Title: Demonstrate compliance with governmental regulations and guidelines.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I) > Section: Performing Infection-Control Techniques

Demonstration should include

- definition and use of standard precautions
- adherence to mandatory updates (e.g., routine or pandemic situations)
- use of PPE
- explanation of the roles of state and federal agencies, including OSHA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), regarding infection control and disease prevention.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are PPE items? What are their protective values?
- What are some factors that could harm an individual even when using PPE?
- What is the difference between a recommendation and a regulation?
- What are the roles of OSHA, EPA, and CDC, as they relate to dentistry?