01/12/2026 – Decon Update for Users/Managers/ Dentists

Course Information

Completion Time: 2 Hours

Venue: Online – Zoom

Speakers: Pete Gibbons

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to equip learners with up to date knowledge in all areas of infection control within practice and risks based on local legislation.

Course Objectives

At the end of this session the delegates should be able to:

• Discuss the different causes of infection
• Explain the differences between bacteria, viruses and prions
• Recall all aspects of preventing infection in a clinical environment
• Identify the differences between best practice and essential quality requirements
• Demonstrate a full and comprehensive understanding of the decontamination process
• Explain their role and their responsibilities within their role
• Create and maintain comprehensive validation records
• Detail what is required when testing Ultrasonics, Washers and Steam sterilisers

Course Learning Content

• To understand the chain of infection
• Effective hand hygiene processes
• Aspects of day to day infection control processes for day to day procedures in a surgery environment
• The definition of decontamination and aspects of a decontamination process

GDC Development Outcomes

• C

Resources

Dietary Requirements

Please advise the Dental Continuing Education Team dentalcourses.nimdta@hscni.net if you have any dietary requirements.