Brunch & Learn for Dental Nurses (NW151107U)

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Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist, or Orthodontic Therapist, or Other, or Practice Manager, or Receptionist

Radiation Protection

• To provide a general update in radiography and radiation protection

Infection Prevention Control - an update of the Health Social Care Act Code of Practice 2015

• To provide attendees with a general overview of the latest update Health and Social Care Act - Code of Practice on infection control guidance (July 2015) within the dental setting

Radiation Protection for DCPs

Objectives:

• Explain the use of ionising radiation in dental environments
• Define radiation protection
• Discuss the principles of dental radiography
• Describe a variety of radiographs used in clinical environments
• Consider the importance of audits to improve practice

Learning Outcomes:

• Apply the principles of dental radiography to workplace situations in order to protect individuals and patients.

Infection Prevention Control - an update of the Health Social Care Act Code of Practice 2015

• Provide learners with the ability to develop the necessary skills to:
• able to use alco-gel based sanitizers correctly
• How to effectively carry out hand washing, using the 6 stage Ayliffe technique
• have an up to date knowledge of current guidance and legislation
• The knowledge to implement these skills into daily clinical practice

Learning Outcomes:

• including two practical sessions - all attendees will be taught how to hand wash and use of alco-gel based sanitizers.  Practical session on how to put on an d remove person protective equipment (PPE)