
California Dental Practice Act Course

California Dental Practice Act Course is organized by Viva Learning™ LLC.
Release Date: 6/28/18
Expiration Date: 6/28/24
Credits: 2 CEU
Description:
The California Dental Practice Act outlines various aspects of the practice of dentistry in the state of California. Just as dental professionals should be committed to being knowledgeable and current on all recent advancements in their clinical practice, all licensed and practicing dental professionals are also responsible for understanding the current laws governing the practice of dentistry in the state of California, contained in the Dental Practice Act. For this reason, all dental professionals who have earned a California license must fulfill 2 CE credits in the CA Dental Practice Act for each 2-year renewal period.
This Dental Resource Center course meets the requirement for continuing education regarding the California Dental Practice Act; participants will receive a certificate of completion upon earning a passing grade on the post-class exam. This class will cover all the main points of the CA Dental Practice Act and includes current news and updates about rules and regulations governing what you do in the dental office.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
• Chapter 1: Describe the scope of practice for dental professionals.
• Chapter 2: Understand the legal use of auxiliaries within California law.
• Chapter 3: Understand the laws governing oral conscious sedation
• Chapter 4: Describe the requirements for license renewal in the state of California
• Chapter 5: Recognize the prescription writing and dispensing regulations
• Chapter 6: Identify violations of the Dental Practice Act and understand what the CA Dental Board’s Discipline options are.
• Chapter 7: Understand what actions are considered to be ‘Unprofessional Conduct’
• Chapter 8: Understand the Abuse Reporting Law
• Chapter 9: Be familiar with all the recent and upcoming changes in laws that affect the way you practice.