Dental Decontamination Leadership (DWD8MAY25B)

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SubjectInfection Control
DescriptionThis Dental Decontamination Leadership session will enable you to progress in a leadership role by providing you with the underpinning knowledge on decontamination & allow you to develop the leadership skills required to manage the day to day running of a decontamination area. Please note, places are limited for this course and applicants are encouraged to complete the form (below) to demonstrate individual need for development in leading and managing decontamination processes. Closing date for applications is 4/4/25. If you require any further information, please contact Sarah Brown sarah.brown235@nhs.net. Please ensure that you are able to attend BOTH sessions, before expressing interest in the course.
Additional information

Please note, places are limited for this course and applicants are encouraged to complete the form (below, please copy link and paste on your browser) to demonstrate individual need for development in leading and managing decontamination processes. Closing date for applications is 4/4/25. For further information, please contact Sarah Brown - sarah.brown235@nhs.net. Successful completion of this course will give you an official ILM qualification.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT BY APPLYING FOR A PLACE ON THE COURSE, YOU ARE COMMITTING TO COMPLETING THE REQUIRED ASSIGNMENT FOLLOWING THE TEACHING SESSIONS, IN ORDER TO GAIN THE ILM QUALIFICATION. Guidance with be provided directly by Aura Infection Control in order to gain satisfactory completion of the assignment.

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VenueWeetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds  View details
2 SessionsSession 1:   Thu 8 May 2025, 09:30 to 17:00
Session 2:   Thu 22 May 2025, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturerMs Laura Edgar  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Practice Manager

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryManagement course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours12:00
Cost£160.00
Aims

To provide knowledge and understanding of decontamination and develop essential leadership skills to manage the day-to-day running of a decontamination area.

Objectives

To consider and discuss:

  • Leadership qualities needed to perform the lead role Key legislation and guidance including non-compliance consequences
  • All aspects of infection control including the chain of infection, hand hygiene and PPE, designing decontamination areas, validation, reprocessing and contingency planning
  • Delegates will also undertake a validation practical activity.
Learning outcomes
  • By the end of the course delegates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence by achieving a pass in the end of course assessment
  • Apply leadership skills and behaviours to the role of decontamination lead in general dental practice.