OSAP to Hold Infection Control Boot Camp in 2006
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) will hold its fifth annual Infection Control Boot Camp, co-sponsored by OSAP-Federal Services Jan. 23-26, 2006 in Atlanta. The program is geared to federal dental services dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and laboratory technicians who have been assigned responsibilities in infection control and occupational health/safety, but is also applicable to large civilian dental practices, health maintenance organizations, dental insurers, dental manufacturer sales/marketing staff, dental infection control consultants, faculty of dental schools, dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, and infection control nurses who work closely with dental clinics.
The OSAP Infection Control Boot Camp offers a way for dental professionals to verify competency in dental infection control and safety principles. The 4-day program will provide the latest information on the implementation and management of effective infection control and occupational health and safety programs for dental settings, emphasizing the infectious diseases and occupational risks associated with dentistry. Attendees will receive up to 27 CE credit hours through the Academy of General Dentistry and the Dental Assisting National Board. OSAP is also an ADA CERP recognized provider.
The OSAP Infection Control Boot camp costs $150 for U.S. Federal Services, $350 for non-military OSAP members, and $400 for all others. For more information, call (800) 298-OSAP (6727) or go to www.OSAP.org.
Source: OSAP
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