- About This Course
About This Course
This CORE verifiable CPD article covers aspects of staff health and immunisation. What immunisations are required, safe sharp working and what to do in the case of a sharps injury.
Learning Outcomes
Aims
- To understand the immunisation requirements for all dental staff
- To discuss safer sharp working and how to deal with sharps injuries
- To identify personal protective equipment, and know what is appropriate for specific tasks
- To know what are the correct hand hygiene requirements
Objectives
On completion of this module you will know which staff require immunistations, understand how to work safely with sharps and what action to take if an injury occurs. You will understand what is the correct process to achieve effective hand hygiene and the importance of personal protective equipment for your role and tasks.