MICRO-CREDENTIAL IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL FOR DENTISTRY

About this Module

  • students enrolled
  • Approx. 20 hours to complete

What you will learn

This comprehensive course offers students and dental fraternity a valuable opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control, with a particular focus on contemporary healthcare practices in a dental environment. Throughout the course, participants will be encouraged to delve into various aspects of clinical governance, explore relevant theories, and examine a range of prevention methods. Emphasis will be placed on the complete spectrum of infection prevention and control measures. This curriculum is designed to ensure that participants are well-equipped to practice safe procedures in clinical settings, aligning with the highest standards of patient care and safety.

What skills you will gain

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Total contents and assessments

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Module Details

CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
MODE/DURATION : Flexible
LENGTH : None days
EFFORT : 6 hours per week
LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CERTIFICATE : Not applicable
PRICE : Free

Associated Course (s) :
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 Syllabus

Topic 1-1 - PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION CONTROL & TRANSMISSION
Topic 1-2 - HOSPITAL-ASSOCIATED INFECTION
Topic 1-3 - STANDARD PRECAUTIONS

Topic 2-1 : MICROBIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Topic 2-2 : PATHOGENS & DISEASES

Topic 3-1 : Immunization
Topic 3-2 : Hand Hygiene
Topic 3-3 : Respiratory Hygiene
Topic 3-4 : Personal Protective Equipment
Topic 3-5 : Environmental Control

Topic 4-1 : Patient Care Equipment/ Instrument & Devices
Topic 4-2 : Agents for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
Topic 4-3 : Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
Topic 4-4 : Dental Unit Waterlines

Topic 5-1 : Aseptic Technique
Topic 5-2 : Pre-treatment Protocols
Topic 5-3 : During Treatment Protocols
Topic 5-4 : Post-treatment Protocols
Topic 5-5 : Waste Management
Topic 6 : Sharps Management
Topic 7 : Management of Blood / Body Fluid Exposure
Topic 8 : Handling and Transporting Laboratory Specimens and Prostheses

Topic 6-1 : Radiology
Topic 6-2 : Dental Laboratory
Topic 6-3 : Sterilization Room

Topic 7-1 : Healthcare Workers Role
Topic 7-2 : Education for HealtchCare Workers
Topic 7-3 : Policies and Regulations

Our Instructor

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