Decontamination of Dental Instruments
This course aims to provide all learners with an understanding of the different types of decontamination processes and highlight the legal requirements.
Overview
This course provides a comprehensive guide to the requirements for reprocessing dental instruments, ensuring your practice complies with the latest national standards. It covers the essential guidelines from HTM 01-05 (England), WHTM 01-05 (Wales), SDCEP (Scotland), and DHSSPSNI (Northern Ireland), giving your team the knowledge to maintain a safe and compliant decontamination workflow.
Assessment & Certification
A pass mark of 80% is required. Learners who do not pass will have the opportunity to review the course content and retake the assessment. Upon successful completion, a downloadable certificate will be available for your CPD records.
Aims
This course aims to provide learners with a clear understanding of the different decontamination processes and to highlight the associated legal and regulatory requirements.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Outline the cleaning processes required by current policies and guidance.
- Define the individual stages of the decontamination cycle.
- Explain the requirements for auditing your decontamination processes.
- Implement accurate record-keeping systems for compliance.
GDC Development Outcome: C
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