Continuing Education: Available Courses: 2012
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 Portfolio WorkshopThis workshop reviews the CDHO QA Program and assists a RDH with the creation and maintenance of a professional portfolio with emphasis on the clinical self-assessment package, goal setting, and continuing QA activities. |
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CA017 Feb 3 9:00-4:00 |
| Process Of Care This course will serve as an introduction to the history, components, application and implications of using the Dental Hygiene Process of Care. Examples of how to implement the Process of Care will also be discussed. |
Michelle Atkinson, RDH | CB008 April 13 9:00-12:30 CB009 June 1 1:30-5:00 |
| Indices This course will outline the most commonly used indices in private practice, how to use them and how to implement them in a dental office. |
CC005 Mar 30 1:30-5:00 | |
| Evidence Based Practice The new CDHO Standards of Practice state that RDH demonstrate evidence based decision making (EBDM) in their practice and their portfolio. This hands-on course will demystify the EBDM process by guiding participants through the electronic information highway of scientific evidence and helping them analyze and apply new knowledge to their practice. |
Leslie Kenwell-Simpson, RDH | CD006 April 20 1:30-5:00 |
| Record Keeping This course will introduce current record keeping regulations and reviews the importace of maintaining adequate documentation in order to avoice potential litigation. |
CE011 April 13 1:30-5:00 CE012 June 2 9:00-12:30 |
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| Antibiotic Prophylaxis This course will review how to recognize and understand the conditions that require antibiotic prophylaxis according to the new guidelines to ensure safe and effective dental hygiene care. |
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| Systemic Cancers and Dental Hygiene Care This course reviews the impact DH treatment has on our clients with systemic cancers and their treatments, and how they in turn impact DH treatment. Discuss clinical presentations, treatments, side effects and special considerations. |
Janet Aquilina-Arnold, RDH | CG007 May 4 9:00-12:30 |
| Infection Prevention and Control Which agency should the RDH follow for infection control in the oral health care setting? What do the latest guidelines state? How do clinical DH satisfy the CDHO practice and portfolio requirements on a daily, weekly, monthly basis? These questions and more will be answered, including: taking action to stay healthy; avoiding contact with blood, and making client care items safe for use. |
Leslie Kenwell-Simpson, RDH | CL007 April 13 9:00-4:00 |
| Pharmacology Review This course will refresh your knowledge of commonly prescribed medications and their oral, dental and systemic implications. |
CO006 April 20 9:00-4:00 CO007 June 8 9:00-4:00 |
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| Medical Emergencies Review procedures for medical emergencies in the dental office, and how to recognize signs, symptoms and at risk clients. Emergency kit contents and vitals procedures will also be reviewed. |
CQ004 Feb 10 1:30-5:00 CQ005 May 25 9:00-12:30 |
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| Describing Oral Lesions and Barriers to Oral Cancer Screenings This course will increase documentation skills when oral lesions are discovered. It will also touch on barriers to implementing oral cancer screenings in the office and how to overcome these barriers. |
CR005 Mar 30 1:30-5:00 CR006 May 4 1:30-5:00 |
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| Orthodontics - Level I Topics include: orthodontic theory, malocclusions, diagnostic records for treatment planning and current orthodontic procedures including direct orthodontic bonding & bracket/band positioning with hands-on practice. Part I is requried before proceeding to Part II. |
Dr. Melissa Sander, Orthodontist | CS003 May 26 9:00-4:00 FULL |
| Orthodontics - Level II Expand your knowledge and hands on skills in orthodontics in our simulation clinic. Part I is required before proceeding to Part II. This is a two-day course. |
Dr. Melissa Sander, Orthodontist | CZ002 June 1 & 2 9:00-4:00 |
| Ethical Decision Making This course will review key concepts of professionalism, ethics and jurisprudence. The CDHO Code of Ethics will be reviewed and an ethical decision making model will be presented. Examples of ethical dilemmas will be reviewed & discussed. |
Michelle Atkinson, RDH | |
| Implementing RDH Responsibilities in Your Office CDHO Standards of Practice will be used to identify the responsibilities of the DH in private practice. Discussion will include how to ensure these items are implemented, including privacy policies, infection control, HARP, Bill 168, office manuals etc. |
Larissa Voytek, RDH | CU002 May 5 9:00-12:30 |
| Inter-Professional Health Care: Medically Compromised Clients This course discusses managing medically compromised clients through the dental hygiene process of care. Topics: medical/health issues, barriers to care, care considerations, prevention/education/health promotion issues, and common oral manifestations. |
Deborah Hamilton, RDH | CW003 April 27 9:00-4:00 |
| Inter-Professional Health Care:Complimentary Therapies Learn how the various complimentary therapies used in healthcare impact client care in a dental setting. Topics: naturopathic, physio, acupuncture and more. |
Jennifer Cooper, RRDH | CX002 April 14 1:30-5:00 |
| Hypnosis In The Dental Office Learn how hypnosis works and how to apply this skill in a dental office setting to benefit your clients. Bonus: learn how hypnotizable you are! |
Sabrina Tucciarocco, RDH | AA002 April 14 1:30-5:00 |
| The New CDHO Standards of Practice Understand how the new Standards of Practice, which were introduced January 1, 2012 will impact your clinical practice, your portfolio and the profession of dental hygiene. |
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AB001 Feb 24 1:30-5:00 London |
| Periodontal Assessments Keep your clinical periodontal assessments accurate by examining currently accepted AAP periodontal classifications. Review the use and formulation of dental hygiene diagnosis statements including gingivitis and periodontal statements. |
Leslie Kenwell-Simpson, RDH | AC001 Feb 24 9:00-12:30 AC002 May 4 1:30-5:00 London AC003 June 8 1:30-5:00 Windsor - Cancelled AC004 June 9 1:30-5:00 |
| Oral Cancer and the Dental Hygienist This course promotes safe and effictive treatment before, during and after cancer treatment. Topics:implications of chemotherapy and head and neck radiation, intra/extra-oral exams, oral cancer signs, symptoms & risk factors, screening & assessment devices/products. |
Janet Aquilina-Arnold, RDH | AD001 Mar 30 9:00-12:30 |
