Essential Microbiology with a Dental Setting

This course offers learners insights into the basics of microbiology, an understanding of infection transmission, and strategies to prevent the spread of infections.

Overview
This course provides essential knowledge on the fundamentals of microbiology and its direct application to infection prevention and control in the dental practice. You will learn how infections are spread and, most importantly, how to break the chain of infection to protect patients and the dental team.

Assessment & Certification
A pass mark of 80% is required to complete the course. If you do not pass, you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment. Upon successful completion, a downloadable certificate will be made available for your CPD portfolio.

Aims
This course will provide learners with foundational information about microbiology, an understanding of how infections spread, and the knowledge to prevent their transmission effectively.

Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain basic microbiology concepts relevant to decontamination.
• Distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
• Recognise key pathogens that can cause disease in a dental setting.
• Describe the potential routes of infection and their relevance to prevention.
• Apply effective decontamination processes to prevent pathogen transmission.

Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the importance of microbiology in decontamination, the different types of pathogens, and how breaking the chain of infection is critical to safety.

GDC Development Outcome: C