COURSE OVERVIEW
This course will discuss Recent Developments in Infection Control and their practical implementation in the dental practice.
Please note, this course will be delivered online via the Canvas Platform. The course includes 8hrs of videos and an online exam
The course will cover:
- Latest on developments in key national documents including the Australian Standards, NHMRC guidelines, CDNA guidelines, Immunize Australia guidelines, and the ACSQHC National Health Safety Standards
- Chain of infection and the risk of transmission
- How to best use the 2015 ADA Guidelines and associated resources (the Self-Assessment Tool and the Infection Control Practical Guide)
- Infection Control Management Plan: Queensland requirements
- Hand hygiene: for the greatest effectiveness and efficiency
- Transmission-based precautions: the when and how
- Water quality for dental practice: what is needed where.
Important information:
- A link to the course will be sent within 3 business days of registering
- This course is self-paced but must be completed within 6 months of registration
- You will be advised when your CPD Certificate is available via your online portal
ADAQ recommends Members regularly attend CPD sessions for Infection Control to ensure they remain up-to-date and compliant with any new guidelines.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- The latest on developments in key national documents including the Australian Standards, NHMRC Guidelines, CDNA guidelines, Immunize Australia guidelines, and the ACSQHC National Health Safety Standards.
- How to best use the 2015 ADA Guidelines and associated resources (the Self-Assessment Tool and the Infection Control Practical Guide).
- Structuring your practice infection control protocol to meet the Qld requirements for an Infection Control Management Plan.
- Implementing Hand Hygiene for maximal effectiveness and efficiency.
- Implementing transmission-based precautions: the when and how.
- Water quality for dental practice: what is needed where.
