Introduction to the NHS - Module 7 : Cross Infection Control , Decontamination and Prescribing (INSO020312)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry, essential for dentists who are undertaking vocational training by assessment.
Additional informationThe speaker will be Martin Fulford BDS MPhil DGDP FIBMS .
Martin was a medical microbiologist for 13 years before becominga GDP and for several years, he has lectured extensively across the UK on issues relating to infection control in dentistry. This has been via postgraduate courses and invited lectures at set piece conferences including the British Dental Conference and the British Orthodontic Conference. He has also lectured around the world including; India, South Africa, Singapore, USA and FDI Annual Conference in Dubai.

Martin is also an accomplished and entertaining speaker.
The course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists who are returning to NHS dental practice.or dentists otherwise participating in the Southampton “Introduction to the NHS” series of Postgraduate meetings.


The introduction of “HTM 0105 Decontamination in Primary care dental practices” has presented fresh challenges for all dental practices. This course will assist all dentists to re-assess their infection control, disinfection and decontamination procedures, and to move their practices towards “best practice”. It will demonstrate how practice teams can work together to satisfy HTM 01 05, and Clinical Governance requirements. The course concludes with an examination of correct prescribing practice.

This course covers a GDC CPD core subject requirement, and also covers CQC outcomes 8, 9AB, 13 AND 14.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeFriday 2 March 2012, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. To understand current legislation and guidance relating to infection control and decontamination.
  2. To provide a risk assessment of the transmission of infectious diseases in the dental environment.
  3. To understand the aetiology and causes of infectious diseases in dental practice.
  4. To show how dental practices can work towards “Best practice” , as recommended by the latest HTM 01-05 guidelines.