Infection Control Competency Assessment

Two Career Paths, Chairside and CDA
UCONN Infection Control Competency Assessment

All in One Place

Registration cost is $175 per person and includes the following: 

  • Self-Study Courses: Use the modules and self-assessment questions to prep for the exam
  • Competency Exam: Exam consists of 75 questions.
  • Letter of Completion: UCONN School of Dental Medicine to issue letter upon successful completion of the exam.
  • This assessment needs to be taken within 30 days of purchase.

Register for the ICCA Today!

ICCA

What is the ICCA Registration Process?

  1. Registration for the ICCA is via our Teachable Site, which contains the self-study material and self-assessment quizzes. No additional study materials are needed.
  2. Registrants have 30 days from registration to take the exam. So please plan accordingly.
  3. The test will monitored virtually by a CSDA employee and an attestation form required. Testing is available twice per month and are held on Fridays or Saturdays, dependent on holidays and office schedule.
  4. Your test date will be provided in your registration confirmation.
  5. Various email reminders will be sent prior to the test date.
  6. Login credentials for the test and a Zoom link will be provided 2 days before the test.  However, the test will not be available until your scheduled time.
  7. There are 75 questions to be completed in 90 minutes. Passing is 65%.
  8. UCONN School of Dental Medicine will send a letter of completion to the registrant.

Please register with your full name that you would like displayed on your certificate.

Test Dates:

New test dates will be posted on November 1st.

Questions? Contact Dawn Champagne, Director, Professional Development at dchampagne@csda.com or Tiara James, Engagement Specialist at tjames@csda.com  or call (860) 378-1800.

ICCA’s Online Learning Modules

Biological Hazard Control

  • Principles of disease transmission\
  • OSHA, CDC standard precautions
  • Prevention strategies

Instrument Processing

  • Sterilization and Disinfection of Patient Care items and Instrument Processing
  • Storage for Sterilized Items and Cleaning Supplies
  • Environmental Infection Control

Chemical Hazard Control

  • Identify risks
  • Protection/Safety measures
  • OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
  • Compliance use; disposal

Clinical Applications

  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • How to prepare and break down an operatory
  • Sharps Safety

UConn School of Dental Medicine has developed an Infection Control Competency Assessment (ICCA) Self Study Course, Materials and Exam. The ICCA meets the 2019 legislation, which requires all Connecticut Dental Assistants to:

Pass the Dental Assistant National Board’s (DANB) Infection Control Examination (ICE) OR  Pass an infection control competency assessment administered by an institution accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation.

All dental assistants must provide records demonstrating successful completion.

  • If hired prior to July 1, 2019 Dental Assistants must successfully complete the DANB ICE or a Competency Assessment Exam by October 1, 2020.
  • If hired after July 1, 2019 have fifteen months from the start of employment to receive on-the-job training by a licensed dentist to prepare for and pass the exam or assessment, if they have not done so already.

2019 Bill 2019PA-00056-R00SB-00807-PA
Citation ICCA Citation

  • If hired prior to July 1, 2019 Dental Assistants must successfully complete the DANB ICE or a Competency Assessment Exam by October 1, 2020.
  • If hired after July 1, 2019 have fifteen months from the start of employment to receive on-the-job training by a licensed dentist to prepare for and pass the exam or assessment, if they have not done so already.

Click HERE  for information about Radiation Health & Safety