Course Overview
This course provides dental professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement effective cross infection control procedures in line with HTM 01-05. It covers hand hygiene, PPE, instrument decontamination, surface cleaning, zoning, and safe waste handling.
Course Aims
- Promote consistent and safe cross infection control practices.
- Support compliance with HTM 01-05 standards and legal obligations.
- Raise awareness of infection risks and prevention strategies in dentistry.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the importance of cross infection control in a dental setting.
- Identify key components of HTM 01-05 guidance.
- Demonstrate correct hand hygiene and PPE use.
- Explain validated decontamination and sterilisation processes.
- Outline correct procedures for managing clinical waste and sharps.
- Understand zoning requirements for clean and dirty areas.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion, learners will be able to:
- Recognise common cross infection risks in clinical dental environments.
- Apply HTM 01-05-compliant infection control procedures.
- Perform and audit hand hygiene, PPE use, and decontamination steps.
- Store and handle instruments in a safe and compliant manner.
- Follow safe disposal processes for sharps and clinical waste.
- Support a culture of ongoing infection control training and monitoring.
GDC Development Outcomes:
B, D
Review date:
January 2027
