Foundations of Infection Control and OSHA Standards
MODULE OVERVIEW
Learning Objectives
- Define Standard Precautions and explain their purpose
- Identify OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standards relevant to dental settings
- Distinguish between sterilization, disinfection, and sanitization
- Explain the Spaulding Classification system
Goal
Understand the role of the sterilization technician in the chain of infection prevention.
Estimated Time
Lesson 30 min | Quiz 20 min
Google Classroom
Invitation to Join
You will be sent an invite link to join the Sterilization Technician Google Classroom.
These materials are designed to fill the gaps that on-the-job training cannot always cover:
- The “why” behind every procedure
- Regulatory knowledge
- Critical thinking under pressure
- Self-directed mastery of infection control science
Video Resources
Chain of Infection Osmosis | Approx. 5 min | Excellent visual animation of all 6 links
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens dental | Approx. 10–15 min | OSHA-compliant content
Spaulding Classification dental instruments | Approx. 8 min
CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings