Control of legionella in dental practices (YORK03OCT14)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCross infection control
DescriptionA practical guide to understanding the risks and assessments for the control of Legionella within general dental practices.
VenueTBC, Mercure Fairfield Manor, York  View details
Date & timeFriday 3 October 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerKarl Collingwood-Thirlway  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£25.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£25.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£25.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£25.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours5:00
Cost£50.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

to raise awareness of the requirements for general dental practices in the prevention of Legionnaire’s disease.

Objectives
  • Have an awareness of the risks from legionella
  • Understand a legionella risk assessment
  • Read a water systems schematic drawing
  • Identify water systems typical in a dental practice
  • Understand the difference between control measures and monitoring
  • Carry out basic water temperature monitoring
  • Keep relevant records