Introduction to the NHS Module 8-Disinfection, Decontamination and Antimicrobial Stewardship (INTWIN011117)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for dentists undertaking Performers List Validation by Equivalence (PLVE). This course is also suitable for other dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists returning to NHS practice, and any dental professional interested in learning more about the featured topics. Requirements of the GDC and CQC will be met by this course.
Additional information

09:00 – 09:30: Registration

The educational programme starts at 09:30.

09:30 -12:30: Lecture

12:30 – 13:30: Lunch

13:30 – 16:30: Lecture

16:30: Close

There will be short refreshment breaks during both the morning and afternoon sessions.

VenueElm, Southern House, Winchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 1 November 2017, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMr Martin Fulford  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

Specific aims:

1. To reduce the occurrence of infectious diseases in the dental surgery.

2. To enable optimal antimicrobial prescribing.

Objectives

1. To discuss infection risk reduction.

2. To examine the HTM 01-05 guidance document and discuss how key environmental legislation applies to dentistry.

3. To describe the control of Legionallea infection in the dental practice.

4. To discuss the safe management of healthcare waste in the dental sector as specified in the HTM 01-07 guidance document.

5. To cover the effective use of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, in children, young people and adults.

Learning outcomes

Following this course learners should be able to:

1. Demonstrate recognition of effective measures to manage the risk of physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the practice of dentistry.

2. Outline essential and best quality requirements of the HTM 01-05 guidelines, assess own practice level of compliance and identify areas for improvement.

3. Outline effective strategies for safely maintaining dental waterlines.

4. Summarise the key issues relating to waste disposal in dental practice, assess own practice level of compliance and identify areas for improvement.

5. Demonstrate recognition of contemporary approaches to antimicrobial management and bacterial resistance reduction.