Cross infection control for the dental team (CPD-HULL03OCT17)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDisinfection and decontamination
DescriptionThis training and education session will enable participants to obtain an appreciation and understanding of safe and effective Cross Infection Control procedures. We examine the reasons why procedures need to be performed and explore the risks inherent in dentistry, in the following sections: Patient Perception, Legal and regulation, Microbiology, Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilisation, decontamination rooms.
VenueVision Suite, Village Hotel Hull, Hull  View details
Date & timeTuesday 3 October 2017, 13:00 to 16:15
LecturerJenny Alexander  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£15.00pp discount), or Dental Nurse (£15.00pp discount), or Dental Technician (£15.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£15.00pp discount), or Practice Manager (£15.00pp discount), or Receptionist/Administrator (£15.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryCore course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours3:00
Cost£30.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims
  • To provide a clear understanding of the reasons for implementing effective cross infection control procedures.
  • To provide knowledge of the micro-organisms, which may be transferred through dental procedures.
  • To introduce the legislative aspects, which relate to Cross Infection Control in the dental environment.
  • To provide a detailed explanation of the practices and procedures for implementing effective Cross Infection Control as recommended in the DoH HTM 01-05.
Objectives

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

  • Describe the potential transfer of microorganisms in a dental setting.
  • Discuss current legaslitive requirements for infection control.
  • Recognise effective processes for implamentation of the Department of Health HTM 01 05