Colds and Flu: What Oral Health Providers Should Know

 

COURSE SUMMARY

TITLE: Colds and Flu: What Oral Health Providers Should Know

AUTHOR: Louis G. DePaola, DDS, MS

ABSTRACT: Colds and flu are a part of life, but can be minimized with basic infection control principles. This paper details how to prevent the spread of colds and flu in the dental practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand the warning signs of influenza that require urgent medical attention.
2. Know good health practices that help to prevent the spread of influenza.
3. Identify individuals who should get the influenza vaccine.

CATEGORY: Infection Control

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 2

COST: $20

PUBLISH DATE:  December 2011

EXPIRATION DATE: December 2014

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DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in this CE course are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Richmond Institute for Continuing Dental Education or its affiliates. Any brand or product name mentioned throughout this course should not be inferred as an endorsement of any kind by any of the aforementioned parties.

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SCORING: To earn credit for completing a course from The Richmond Institute for Continuing Dental Education, participants must earn an overall score of 75 percent or above on the associated exam before receiving a certificate that confirms CE accreditation. (*NOTE: There is no limit to the number of times a participant may re-take the exam in order to obtain this passing score).

 

 

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