The Risk

Module 1 of the cross-infection control CPD topic focuses on the risks of infection, disease and discusses pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, immunity as well as vaccinations.

CategoryOnline Dental CPD Hub
Location
Online
Category
Online Dental CPD Hub
Price
£8.00

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

  1. Define cross-infection and differentiate between direct and indirect transmission
  2. Define the terms pathogenic and non-pathogenic
  3. Identify the four main groups of microorganisms relevant to dentistry
  4. List the main diseases you or any patients may be exposed to in the dental practice
  5. Define what is meant by ‘blood-borne virus’ and which are the main concern
  6. Differentiate ways to become immune to a disease

Aims

The aims of this module are to understand the importance of cross-infection control, the risks of infection, pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms and the relevance of vaccinations.

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

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome C.

Last updated: June 26

Next update: June 27

Details

  • Verified hours: 2 hours
  • GDC outcomes: C