Infection Prevention and Microbial Management in the Dental Setting (NW231107A)

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SubjectInfection control
DescriptionThis course is part of a series of infection control lectures on specific topics relating to infection control for the whole dental team. This session focuses on Infection Prevention and Microbial Management.
Additional information

Registration starts 13:45

This webinar will be delivered by Microsoft Teams. A link will be sent to you 1 day prior to the course.

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  • Please find PDF documents at the top of this page to assist you in getting ready for and attending the meeting.
  • Please download the MS Teams app to your device in advance of the meeting where possible, to avoid any connection issues. You can download the app to your laptop by clicking here. To download the app on your phone or tablet visit your device’s app store.

It is advised that where possible, you use a laptop/PC as this seems to alleviate potential issues.

Please be advised that you will be sent an email invite to the meeting no later than 3rd November 2023

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeTuesday 7 November 2023, 14:00 to 16:00
LecturerSandra Smith  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topicDecontamination
Catering None
CPD hours2:00
Cost£10.00
Aims

To understand the mode of transmission of micro-organisms and the methods of Infection prevention and control.

Objectives
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities within a dental practice setting.
  • Recall the diseases/micro-organisms patients are likely to present with and how onward transmission can be prevented/controlled
  • Demonstrate good hand hygiene
  • Recall the order for safe donning and removal of PPE
  • List immunisations required for health care workers
Learning outcomes

Following the session participants will:

  • Understand the essential and best quality requirements of the HTM 01-05 guidelines
  • Be able to assess their own practices level of compliance and identify areas for improvement
  • Recognise effective measures to manage the risk of physical, chemical and microbiological contamination in the practice of dentistry.