Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient Care Items (On-Demand)

Contaminated dental instruments serve as fomites for disease spread unless they are correctly processed to achieve and maintain sterility until used again. This session will describe the standards and best practices for instrument processing for dental facilities. Important aspects of personal protective attire, and transporting of contaminated instruments, and devices will be discussed. This session will also cover the use of mechanical cleaning, packaging, sterilization, sterility assurance, and storage. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Describe the steps involved in instrument processing 
2. Explain the acceptable methods for packaging and sterilizing instruments 
3. Identify the methods of mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring for sterile processing 

Steps to Complete Course:

1. Click on On-Demand Recording below and watch the video
2. Complete the Assessment (requires a passing score of 70%)
3. Complete the Evaluation 
   • Once you complete the Evaluation, you can find your CE Certificate under MY ACCOUNT > MY CERTIFICATES