Introduction to NHS Module 8 - Infection control, decontamination and prescribing (INOX070313)

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 course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS or dentists who are returning to NHS dental practice.

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 antimicrobial prescribing practice.

This course covers a GDC CPD core subject requirement, and also covers CQC outcomes 8, 9AB, 13 AND 14.
• To understand current legislation and guidance relating to infection control and decontamination.
• To provide a risk assessment of the transmission of infectious diseases in the dental environment.
• To understand the aetiology and causes of infectious diseases in dental practice.
• To show how dental practices can work towards “Best practice”, as recommended by the latest HTM 01-05 guidelines.
• To understand the antimicrobial prescribing profile in general dental practice in UK.


Speaker:
Martin Fulford BDS MPhil DGDP FIBMS
Martin was a medical microbiologist for 13 years before becoming a 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.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 7 March 2013, 09:00 to 16:15
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. Delegates will be able to practice safely by meeting current decontamination and Infection Control standards.
  2. Delegates will be able to prescribe antimicrobials safely and effectively.