CPD updates for DCPs (cross infection control, radiography, oral cancer and ethics) (CPD-LEED03MAY18)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental nurse training
DescriptionA full day session to update DCPs working in clinical practice. Topics discussed in lecture and workshop format include: Infection Control; Dental Radiography (not IRMER); Ethics and Complaints: Oral Cancer Risk Factors Awareness.
Additional information

This course provides the following CPD:

  • 2 Hours Disinfection & Decontamination
  • 2 Hours Radiation Protection
  • 1 Hour Ethics & Complaints
  • 1 Hour Risk Factors for Oral Cancer
VenueWalton Suite 3, Holiday Inn Leeds-Wakefield, M1 J40, Wakefield  View details
Date & timeThursday 3 May 2018, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersJulia Armstrong & Mrs Geraldine Birks  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist, or Practice Manager, or Receptionist/Administrator

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours6:00
Cost£25.00
Aims

This course aims to satisfy most PDP requirements to understand legislation and guidelines whilst undertaking a clinical role in dentistry.

Objectives
  • Discuss the DoH guidance document HTM 01 05 and explore how to comply with essential quality requirements and best practice.
  • Receive training in the transmission of infections.
  • Explore legislation IR(ME)R and IRR and what it means to DCPs
  • Explain the principals of dental radiography
  • Identify quality assurance techniques
  • Recognise personal and professional responsibilities of being a registrant with the GDC and the impact it has on activities.
  • Consider the principals of complaints handling in dental environments.
  • Describe key risk factors associated with oral cancer.
  • Discuss preventative methods to support patients