Infection Prevention and Microbial Management in the Dental Setting (NW241104A)

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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 17:45

Microsoft Teams - 'How to' guides and webinar guidance

  • Please download the MS Teams app to your device in advance of the meeting where possible, to avoid any connection issues. 

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 1st November 2024

Late Bookings Policy:

Any bookings made within 24 hours of the course commencement date are considered late bookings. It is crucial for us to maintain the quality of our courses and ensure a seamless experience for all participants. Therefore, late bookings may not receive an automatic link to the course.

Action Required:

If you have booked on a course within 24 hours of its start time, we kindly request that you contact the course organiser immediately elaine.douglas@nhs.net. Failure to do so may result in:

1. No Access to the course: You may not receive the link to join the webinar automatically or have reserved a place at a venue.

2. Potential Charges: Depending on the circumstances, there may be charges associated with late booking

Cost 

£10 NHS DCP

£20 NON NHS DCP

£15 NHS DENTIST

£30 NON NHS DENTIST

VenueMS Teams, Webinar  View details
Date & timeMonday 4 November 2024, 18:00 to 20:00
LecturerSandra Smith  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
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.