New Law effective January 1, 2025.
SB 1453 1750.1. Unlicensed DAs Section 1750. (c) — Effective 1-1-2025
The employer of a dental assistant shall be responsible for ensuring that the dental assistant has successfully completed a board-approved eight-hour course in infection control prior to performing any basic supportive dental procedures involving potential exposure to blood, saliva, or other potentially infectious materials.
Reference Full Version of SB1453: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB1453
The 8 hour Infection Control course is divided into two modules, 4 hours of Didactic and 4 hours of Clinical. The Didactic portion of the course (4 hours) may be taken as home study, and must be completed prior to on-site training. The clinical portion of the course (4 hours) must be presented live, hands-on.
Don't wait until the courses are jammed--download the 8 Hour IC Flyer (PDF) and schedule your training today.
Tuition for the 8 hour Infection Control course is $350 per person (minimum 2 people) and includes:
- 4 hour Didactic home study module
- 4 hour Clinical module
- Dental Practice Act home study course
- Flexible schedule-evenings or weekends OK!
- Peace of mind, knowing your practice meets dental board requirements
Group rates available for 4 or more dental assistants taking the course at the same time.
Download the Leslie Canham and Associates, LLC 8 Hour IC Flyer (PDF) to get started! To register, submit completed form (one per person) and payment. Forms may be Faxed 209-785-4458 or mailed to:
Leslie Canham
PO Box 542
Copperopolis, CA 95228