© 1998 – 2024 National Dental Assisting Examining Board 22 Candidate Handbook for the Written Examination – 2024 3.1.2. Explain and demonstrate approved methods for the prevention of disease transmission including: 3.1.2.1. standard infection control procedures 3.1.2.2. pre-cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment and supplies 3.1.2.3. proper storage protocols for equipment and supplies 3.1.2.4. quality assurance protocols and proper use of instrument reprocessing equipment 3.1.2.5. personal protective equipment 3.1.2.6. immunization 3.1.3. Employ accepted safety standards for infection prevention and handling of hazardous materials and substances in the workplace including: 3.1.3.1. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 3.1.3.2. Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 3.1.3.3. Waste Disposal Regulations 3.1.4. Employ protocols for injury prevention, exposure control, post- exposure first aid and updating employee health records 3.1.5. Explain protocols used to reduce biofilm within dental unit waterlines and evacuation systems 3.1.6. Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies and operate equipment following best practice protocols for safety and asepsis 3.2. TEAM ERGONOMICS 3.2.1. Apply principles of ergonomics in positioning the patient, operator, dental assistant and equipment throughout all procedures 3.2.2. Apply the principles of instrument and material transfer to support patient safety, procedural efficiency, and injury prevention, when assisting an operator 3.2.3. Demonstrate operator ergonomics and proper instrumentation techniques, to ensure patient safety, procedural efficiency and prevent personal injury 3.2.4. Demonstrate exercises for prevention or relief of symptoms related to musculoskeletal disorders and injuries
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