Compliance Training (29)

Course Description:  This course is designed to educate dental professionals on the importance of understanding, preventing, and addressing sexual harassment within the workplace. Through a mix of theory, case studies, and practical solutions, participants will learn to create a safe and respectful work environment for all staff and patients. Audience: Required for dental offices with 15 or more employees.    Course Objectives: Define sexual harassment and identify its various forms within a dental office setting. Understand the legal frameworks and policies surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace.  Recognize the signs of sexual harassment and the impact it has on victims and the workplace environment.  Implement effective prevention strategies to maintain a harassment-free workplace.  Respond appropriately to sexual harassment complaints and allegations, including reporting procedures and support systems for victims.    Delivery Method: Self Instruction AGD Subject Code: 550 Original Release Date: 03/19/2024 Review Date: 03/22/2024 Expiration Date: 03/22/2027 Course Availability: Content availability does not expire. Software and Hardware Requirements: This course is viewable via computer, tablet or mobile device. We always recommend using Chrome or Firefox to view courses. If you need technical assistance, please contact Client Care Team at 817-755-0035

Course Description:   This comprehensive course is designed to empower dental care providers with a deep understanding of the principles of dental ethics and effective leadership within dental settings. It aims to nurture professional conduct and leadership skills that uphold trust, safeguard patients' rights, and maintain the sanctity of the dental profession. By merging the core aspects of ethical practice with leadership principles specifically tailored for dental environments, this course serves as a cornerstone for fostering an ethical, patient-centered, and thriving dental practice.  Course Objectives:   Gain a thorough understanding of the ethical principles guiding the dental profession, focusing on the importance of trust, patient rights, and professional integrity. Learn to navigate complex ethical dilemmas in dental practice, making decisions that prioritize patient welfare and uphold professional standards. Explore the nuances of effective leadership tailored to dental practices, including building patient trust, enhancing team morale, and managing a successful practice. Understand how to integrate ethical considerations into daily dental practice, ensuring that every patient interaction is guided by the highest standards of care and professionalism. Emphasize the importance of a patient-centered approach in dental care, focusing on communication, empathy, and respect for patient autonomy and diversity. Discover strategies for cultivating a positive and ethical workplace culture, enhancing team collaboration, and leading by example in the dental profession.   This Course Includes: Foundations of Ethics Smile Leadership: Navigating Leadership in Dental Settings    Learning Method: Self-instruction CE Credits (total): 1.5  AGD Subject Code(s): 555 & 770 (Self Improvement) Original Release Date: 03/22/2024 Review Date: 03/22/2024 Expiration Date: 03/22/2024 If you need technical assistance or have other questions, please contact the Client Care Team at 817-755-0035 or email us at clientcare@dentalcompliance.com.  

Course Description: Texas has some of the most stringent (and enforced) radiation safety requirements in the country. This course will prepare dental offices for their next unannounced inspection from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Radiation Control Bureau. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This course will provide participants with pounds of prevention; there is no reason to ever get an x-ray violation. This course will support you to that end.  Course Objectives: Participants will review safety considerations while working with x-ray equipment Participants will review safety considerations while working with laser equipment Participants will develop an understanding of state inspection processes Participants will be able to identify and articulate two types of periodic x-ray equipment checks. Bundle Includes:  Texas Radiation and Safety and Compliance Training Dental Radiology Safety: Annual Refresher Participants will be able to articulate compliance requirements for 289.232 and 232.227 (DSHS x-ray and laser rules) 1-Hour Lecture Credit  AGD Subject Code: Original Release Date: 7/1/2019  Review Date: 2/14/2024 Expiration Date: 2/14/2027 This course is self-instruction hosted by Dental Compliance Specialists. For questions or assistance, please email clientcare@dentalcompliance.com or call 817-755-0035.

Course Description:  Dive into this course to get acquainted with the intricacies of anti-fraud and abuse laws pertinent to dental practices. Equip yourself with knowledge about Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the False Claims Act, and the measures to identify, report, and prevent fraud in the healthcare domain. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: Develop a solid understanding of Stark Law, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the False Claims Act. Identify common scenarios in dental practices that can lead to fraud and abuse violations. Recognize the significance of ethical practices to prevent financial and reputational damage. Implement measures to detect potential fraud and abuse in its early stages. Know the appropriate channels to report and handle suspected fraud and abuse incidents. Course Availability: Content availability does not expire. Learning Method: Self-instruction CE Credits: 1.0 hour AGD Subject Code: 565 Original Release Date: 01/01/2024 Review Date: 2/22/2024 Expiration Date: 2/22/2027 Software and Hardware Requirements: This course is viewable via computer, tablet or mobile device. We always recommend using Chrome or Firefox to view courses. If you need technical assistance, please contact Client Care Team at 817-755-0035

Course Description:  Engage in a concise course focusing on the crucial responsibility of abuse reporting. As dental professionals often have unique access to observe and detect signs of potential abuse, this course equips attendees with the knowledge and procedure to report cases concerning children, the elderly, and vulnerable adults effectively and ethically. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will: Recognize the role and importance of dental professionals in identifying potential abuse. Identify and document signs indicative of abuse in various age groups. Understand the proper channels and procedure to report abuse effectively. Be familiar with the legal obligations tied to abuse reporting. Know how to act and provide support post-reporting. Course Availability: Content availability does not expire. CE Credits: 0.5 hour AGD Subject Code: 155 Original Release Date: 01/01/2024 Review Date: 2/22/2024 Expiration Date: 2/22/2024 Software and Hardware Requirements: This course is viewable via computer, tablet or mobile device. We always recommend using Chrome or Firefox to view courses. If you need technical assistance, please contact Client Care Team at 817-755-0035