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HIV Training for Dental Assistants and Dental Practices

HIV education and patient care training for dental assistants and dental office teams

2 CE Credits - PACE-Accredited
HIV Training for Dental Assistants and Dental Practices
2 CE Credits

Understanding HIV in Dental Patient Care

Course Overview - 2 CE Credits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) requires dental professionals to understand current treatment protocols, transmission prevention, and compassionate patient care. This training equips dental assistants and dental office teams with essential knowledge to safely and confidently treat HIV-positive patients while maintaining the highest standards of care.

What You'll Learn: Master current HIV epidemiology, understand viral load and CD4 count implications for dental treatment, learn universal precautions and infection control protocols specific to HIV, and discover how antiretroviral therapy affects oral health and dental procedures.

Key Focus: Explore oral manifestations of HIV infection including candidiasis, Kaposi's sarcoma, and periodontal disease. Understand medication interactions between antiretroviral drugs and common dental prescriptions. Learn to provide stigma-free, evidence-based care that addresses the medical and psychosocial needs of HIV-positive patients.

✓ Online Course ✓ Instant Printable Certification ✓ 2 CEUs Awarded

Individual Enrollment

Perfect for dental professionals looking to master HIV patient care protocols and earn 2 CE credits through this essential training on infection control and compassionate treatment.

Enroll Myself

Team Enrollment

Ideal for dental practices wanting to ensure entire team understands HIV treatment protocols, universal precautions, and evidence-based care for all patients.

Enroll My Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the HIV Training course for dental assistants and dental office teams

General
The HIV Training course is a 2 CE credit online course designed for dental assistants and dental office teams. It covers HIV epidemiology, transmission prevention, universal precautions, infection control protocols specific to HIV, oral manifestations of HIV infection, antiretroviral therapy and its effects on oral health, and how to provide stigma-free, evidence-based care for HIV-positive patients.
This course is designed for dental assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, and all dental office staff. Any dental professional who may encounter HIV-positive patients in a clinical setting will benefit from this training on safe treatment protocols, infection control, and compassionate patient care.
You will learn current HIV epidemiology, viral load and CD4 count implications for dental treatment, universal precautions and infection control protocols specific to HIV, oral manifestations of HIV infection including candidiasis, Kaposi's sarcoma, and periodontal disease, medication interactions between antiretroviral drugs and common dental prescriptions, and how to provide evidence-based stigma-free care for HIV-positive patients.
Pricing & Enrollment
The HIV Training course is $35 per person. This course is also included in our Compliance Plus Bundle (11 courses, 24 CE credits for $275) — offering significant savings when purchased together.
Yes, we offer team enrollment for dental practices wanting to complete HIV training for their entire team. Use the Enroll My Team option above or contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Accreditation & Format
Yes. Dental AssistEd is a PACE-accredited training provider recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry. The HIV Training course is PACE-accredited and the 2 CE credits earned are recognized by dental licensing boards.
Yes. The HIV Training course is fully self-paced and available online. You can complete it on your own schedule and receive an instant printable certificate upon completion. No in-person attendance is required.
Yes. The HIV course is included in our Compliance Plus Bundle (11 courses, 24 CE credits for $275). View all available online CE courses for a full list.