Training

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.

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

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome C.

Last reviewed:  August 2023

Review due: August 2024

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.

• 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