This course has been designed to teach you and your fellow dental professionals about the following:
– Blood-Borne Viruses and Infection Control in Dental Practice
– Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Dental Practice
– Code of Practice
– Immunisation
– Sharps and Inoculation Injuries in Dental Practice
– Decontamination Procedures for Infection Control
– Managing Spillages in Dental Practice
By completing this course, you will be able to:
– Understand the implications of blood-borne viruses in dental practice
– Understand the importance of PPE and know how to use it effectively
– Understand the code of practice and regulations for PPE in dental practice
– Know the protocols for managing sharps and inoculation injuries
– Know the steps to take immediately after a sharps injury
– Understand decontamination procedures and protocols for infection control
– Understand protocols for managing blood spillages and the importance of staff training in this area.
