Dangers

Module 6 of the cross-infection control CPD topic focuses on the risks to yourself and others because of the cleaning processes, rather than the danger caused by lack of cleaning.

Updated: February 2026

Next Update: February 2027

CategoryOnline Dental CPD

Location

Online

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

Identify chemicals used for specific cleaning purposes
Describe containers available for different types of waste
List methods of reducing sharps injury occurrence
State the origin of legionnaire’s disease
Identify steps taken to deal with a body spillage incident

Aims

The aims of this module are to identify cleaning chemicals, differentiate between various waste containers, understand how to reduce the incidence of sharps injuries and deal with spillages.

This CPD module provides you with 2 hours GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome C.

Details

Verified hours: 2 hours
GDC outcomes: C

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