CE Courses

Available Courses

Medicom CE Live Marathon

Earn 3 CE credits through Medicom University’s FREE CE Marathon!

By registering for our FREE CE Marathon, scheduled for December 14th, 2021, you’ll have access to three 1-hour Infection Control Webinars:

7-8 PM ET / 4-5 PM PT : Respiratory Protection: Keeping Yourself and Others Safe – 1 CE

This course will take an in-depth look at the science behind surgical masks, how masks are made and how to wear a mask correctly for optimal protection. 

8-9 PM ET / 5-6 PM PT : The Importance and Use of Surface Disinfectants  – 1 CE

This course will focus on the science and regulations behind surface disinfectants, how they work and how to use them correctly. 

9-10 PM ET / 6-7 PM PT : The Importance and Use of Sterilization Pouches   – 1 CE

This course will discuss how sterilization pouches are made, how to use them correctly and the regulations applicable to sterilization processing. 

New Live CE Course!

Sign up for our new FREE course on Prevention Practices and the Use of Fluoride and earn 1 CE credit  

December 16th 2021:  8-9 PM ET / 5-6 PM PT 

This course will take an in-depth look at the causes of enamel wear, common risk factors, the caries disease process and how fluoride therapies work to prevent caries. 

Respiratory Protection: Keeping Yourself and Others Safe

Credits: 1 CEU
AGD Subject Code: 010
Prerequisites: none
Course Format: Online Lecture (Webinar)
Intended Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students

Course Description

This course will take an in-depth look at the science behind surgical masks, how they are made and how to wear a mask correctly for optimal protection.

Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the importance of wearing a surgical mask.
• Understand the differences between a surgical mask and an N95 respirator.
• Understand ASTM standards and how masks are tested to ensure compliance.
• Select the correct level of mask for various tasks.
• Understand how to correctly wear a face mask.

The Importance and Use of Surface Disinfection

Credits: 1 CEU
AGD Subject Code: 010
Prerequisites: none
Course Format: Online Lecture (Webinar)
Intended Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students

Course Description

This course will take an in-depth look at the science and regulations behind surface disinfectants, how they work and how to use them correctly.

Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the disinfection standards set by the CDC.
• Explain the difference between cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and barrier protection, and know when to use each process.
• Describe the 3 different types of disinfectants on the market.
• Understand the difference between Kill time and Product Contact Time.
• Know how to select and use disinfectants.

Instrument Sterilization: Because Patient Safety Matters

Credits: 1 CEU
AGD Subject Code: 010
Prerequisites: none
Course Format: Online Lecture (Webinar)
Intended Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assistant Students

Course Description

This course will take an in-depth look at how sterilization pouches are made, how to use them correctly and the regulations applicable to sterilization processing.

Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the importance of using sterilization pouches in healthcare settings.
• Understand the importance of chemical indicators.
• Explain how to load a sterilization pouch.
• Know how to determine if a sterilization pouch has been successfully processed.
• Understand sterilization standards and recommendations.

New CE course coming soon: Dental Varnish - 1 CE Credit