Overview
Have you been given the responsibility of becoming the infection prevention and control (IPC) lead, but feel like you are guessing what you need to have in place and what your role entails? If so, this course is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding to be a competent IPC lead. It provides in-depth instruction in areas such as sterilisation processes, working towards best practice, and IPC file content (such as audits and spot-checks). If you have been an IPC lead for a number of years and would like a refresher, this course will help to ensure that you are up to date on current guidelines.
What is an IPC lead?
An IPC lead is the person responsible for control of cross-contamination and infection in primary dental practices. This person should be competent and qualified to carry out the role and able to report back to the registered manager. This person is in charge of all IPC policies, the sterilisation and decontamination of instruments, and the training of practice staff.
Benefits
The major benefits of the course include:
- Downloadable documents to use in your own practice;
- Online tutorials;
- Live online interactive classrooms;
- Downloadable booklet;
- Affordable extended-duties course;
- Tutor support;
- Flexible learning: complete at your leisure within three months;
- Nationwide availability;
- 10+ hours of verifiable CPD;
- Level 2 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;
- Live online interactive classrooms;
- Online multiple choice quizzes;
- Written assessments.
Assessments
Modules 1–4: Online multiple choice quizzes; 20 questions per module.
Module 5: 1200–1500-word essay.
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 why cross-infection is important in dentistry;
- State the meaning of cross-infection;
- Gain knowledge for the role and responsibilities of IPC lead;
- Describe essential requirements and best practice;
- Explain the purpose of the IPC policy;
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Module 6: IPC Training
GDC Development Outcomes: A, C
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)
Competency Training: Impression-Taking, Fluoride Varnish Application
DATES
- 28 January 2019 - Available
- 1 April 2019 - Available
Payment
Payment Plans
We now offer the option to pay over three months. Please be aware, this increases the fee to £120.00 inc. VAT.
Payment due dates:
- 28 January 2018 £40.00 (Non-refundable deposit)
- 28 February 2018 £40.00
- 28 March 2018 £40.00
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: £83.33. Discounts cannot be applied to payment plans.
Multiple applicant discounts
- Two applicants: 5% discount
- Three applicants: 10% discount
- Four or more applicants: 20% discount
Please apply by telephone or use the print application form here. DNN will send you an invoice.
Henry Schein customers
Henry Schein customers can claim an additional 10% off.
Please enrol by telephone and quote your Henry Schein account number or use the print application form here. DNN will send you an invoice.
