Understand their role in preventing sexual harassment and that of their supervisors
Thursday September 24 1:00 PM EST | $30 Registration | 2 CE Credits
OSHA and Infection Control Made Easy for Dentistry
This course helps fulfill the requirements set by OSHA requiring annual retraining sessions for all employees. Participants will be updated on the latest from OSHA, including the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Communication and the Bloodborne Disease Pathogens Standard. The course also covers the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Infection Control Guidelines for Dentistry.
Other topics covered include Subparts of the OSH Act that apply to dentistry including;
- Means of egress
- Ionizing radiation
- Electrical safety
- Fire safety and first aid
- Hazardous materials
- Ventilation
- Recordkeeping
Participants will also review proper protocols for an OSHA inspection of your office and how to assure key staff members can assist you in achieving full compliance.
Thursday October 22 1:00 PM | $45 Registration | 3 CE Credits
HIPAA Compliance Made Easy for Dentistry
This course is designed for all members of the dental team.
The course is designed to educate participants on the training requirements for HIPAA compliance in their facilities. Topics include:
- Electronics Transactions Standard
- Privacy Rule
- Security Rule
- Breach Notification Rule
- Enforcement Rule
- Omnibus Rule
- HITECH Amendment
- Hardware/software components
- Enforcement and penalties
- Inspections
In addition, attendees will learn about the use of consent forms, authorization forms, business associate agreements and will understand how to perform a needs assessment/gap analysis for their facility.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020 7:00 PM EST | $139 Registration | 2 CE Credits