Dental - Fit Test Training (CPD07JUL20C)

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DescriptionPLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR GENERAL BOOKING IT IS A TOP UP TRAINING SESSION FOR THOSE WHO ARE PREVIOUS PHE TRAINED FIT TESTER. Fit test training course delivered by Fit2Fit accredited fit tester. This course only covers disposable FFP3/FFP2/N95 and reusable half mask respirators. This course will provide education and trianing, in line with Fit2Fit guidance on fit testing. The face to face aspect is 1 day and covers the theory and practical aspect of fit testing. This course will not provide a formalised fit test for applicants. In order to practice fit testing, please could all candidates ensure they are clean shaven, as per the advice here: https://www.yorksandhumberdeanery.nhs.uk/dentistry/covid-19-urgent-dental-care
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PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR GENERAL BOOKING IT IS A TOP UP TRAINING SESSION FOR THOSE WHO ARE PREVIOUS PHE TRAINED FIT TESTER.

VenueOakwell Centre for Learning and Development, Dewsbury  View details
Date & timeTuesday 7 July 2020, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerRPA Ltd  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleHands-on course
CategoryCore course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours5:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

This course aims to provide candidates with the skills required to conduct practical testing of disposable and half mask RPE.

Thus enabling employers to help demonstrate compliance with legislation and guidance contained within INDG479 and HSG53.

Objectives

By the end of this course you will understand:

Why RPE & Face fit testing are important

What the Law requires you to do

Who can conduct a face fit test

When RPE can be used

What a hazardous substance is

What causes oxygen deficiency

What RPE is and how we use it

Which filters should be selected

Protection factors that apply to RPE

What can cause a respirator to leak

How to maintain RPE

The role of the face fit test

What a qualitative face fit test is

How to conduct a face fit test

How to record the results and problem solving