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Online dental decontamination course goes live
27th Oct 2010
First online dental instrument decontamination training is launched
A new dental instrument decontamination training course which can be completed online is now available from international training provider, Eastwood Park Training.
The web-based programme will assist practices as they ensure compliance with the latest guidelines in the Health Technical Memorandum 01-05 (HTM 01-05) in the specified time, as well as gain verifiable CPD (continuing professional development).
Downloadable copies of HTM01-05 compliance forms in handy PDF and Word formats included in this programme make it easy for dentists to implement compliant practices swiftly.
This flexible online learning solution is ideal for NHS and private dental practices and hospitals, as learning can take place at work or at home.
This has the benefit of reducing time away from the surgery and removes the need for group training which can often reduce staffing levels; it meets the needs of individuals who also have the opportunity to learn at their own pace, as the programme can be completed on a modular basis.
This contributes to keeping training costs to a minimum yet allows essential staff learning and development to take place in response to the regulatory requirements.
All primary care dental services are to be regulated from 2011 and compliance with this includes evidence of instrument decontamination training to the HTM guidelines for practice staff, so preparation for this needs to be in place.
The course includes two hours of verifiable CPD and on completion users can print a course and CPD verification certificate for their CPD record.
Steve Dickson, learning & programme development manager at Eastwood Park Training says: 'HTM 01-05 has received a mixed reaction among dental professionals, however, few deny the importance of effective cleaning and inspection procedures of dental instruments, with the priority on patient safety as key.
'We became aware from the residential dental training courses we offer that for some finding the opportunity to leave the practice was proving difficult. Therefore we wanted to create an alternative solution and bring current learning into the practice at a time and place to suit all staff. We are delighted that this e-learning course will provide an alternative approach to the specified training.'
Eastwood Park's online decontamination of dental instruments course is in three parts and will take around two hours in total to complete:
• An introduction to HTM 01-05
• The fundamentals of decontamination practice
• The fundamentals of decontamination management.
To find out more contact Eastwood Park Training on 01454 262777 or visit www.eastwoodpark.co.uk/training.
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