Level 2 Accredited Certificate: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead

Benefits

The major benefits of the course include:

• Accredited training.
• Downloadable documents to use in your own practice;
• Online tutorials;
• Downloadable booklet;
• Unlimited access to learning materials for 3 months.
• Complete in 6-8 weeks.
• Affordable extended-duties course;
• Unlimited tutor support throughout the 3 months;
• Tutors can be contacted Monday - Saturday 8am - 8pm;
• Flexible learning: complete at your leisure within three months;
• Nationwide availability;
• 9 hours of verifiable CPD;
• Level 2 Accredited Infection Prevention and Control Lead Certificate, awarded upon successful completion.

Downloadable documents which are free with this course include:

• Steriliser log book;
• Ultrasonic bath tests;
• IPC contract;
• Annual statement; 
• Self-audits; 
• Laundry contract; 
• Spot-check forms; 
• Legionella log book contents (5+ forms).

Structure and Objectives

Blended learning:

• Online reading and video tutorials; 
• Online multiple choice quizzes;
• Written assessments.

Assessments

Modules 1–4: Online multiple choice quizzes; 20 questions per module.

Module 5: Written assessment.

Module 6: Staff training assessment. Students are required to teach other members of staff individually or in a group setting about infection control and receive written feedback from two members of staff.  

Learning Objectives 

Module 1: Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control and Cross-Infection

GDC Development Outcomes: C

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Explain the different legislations (England) related to infection control.
• State the meaning of cross-infection.
• Gain knowledge for the role and responsibilities of the IPC lead.
• Describe essential requirements and best practice.
• List the contents of the IPC policy.

Module 2: The Process of Sterilisation 

GDC Development Outcomes: C

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

• Describe in detail the correct sterilisation process;
• Explain how to complete manual sterilisation; 
• Demonstrate understanding of how to use the ultrasonic bath and washer disinfector;
• Explain the process of bagging instruments effectively, working towards best practice;
• State how to correctly store instruments;
• Demonstrate the knowledge to set up a decontamination room;
• Create an Implementation and Improvements Plan.

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Module 3: Preventing Cross-Infection

GDC Development Outcomes: C

By the end of this module, students will be able to: 

• State why preventing cross-infection is important; 
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of hand hygiene; 
• List facilities required in the dental practice; 
• Describe why general hygiene is important and how to maintain this;
• Explain the correct procedure to disinfect impressions; 
• State what PPE should be used and how to apply and remove this;
• Describe how to decontaminate treatment areas.

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Module 4: Legionella 

GDC Development Outcomes: C

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Describe why maintaining the dental unit water lines is important;
• List the risks associated if the water lines are not maintained; 
• Demonstrate knowledge for maintaining the water lines;
• Create a legionella log book, as required by health and safety legislation. 

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Module 5: Required Tests and Audits 

GDC Development Outcomes: C

By the end of this module, students will be able to: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of the daily and weekly tests required;
• Describe confidently how to complete all essential logs;
• Create a steriliser log book to comply with HTM 01-05;
• Describe points to be considered when buying/replacing dental equipment; 
• List the stages in completing a foil test; 
• Describe single-use items and their importance; 
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to use infection control audits and of their frequency; 
• Explain how to carry out the perfect spot-check and what to look for.

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Module 6: IPC Training 

GDC Development Outcomes: A, B, C, D

By the end of this module, students will be able to: 

• Describe why IPC Training is important; 
• Create an IPC Training log to maintain compliance within the dental team;
• Explain what topics should be covered and how often; 
• Create the IPC file with all discussed forms and downloads available.  

Tutors

Chelsea Foster RDN 

Registered Dental Nurse: 211076

Chelsea is a qualified Level 3 Infection Control Trainer and is a qualified tutor and assessor. 

Qualifications: NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing, TrainerQuals Level 3 Award Infection Control Trainer, Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education

Competency Training: Fluoride Varnish Application 

Emma Leather RDN 

Registered Dental Nurse: 148732

Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Dental Nursing,   Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance, Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, Oral Health Education (BDA), Level 3 Infection Control Trainer.

Competency Training: Impression-Taking, Fluoride Varnish Application  

 

Steven Parker RDN 

Registered Dental Nurse: 249691

Qualifications: NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing,   Level 4 National Teaching Certificate, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, NEBDN National Certificate Orthodontic Nursing, NEBDN National Certificate Dental Radiography, NVQ Level 2 Infection Control, Level 2 Certificate: Infection Prevention and Control Lead, NVQ Level 2 Business Administration

Competency Training: Impression-Taking, Fluoride Varnish Application  

 

Stephanie Carter RDT, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist and Therapist: 119601

Qualifications: Diploma Dental Hygiene and Therapy, National Certificate Dental Nursing, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training,  Level 4 National Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, NEBDN Certificate Dental Radiography, ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management, Smoking Cessation Counselling Levels 1 and 2, Young Counsellors Certificate

Hilary Urry RDN

Registered Dental Nurse: 139277

Qualifications: Foundation Degree in Advanced Dental Nursing (University of Kent), Certificate Dental Radiography (City University London), Level 3 Assessor, Level 3 Infection Control Trainer 

 

DATES

 

• Monday 4 October 2021- Available
• Monday 8 November 2021  - Available 

Payment

Payment Plans

We now offer the option to pay over three months. Please be aware, this increases the fee to £165.00 inc. VAT.

Payment due dates: 

• 4 October 2021 £55.00 (Non-refundable deposit)
• 4 November 2021 £55.00
• 4 December 2021 £55.00

We will NOT send reminders of payment due dates. Failure to make payment by the due dates will result in automatic removal from the course.

Please note, your certificate of competence will not be awarded until full payment is made. 

Paying by payment plan? Please use enrolment form HERE.

Discounts

Please note that discounts are applied to the VAT-exclusive fee: £124.17 Discounts cannot be applied to payment plans.

Multiple applicant discounts

• Two applicants: 5% discount
• Three applicants: 10% discount
• Four or more applicants: 15% discount

Multiple course discounts

• Two courses: 5% discount
• Three courses: 10% discount
• Four or more courses: 15% discount

Please apply by telephone or use the application form here. DNN will send you an invoice.

ENROL

Please note, you should only request an invoice if your practice is paying for you, therefore requires an invoice.

 

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