Introduction to NHS Module 8 - Infection control and the responsible use of antibiotics (INOX120614)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course will cover: • Origins and risk management of infectious diseases in the dental environment • Current infection control legislation requirements including HTM 01-05 • Personal protection and prevention • Safe management of healthcare waste • Prescribing antibiotics in primary care. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Vocational Training by Assessment. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Dr Martin Fulford BDS MPHIL DGDP FIBMS, GDC 61504 spent 13 years in medical microbiology before qualifying as a dentist. He then combined general dental practice and research, with particular emphasis on infection control, before retiring from clinical dentistry 17 years later. Martin has published numerous peer reviewed papers and a textbook on infection control in dentistry. He is currently a member of an ISO working group on microbial contamination in dental unit waterlines and lectures worldwide on the prevention and control of infections in the dental setting.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 12 June 2014, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£11.00
Aims
  1. Understand the decontamination requirements of HTM 01-05 and know about essential and best practice
  2. Know standard practice precautions to protect patients and staff
  3. Understand the responsible use of primary care antibiotics