Advanced OSHA Compliance for the Dental Professional

This course includes the credentials exam:

• Combined Cost: $648
  • Course fee: $499
  • Credentials exam: $149

NOTE: Our Advanced OSHA course has achieved QM Certification through Quality Matters™. QM™ is globally recognized organization leading quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments. This comprehensive course elevates your mastery of OSHA’s most essential standards and equips you to confidently take the credentialing exam that awards the Certified Dental Specialist in OSHA (CDSO™) designation. This respected credential showcases your professional achievement and demonstrates your dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance. If your job intersects with compliance, you will benefit from the course whether you are a Safety Coordinator/Officer, Regional Manager, Compliance Officer, dentist, or team member. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to take the Credentials Exam to earn the designation of Certified Dental Specialist in OSHA (CDSO®). Certification requires completion of all course modules, activities, and assignments, along with passing the third‑party‑administered exam (exam fee of $149 is included in the course fee). The annual renewal process ensures your knowledge stays current and your credential remains active. The renewal period begins one year after you earn your CDSO™ designation. Please visit the Maintaining Credentials page for information and requirements for maintaining your credential. The renewal period begins one year after you earn your CDSO™ designation.

Who should take this course:

This course is designed for dental professionals who want to lead compliance with confidence—whether you’re currently responsible for OSHA oversight or seeking to expand your role. It’s especially valuable for Compliance Coordinators, administrators, managers, clinical team members, consultants, dentists, and anyone committed to advancing their career through recognized compliance expertise.

Course Description:

OSHA compliance is a long-standing cornerstone of your compliance program. This 7-hour course identifies and organizes OSHA requirements for dental practices. You will be led through the key OSHA regulations that apply to your practice and learn the compliance expectations for each regulation. Once you register for the course you will have access to the Course Syllabus for complete information. To access the Course Syllabus, lecture notes, handouts, and References and Resources, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader Please see the Site Policies section in the Welcome section for additional information regarding the Accessibility Statement and Policy and Technology Requirements. There is no prerequisite knowledge needed prior to starting this course.

• Instructor: Linda Harvey, RDH, MS
• Teaching Assistant: Jennifer Larrisey, BASDH, RDH, CDIPC, CDSO, CDSH