Dental Technicians Workshop - Disinfection & Decontamination, Record Keeping and Indemnity (PO050609)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore Skill
DescriptionThis one-day workshop is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of dental laboratory infection control methods, good record keeping, and indemnity for the dental technician.
Additional informationGuidelines for developing a workable infection control policy for the dental laboratory will be discussed. This session will give you a clear understanding of standard infection-control precautions, personal protective equipment, hepatitis B vaccination, environmental and surface cleaning and disinfection, and personnel training.

Very often, when things go wrong, the case cannot be successfully defended because of the poor quality of the records. This session will give you a clear understanding of good record keeping, from tracking the progress of all jobs through the lab, to the requirements of the Medical Devices Regulations.

The day will finish with a look at indemnity. The main risk facing a manufacturing dental technician arises from injury or damage caused to the patient, by the product supplied. The GDC requires all Dental Technicians to maintain adequate and appropriate cover so that patients can claim any compensation they may be entitled to. Dental Technicians must understand the role they play in protecting patients from harm, and in providing safe and effective care.

The course will be lively, interactive and problem-solving, and will provide guidance for best practice. This course is intended for manufacturing and clinical dental technicians.


VenueDental Academy, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeFriday 5 June 2009, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£20.00
Aims
  1. Appreciate risk management and the essentials of infection control
  2. Understand the regulatory framework and practical aspects of disinfection and decontamination
  3. Have an idea of how to keep perfect records
  4. Understand the legal and ethical considerations of GDC registration