Home 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.
1. Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect – Self Study
Credits: 4 | Tuition: $65
Learning Objectives:
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Understand child abuse reporting laws in NY, NJ, MD, and PA.
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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.
Notes:
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Does not meet PA ACT 31 of 2014 training requirements.
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Fulfills NJ professional ethics course requirement.
2. OSHA & Infection Control – Self Study
Credits: 4 | 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.
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Meets NY state requirements for barrier precautions and infection control training.
3. Fluoride: Science, Safety & Clinical Application – Self Study
Credits: 3 | Tuition: $60
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the role of fluoride in preventing dental caries.
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Review safe and effective administration protocols for patients.
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Apply evidence-based guidelines for clinical fluoride use.
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Educate patients on fluoride benefits and dosage.
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Integrate fluoride therapies into everyday dental practice.
Medical Emergencies – Self Study
Credits: 2 | Tuition: $50
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.
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