P181 Sharps Injuries and Safer Sharp Protocols
Approx. 00:30
of verifiable CPD
£10.00
This online training course equips dental professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to handle sharps safely an...
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About This Course
This course aims to provide learners with an in-depth look at the transportation, packaging and storage of dental instruments.
Aims
This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of the legislation and associated protocols pertaining to transportation, packaging and storage of instruments in the dental environment.
Objectives
During this course learners will be able to:
- Discuss the attributes of transportation boxes.
- Explain the protocols for leaving instruments overnight.
- Discuss storage periods and the relevant local legislation.
- Outline pouching requirements for both vacuum and non-vacuum sterilisers.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:
- The importance of packaging integrity.
- The first-in, first-out stock rotation protocol.
- How to correctly use holding solutions.
- How to store unpouched instruments.
GDC Development Outcomes
Legislation
Legislation and regulations
- HTM 01-05 (2013)
- WHTM 01-05 (2014)
- SDCEP (2014)
- DHSSPSNI (2013)
GDC
- Principle 7: Maintain and develop professional knowledge and skills.
CQC
- Regulation 15: Premises and equipment.
- Regulation 17: Good governance.
