OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens, Presented by: Ashley McEachern, RDA

Approved for 0.5 CEU, AADOM is an AGD PACE Approved Provider (can be used towards AADOM Designations)

Bloodborne pathogens compliance is one of the most heavily regulated areas of dental practice, yet it's often taught as a generic checklist rather than something tied to how a real dental office actually operates. This course breaks down the Cal/OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard specifically for dental teams, covering the written Exposure Control Plan, engineering and work-practice controls, PPE, the Hepatitis B vaccination requirement, exposure incident response, and required recordkeeping. It also touches on related dental office compliance areas, including Hazard Communication and Workplace Violence Prevention. Taught by a Registered Dental Assistant who still works chairside today, the course uses real clinical scenarios and practical takeaways rather than a dry read-through of the regulation, helping dental office managers and teams connect each requirement to something concrete in their own practice.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key components of a written Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and when it must be reviewed
• Apply engineering controls, work-practice controls, and PPE requirements to reduce occupational exposure risk
• Describe the Hepatitis B vaccination requirement and the correct steps to take following an exposure incident
• Recognize Hazard Communication and Workplace Violence Prevention requirements as they apply to a dental office
• Explain recordkeeping and retention requirements for training records, exposure incidents, and the Sharps Injury Log