INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL FOR DENTISTRY

About this Course

  • 425 students enrolled
  • 3 instructors

Course Description

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Describe the different types of infectious agents (micro-organisms) and the harm they can cause
2 ) Apply and comply with standard precautions in all episodes of care and service delivery
3 ) Differentiate between cleaning, disinfection and sterilization and when each technique is utilized in the dental office.
4 ) Describe how infection prevention and control practices stop the spread of infections.
5 ) Recognize the professional's responsibility to adhere to scientifically accepted infection prevention and control practices in all healthcare settings, and the consequences of failing to comply

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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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

PROFESOR MADYA DR NIK MOHD MAZUAN BIN NIK MOHD ROSDY

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. NURUL 'IZZAH BINTI MOHD SARMIN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

PROFESOR DR ARIZA BINTI ADNAN

 Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : All dental or dental auxillary students who are going to start their clinical training or any dental practitioners / dental auxillaries who want to refresh their knowledge and skills.

A2 : Go to https://ufuture.uitm.edu.my to register

A3 : Off course, knowledge! In addition, you will get certification (digital copy only) and CPD points approved by Malaysian Dental Council

A4 : This course can be commenced at any time but the duration is up to 6 months.

A5 : Yes it is.

A6 : Yes, this course is open for all.

A7 : You will be asked to retake the test until you pass. Multiple retakes are allowed until pass.