Dental Decontamination Leadership (DWD11MAY23)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectInfection Control
DescriptionThis Dental Decontamination Leadership session will enable you to progress in a leadership role by providing you with the underpinning knowledge on decontamination and allow you to develop the leadership skills required to manage the day to day running of a decontamination area. Please note, places are limited for this course and applicants are encouraged to complete the form (below) to demonstrate individual need for development in leading and managing decontamination processes. Closing date for applications is 6/4/23. For further information, please contact Julia Armstrong - julia.armstrong@hee.nhs.uk
Additional information

To apply for the course you must already be undertaking the role of the decontamination lead.

 

Link to form to apply to course: https://forms.office.com/e/WrTRiCXFie

VenueVillage Hotel Leeds South, Leeds  View details
2 SessionsSession 1:   Thu 11 May 2023, 09:30 to 17:00
Session 2:   Thu 1 Jun 2023, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturerMs Laura Edgar  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryManagement course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours12:00
Cost£150.00
Aims

To provide knowledge and understanding of decontamination and develop essential leadership skills to manage the day-to-day running of a decontamination area.

Objectives

To consider and discuss:

Leadership qualities needed to perform the lead role

Key legislation and guidance including non-compliance consequences

All aspects of infection control including the chain of infection, hand hygiene and PPE, designing decontamination areas, validation, reprocessing and contingency planning

Delegates will also undertake a validation practical activity

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to achieve a pass in the assessment and apply leadership skills and behaviours to the role of decontamination lead in general dental practice.