Pouching, Sealing, and Storage of Instruments

This course equips learners with a clear understanding of the legislation and protocols for transporting, packaging, and storing instruments in dental settings.

Course Details

• This course provides an in-depth overview of the transportation, packaging, and storage of dental instruments.
• The format includes a lecture followed by an assessment, with opportunities for feedback and reflective learning.
• A certificate will be available to download upon achieving a score of 80% or higher.
• If you do not pass on the first attempt, you can review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

• To develop learners’ understanding of the legislation and standard protocols governing the transport, packaging, and storage of instruments in dental practice.

Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Discuss the key features and requirements of instrument transportation boxes.
• Explain protocols for leaving instruments overnight.
• Discuss storage periods in line with local policy and applicable UK guidance.
• Outline pouching requirements for both vacuum and non‑vacuum sterilisers.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, learners will understand:

• The importance of maintaining packaging integrity.
• How to apply first‑in, first‑out (FIFO) stock rotation.
• The correct use of holding solutions.
• Appropriate methods for storing unpouched instruments.

GDC Development Outcome

• C