Phlebotomy Training

Phlebotomy and IV Access for the Dentist and Dental Auxiliary

The GDA is proud to offer this one-day course for you and your dental teams. It is one of only three Phlebotomy/Venipuncture Courses for Dental Assistants and/or licensed Dental Hygienists approved by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

The purpose of this course is to educate licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, and dental assistants practicing in Georgia so that they may be qualified to perform phlebotomy and venipuncture procedures on patients pursuant to the requirements established by O.C.G.A. § 43-11-23, and Georgia Board of Dentistry Rule 150-9-.01. This 8-hour course will provide introductory education and skills for phlebotomy and venipuncture for the student. Additionally, the student attendee will learn about platelet rich factor, infection control, biomedical waste and dental emergencies. Upon return to the practice setting and coupled with continued guidance of an authorizing dentist, attendees shall be able to develop skills to a high level of proficiency and efficiency. 

A combination of interactive lecture and hands-on practical activities, it will be restricted to 20 participants supported by one instructor and two clinical assistants. 

This course is instructed by Dr. Lee Whitesides.  A GDA member and CE instructor, Dr Whitesides also created the course. Click here to learn more about Dr. Whitesides.

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The class will cover:

  • Phlebotomy (Requirements, anatomy, technique, preparation, complications, etc.)  
  • Infection control for the patient and phlebotomist
  • Medical and dental emergencies
  • IV access
  • Autologous Blood Concentrates
  • Practical hands-on (Proper armamentarium, proper technique with a “butterfly” and IV access, practice on each other and artificial manikins, blood centrifuge machine operation, preparing PRF preparation, medical waste disposal)

Click here for additional learning objectives and topics.

Who can attend: 

Dentists, Dental Assistants and licensed Dental Hygienists

Date: 

Friday, September 20, 2024 (A second course will be offered late 2024.)

Time: 

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Six hours lecture and two hours hands-on practical)

Location:

The course will be located in the Fifth-Floor meeting room at the Georgia Dental Association office at 1850 Parkway Place, Marietta, GA 30067. 

Important Travel Note: If you need overnight accommodations, there are many options in different price ranges in the Battery, Cumberland and Delk Road areas. We suggest utilizing Google or Trip Advisor for hotel reviews.

Cost:

GDA Members
• $995 for the first registrant from your office 
• $595.00 for each additional registrant from your office 

Non-members
• $1,295 for the first registrant from your office 
• $895.00 for each additional registrant from your office 

Light breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided. 

Important Requirements and Details

Participant Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Employed by a dentist, dental practice or dental service organization 
• Proof of CPR certification

• Willing to practice phlebotomy on others and allow others to practice on them during the hands-on, practical portion of the course

Note: The GDA strongly recommends all attendees have the Hepatitis B vaccination.


 Cancellation Policy:
• Cancellations on or before September 6 – 100% refund
• Cancellations received after September 6 – 50% refund
• Cancellations received after September 13 – No refund
• Contact the GDA CE team for substitutions. No substitutions are accepted after Friday, September 13th at 5:00 p.m.

To complete this course a participant must:
• Attend the entire course
• Pass a 25-question post-course exam at 80% or above within one (1) week of course conclusion
• After the in-person course, complete and document 20 successful sticks (butterfly or IV catheter) that are acknowledged and recorded by a preceptor who is certified either by this course or one similar or holds permits in sedation. Once 20 successful sticks are completed and documented, documentation must be sent to the GDA for issuance of a certificate. This must occur within one (1) year of attending the course

Participant must bring:
• Protective eyewear
• Disposable gloves (10 pairs)

What you will receive:
• Supporting handouts to reference during and after the class

Suggested pre and post class reading:

• Autologous Blood Concentrates, 2nd Edition by Arun K. Garg, DMD

Questions? Contact the Continuing Education team at education@gadental.org or 404-636-7553.