This course has been created by guru258.

The course is designed to provide members of the dental team with an update on Infection Control, with an emphasis on the Covid-19 virus outbreak that started in late 2019/early 2020 and continues today. Key topics such as hand hygiene, PPE and waste segregation are covered.

Downloadable resources are available too.

Verifiable CPD hours = 1

Aim

To provide the dental team with an update, overview and advice about the Covid-19 virus outbreak and infection control implications.

Objectives

1. Understand nature of the Covid-19 virus
2. Be aware of the impact of the virus to dental practices
3. Review prevention strategies at the workplace for infection outbreaks

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Describe the nature of the Covid-19 virus
2. Place an action plan at the practice when disease outbreaks occur
3. Apply prevention strategies at the workplace, e.g. current use of PPE, waste segregation etc

GDC Development Outcomes: A, C and D