Team infection control (HULL05JUN13)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCross infection control
DescriptionThrough a series of presentations and workshops delegates will have an updated knowledge of current EQR and best practice in infection control in dentistry
Additional information

PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO DELEGATES ATTENDING IN TEAMS

VenueVillage Hotel Hull, Hull  View details
Date & timeWednesday 5 June 2013, 09:00 to 16:30
LecturersJulia Armstrong, Jason Atkinson & Mrs Geraldine Birks  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£30.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£30.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£30.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£30.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryCore course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£60.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

Infection control is a vitally important aspect of clinical dentistry.  This course is designed to update and facilitate the dental team's knowledge in this important area, through a series of presentations and team based workshops.  it will address:

  • Practical advice on the application of current infection control regulations in HTM 01-05, HTM 01-04
  • Updates on infections relevant to dentistry and how they are transmitted
  • Guidance on legal aspects of infection control
  • Advice on appropriate practice policies in relation to infection control
  • best practice for the use of personal protection
  • Update on the decontamination process in detail (central or local)
  • Guidance on water line maintenance
  • Current advice on waste management
  • Guidance on sharps injuries/blood spillage
  • Advice on audit, validation and traceability in relation to infection control
Objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to implement any new techniques/advice practically in their dental practice.