Decontamination

Decontamination of Dental Instruments - DDI

Who will benefit?

• Managers of dental practices who are responsible for the decontamination of dental instruments
• Dental Nurses, Dental Hygienists, and those involved in the decontamination of dental instruments

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Aim
To provide delegates with the necessary knowledge, skills and procedural practices to apply the guidelines of HTM 01-05 and undertake the safe and effective decontamination of dental instruments.

Objectives

• Explain the difference between cleaning, disinfection and sterilization as defined in the HTM guidance
• Identify the importance of decontamination in preventing infection
• Demonstrate competency in the operation of different types of decontamination equipment
• Discuss washer-disinfectors for different applications relating to dental decontamination
• Demonstrate an ability to carry out the daily tests/checks required on all decontamination equipment as outlined in HTM 01-05
• Record the daily test information as required by HTM 01-05.

On completion of Day 3, Managers will be able to:

• Explain the need for maintaining the equipment log books and test records as detailed in HTM 01-05
• Be able to read and interpret all test reports in line with current guidance
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements for compliance, in relation to current guidance documents

Accreditation
Eastwood Park has applied to the City & Guilds of London Institute for course accreditation under the existing decontamination complex.

Other information
Project-based assessments for City & Guilds accreditation will be carried out during the practical sessions.

There is no pre-requisite for this course, although the delegate should be currently working in an environment which includes dental decontamination.

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