Home Self -Study Courses – The Institute for Allied Professionals
These at-home courses are designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants who want to enhance their professional knowledge and maintain compliance in the dental office. Participants will gain practical skills and CE credit in areas including medical emergency management, infection control and OSHA compliance, fluoride therapy, professional ethics, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. These courses are ideal for dental professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise, meet state and PACE requirements, and ensure a safe, effective, and legally compliant practice environment.
Complete any of our self-study courses online at your own pace. After payment, you will receive a course link via email within 24-48 hours (Monday–Friday). A passing score of 75% is required to earn credit. One free retest is allowed. Credits and verification are emailed promptly. Certificate of Completion will be e-mailed ASAP.
1. Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect – Self Study
Credits: 4 | Tuition: $80
Learning Objectives:
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Understand child abuse reporting laws.
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Identify the four most common types of child maltreatment.
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Recognize risk factors contributing to abuse and neglect.
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Detect behavioral, emotional, and physical signs of abuse.
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Identify common childhood injuries for reporting purposes.
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Fulfills NJ professional ethics course requirement.
2. Infection Control Update & Review– Self Study
Credits: 3 | Tuition: $65
Learning Objectives:
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Understand transmission of bloodborne pathogens in the workplace.
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Review CDC guidelines and OSHA infection control standards.
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Learn steps for managing occupational exposure incidents.
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Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) in dentistry.
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Prevent pathogen transmission to patients and staff.
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Differentiate between cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization procedures.
3.Medical Emergencies Review– Self Study
Credits: 2 | Tuition: $65
Course Overview:
This self-study course prepares dental professionals to recognize and respond to medical emergencies in the dental office. Participants will review essential life-saving skills. The course emphasizes patient safety, rapid response, and effective team coordination.
Learning Objectives:
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Recognize common medical emergencies in dental practice, including cardiac arrest, syncope, airway obstruction, seizures, allergic reactions, and diabetic emergencies.
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Understand the steps to activate emergency medical services (EMS) efficiently.
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Coordinate a dental team response during medical emergencies.
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Implement preventive strategies to reduce risk of emergencies in the dental office.
4. OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogens Standard Review Course – Self Study
Credits: 4 | Tuition: $80
Course Overview:
This self-study course provides dental professionals with a comprehensive review of OSHA workplace safety requirements and the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard as they apply to the dental setting. Participants will review strategies for reducing occupational exposure, maintaining a safe work environment, and strengthening workplace safety practices.
Learning Objectives:
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Review key OSHA requirements and the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard relevant to dental practice.
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Identify methods to reduce occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.
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Understand Standard Precautions and the appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Review exposure control plans, sharps safety, and hazard communication practices.
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Understand appropriate post-exposure procedures and documentation.
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Apply workplace safety strategies that support a safer dental environment for patients and dental healthcare personnel.
5.Geriatric & Special Needs Patient Care in the Dental Office – Self Study
Credits: 4 | Tuition: $80
Course Overview
This 4-credit self-study course is designed to provide dental professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care to geriatric patients and individuals with special healthcare needs. As the aging population continues to grow and more patients present with complex medical conditions, disabilities, and cognitive impairments, dental professionals must be prepared to adapt treatment approaches while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Participants will explore the effects of aging on oral and systemic health, common chronic diseases, medication-related oral complications, and techniques for communicating effectively with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The course also addresses infection control, patient safety, accessibility, transfer techniques, behavioral management, ethical and legal considerations, and evidence-based preventive strategies that promote optimal oral health outcomes.
Designed for busy professionals, this self-paced online course allows participants to complete all requirements on their own schedule while strengthening their ability to provide high-quality, individualized care for geriatric and special needs populations.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify the oral health challenges commonly affecting geriatric and special needs patients.
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Recognize age-related physical, cognitive, and medical conditions that influence dental treatment planning.
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Apply appropriate communication techniques when caring for patients with cognitive, developmental, sensory, or physical disabilities.
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Implement safe patient positioning, transfer, infection control, and emergency preparedness procedures for medically compromised individuals.
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Develop patient-centered strategies to improve comfort, accessibility, oral hygiene, and overall quality of care in the dental setting.
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Understand ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities when treating geriatric and special needs populations.
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Recognize common medications and systemic conditions that affect oral health and dental treatment.
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Identify preventive care strategies that reduce the risk of oral disease and improve long-term oral health outcomes for aging and special needs patients.
How It Works:
After payment, you will receive an email with a course link within 24-48 hours (Monday–Friday). Complete the course and pass the test with a 75% score to earn credit. One free retest is allowed if needed. Credits are emailed promptly after completion.
Home Study Course Policy & Benefits
Course Purchase & Email Policy:
Each self-study course must be purchased individually for each participant using a unique email address. We can only send one course link per email address.
Examples & Instructions:
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If an office wants to register five staff members for the Medical Emergencies course, each staff member must purchase the course individually or provide their email addresses in the box stated (Please add Attendees Names and email address) prior to checkout.
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If the office prefers to pay for multiple courses at once, please list each participant’s email address for every course purchased.
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If multiple courses are being purchased for the same participant (e.g., Infection Control and Medical Emergencies), follow the same procedure for each course. Each link must be sent individually to the person taking that course.
This ensures that all participants receive their unique access link and can complete the course within the allotted 60-day timeframe.
Self-Study Benefits & Completion Window:
Self-study courses allow participants to learn at their own pace, review materials multiple times, and fit training into their schedule without leaving the office. Upon receiving the course link, participants have 60 days to complete the course. If the course is not completed within this timeframe, the course will expire, and a new registration will be required.
Why Take These Courses:
These self-study courses are ideal for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants seeking to:
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Strengthen professional knowledge and clinical skills
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Meet state and PACE CE requirements
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Ensure a safe, effective, and legally compliant practice environment