Ultrasonic Cleaner Testing, Validation, and Records

This course outlines the testing and validation requirements for ultrasonic baths in dental practices.

Course Overview

Ensure your practice's decontamination processes are effective and compliant. This course provides essential training on the routine testing and validation of ultrasonic baths, aligning with the principles of best practice in dental decontamination. You will learn what tests are required for ultrasonic baths, why they are necessary, and how to perform them correctly and consistently within your practice's quality framework.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the key testing and validation processes for ultrasonic cleaners.
• Distinguish between different tests, such as protein residue and cleaning efficacy.
• Confidently perform and interpret the results of required daily and weekly tests.
• Appreciate the importance of automatic control tests and their parameters.

Objectives

Upon completion, you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and procedure for a protein residue test.
• Describe the necessary parameters for an automatic control test.
• Detail why and how a cleaning efficacy test is performed.
• Determine whether an ultrasonic activity test has passed or failed.

Assessment & Certification

The course includes a comprehensive coursebook and a final assessment. Achieve a mark of 80% or higher to download your verifiable CPD certificate. You will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment if you do not pass on the first attempt.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for dental nurses, decontamination leads, and practice managers responsible for infection prevention and control.

GDC Development Outcome: C