Training

Module 7 of the cross-infection control CPD topic focuses on staff training and management of decontamination processes. It covers different aspects of management such as understanding the roles of decontamination personnel, health and safety risk assessment procedures and the training needed for staff responsible for implementing cross-infection control measures. This module is aimed at those in charge of leading infection control within their practice and will help to understand aspects covered in module 8 (compliance, auditing and record keeping).

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

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome C.

Last reviewed: October 2023

Review due: October 2024

The aims of this module are to understand risk assessments, staff training needs and the management of decontamination processes.

• Identify a risk and a hazard
• List the stages of a risk assessment
• Define the roles of key decontamination personnel
• Describe management skills beneficial to the role of decontamination lead
• List the training requirements for staff involved in infection control procedures
• Identify policies related to infection control