Infection Control Lead

This CPD aims to provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the infection control lead including the audits and validation of decontamination equipment.

Last review: March 2026

Next review: March 2027

CategoryOnline Dental CPD Hub

Location

Online

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the lead dental nurse in decontamination
Discuss the audits to be carried out for cross infection and decontamination following HTM 01-05 guidelines
Explain the validation of equipment used in the decontamination room
Explain practice polices and procedures in relation to infection control
Explain how to complete staff induction training and requirements

Aims

This CPD aims to provide an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the infection control lead including the audits and validation of decontamination equipment.

Details

Verified hours: 2 hours
GDC outcomes: A,B,C,D

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