Certainly, this course covers the following topics on decontamination in dental practice:
- What Visual Inspection in the Decontamination Cycle is and why it is important
- Different types of decontamination
- The four stages of instrument decontamination: cleaning, disinfection, inspection, and sterilisation
- Completing the decontamination cycle in the correct order
- Considering different options for different instruments and writing practice standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Importance of visual inspection in decontamination and the use of an illuminated magnifier lamp
- Critical role of cleaning in decontamination and methods for cleaning instruments outlined in HTM 01-05
- Proper pouching and packaging of instruments for storage
- Instrument inspection checklist
- Reprocessing for unclean instruments, identifying problems with cleaning methods, and addressing machine faults
By completing this course, dental professionals will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively decontaminate dental instruments, reduce the risk of cross-infection, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
