Sharps and Inoculation Injuries

This module enhances your knowledge of sharps safety and provides guidance on safe working practices, preventative measures and legislation relating to sharps.

CategoryOnline Dental CPD

Location

Online

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

Describe the different types of sharps
Explain the different methods of how an inoculation injury may occur
Explain what to do in the event of an inoculation injury
Discuss safer sharps alternatives available
Explain the requirements of the Care Quality Commission in relation to sharps

Aims

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of sharps safety and the regulations in place to minimise the risk of harm occurring.

This CPD module provides you with 1 hour GDC verifiable CPD.

Related GDC development outcome: C.

Last review: January 2026

Next review: January 2027

Details

Verified hours: 1 hours
GDC outcomes: C

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