Introduction to NHS Module 8-Infection control and antimicrobial management (INOX120315)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to provide an overview of infection control and antimicrobial stewardship. Topics covered will include: • 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 Foundation Training by Equivalence. 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 March 2015, 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. Have examined the decontamination requirements of HTM 01-05 and be able to describe essential and best practice
  2. Be able to list standard practice precautions to protect patients and staff
  3. Be able to explain the antimicrobial stewardship initiative in order to use primary care antibiotics responsibly