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Occupational Respiratory Infectious Diseases: Aerosols, Splatter, and Precautions AND Biological Agents and Bioterrorism (IC105-1109)

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Presenter

John Molinari, PhD

Course Overview - Occupational Respiratory Infectious Diseases: Aerosols, Splatter, and Precautions

Airborne infections continue to be among the most common reported transmissible diseases. The spread of microbial pathogens by droplets, aerosols, and spatter during provision of patient care have also historically presented occupational risks for health care professionals. While routine use of recommended precautions has been shown to be effective in reducing exposure to known respiratory infections, discovery and emergence of other airborne pathogens require continued assessment of cross-infection risks and infection control measures. This seminar considers representative viral and bacterial respiratory diseases, including as examples: influenza, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), tuberculosis, and bacterial pneumonia. In addition, information pertaining to the emerging epidemiology, transmission patterns, and virology of avian influenza is featured. Respiratory infections are discussed using microbial characteristics, person-to-person cross-infection risks, epidemiological patterns, disease impact, and health care provider occupational hazards. The use of appropriate precautions against respiratory pathogens is also evaluated in the context of emerging disease challenges and recommended protective approaches.

Course Objectives - Occupational Respiratory Infectious Diseases: Aerosols, Splatter, and Precautions

At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

Comprehend the generation of microbial aerosols and airborne droplets during provision of dental treatment
Describe representative bacterial and viral diseases which can be transmitted via aerosolized microorganisms
Discus the re-emergence of tuberculosis in the United States and other countries, including epidemiological factors, microbial pathogenicity, transmission, and infection versus active disease
Discuss the continuing mutation and adaptation of influenza viruses as they relate to infection and the occurrence of epidemic and pandemic outbreaks
Describe the rationale and application of respiratory infection control measures to protect exposed dental treatment providers

Course Overview - Biological Agents and Bioterrorism

The deliberate use of biological agents using airborne or other routes of dissemination can cause significant illness, panic, mortality, and public health upheaval within a population. Active surveillance and rapid response strategies have thus received priority status and emphasis. This presentation will provide an update of potential agents for use as biological weapons. Microbial characteristics, transmission, disease potential, epidemiological patterns, and sequelae within a population will be discussed in light of recommended responses to disease outbreaks and approaches for infection control.

Course Objectives - Biological Agents and Bioterrorism

At the completion of the course participants will be able to:

Understand the history of the use of biological agents in war or terrorism
Discuss agents which could be used in a biological terrorist attack
Discuss major features of a biological attack on a population and possible sequelae within an affected population
Discuss planned prevention and control precautions

Location

The Hotel Baronette, Novi, MI

Tuition

Dentist - $230; Allied - $125 (includes continental breakfast and lunch)

Times

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Registration table opens half an hour before the course begins.

CDE Credits

6 hours (Lecture)