12-Month Course Access
Provides:
- 3 lessons geared towards digital practices for orthodontic team members
- Course assessments to check progress and knowledge
- 6 CE credits
Price range: $100.00 through $120.00
Course Length/Learning Time: 6 hours
The Academy of OSHA Safety is an online training resource for the entire orthodontic practice. Your team can access current and relative OSHA safety training information from any computer with internet access. Written and designed by Leslie Canham, a leading authority in OSHA safety, the online program provides a simplified way to receive mandated training on critical safety topics related to the workplace. This program also satisfies the federal requirements for initial and annual OSHA safety training.
Ensure your entire orthodontic team stays compliant and confident by providing convenient, expert-led online OSHA safety training that meets all federal requirements.
Meet your instructor
Leslie Canham CDA, RDA
Leslie Canham, a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant, brings over 50 years of experience in dentistry to her role as an educator and trainer. After decades of clinical experience, she shifted her focus to continuing education, specializing in OSHA compliance for dental offices. Her expertise quickly gained national recognition, with her seminars on OSHA, Infection Control, HIPAA, and the Dental Practice Act becoming some of the most sought-after in the dental community.
At Trapezio, Leslie is the author of the Academy of OSHA Safety course, where she combines her deep knowledge of safety and compliance with her passion for helping orthodontic teams thrive. She is authorized by the Department of Labor as an OSHA Outreach Trainer in General Industry Standards and has been recognized as a “Leader in Consulting” by Dentistry Today. Leslie also holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association—an honor earned by fewer than 10% of speakers worldwide. Through her work with Trapezio and her involvement in national organizations and committees, Leslie continues to be a trusted voice in dental and orthodontic compliance education.
Educational and Learning Objectives Explored
1. Lesson 1, What is OSHA, Training Requirements, and Citations for Dentistry
Lesson 1 familiarizes you with OSHA regulations and standards. You’ll also learn the basic elements of a bloodborne pathogen program, including the risk from bloodborne pathogens, and the protections you should take to avoid exposure.
2. Lesson 2, Exposure Control Plans, PPE, and Immunizations
Lesson 2 explores deeper into an exposure control plan, and how to manage an exposure incident. It covers who in the practice may have the potential for exposure and the personal protective equipment worn to minimize risk of exposure. This lesson also discusses the importance of the Hepatitis B vaccination, as well as reviewing the steps that should be taken in case exposure occurs.
3. Lesson 3, Complying with the Hazard Communication Standard, Office Safety, and the Required Record Keeping Forms
Lesson 3 will walk you through the four simple steps to help you comply with the hazard communication standard, and you’ll learn to recognize signs, symbols, and labels for hazardous materials in the workplace. Next, you’ll learn about the various plans in your OSHA manual, including topics like injury and illness prevention, as well as fire, emergency, and general office safety plans, and where to post the required OSHA posters.
Release Date: March 1, 2011 | Review Date: March 20, 2023 | Expiration Date: March 20, 2026
