People living with blood borne viruses (BBVs) - the role and responsibilities of the primary care dental team (CPD-HULL17MAY18)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCross infection control
DescriptionThis course is designed to support dental teams in general dental practice to manage the dental care of people living with BBVs (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C). The session will outline the dental team's professional and legal responsibilities when providing care for all patients. A senario based workshop will provide a basis for dental team members to receive practical guidance to help them effectively manage the dental care of people living with BBVs.
Additional information

CPD areas the session will cover are: cross infection control, medico-legal/ethics, communication, equality and diversity.

VenueVision Suite, Village Hotel Hull, Hull  View details
Date & timeThursday 17 May 2018, 14:30 to 16:30
LecturersDr Ceryl Harwood & Rizwana Lala  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To support the dental team provide fair access and effective dental care for people living with blood borne viruses.
Objectives
  • To summarise the prevalence and routes of transmission and occupational risks of infectivity of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C;
  • To layout dental professionals’ legal, ethical and clinical responsibilities;
  • To outline the optimal universal preventive measures in dental practice;
  • To describe the management of a healthcare worker infected with a BBV;
  • To describe a dental team ‘checklist’ to support best practice.