CPD Course – Health & Safety for Dental Professionals
This 3 hour CPD course is a great opportunity for undergraduate or postgraduate dental nurses, dentists, practice managers and receptionists to get up to speed on current legislations for health and safety within a dental setting.
Objectives of this CPD course
- Gain knowledge of current guidelines, procedures and protocols in health and safety
- Use of audit tools to confirm legal requirements are met in the practice
- Gain knowledge of RIDDOR, COSHH and waste disposal
- PUWER and other regulations
- Understanding manual handling and ergonomics
- Practical use of health and safety legislations
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand, provide and maintain a healthy and safe work environment whether you are a dentist, dental nurse, practice manager or receptionist
- Understand health and safety legislation and be able to put them into practical use in dentistry
- Improve patient safety when it comes to use of chemicals, compressed air, X-ray, storage of medication, waste management both clinical and standard
- Be up to speed on fire safety and able to identify hazards within the practice
Who is the course suitable for?
- GDC Registered Dental Nurses
- Dentists
- Dental Therapists
- Dental Hygienists
- Orthodontic Therapists
- Clinical Dental Technician
- Dental Technicians
And any other team members with a valid GDC number can benefit from this CPD course
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Benefits of taking the Health and Safety in the Dental Practice CPD
- Be confident in improving the environment and safe running of your dental practice
- Be able to identify any hazards that may put the patient or practice at risk
- Acquire essential knowledge if you wish to progress to a practice manager or administrative role
“The ultimate goal as a dental professional is to provide patients with a safe and healthy environment within which to be treated and for practice staff to have a healthy and safe environment to work in. This course delivers all you need to know to make that a reality.”
Want to upskill even further? Great additions to this course and your further learning would be, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Basic Life Support & CPR, First Aid & Defibrillator.
Please email us or call 0207 205 2299 if you would like to get more information on this course or to arrange in-practice training for your Team.
*Live Online lectures take place in a ‘virtual classroom’ on our teaching platform.
Our live online study mode means you can study with us from anywhere in the UK. Our advanced teaching platform will enable you to feel like you are in a real classroom, without having to spend time and money on commuting. Perfect if you are looking to combine good quality education with a busy lifestyle. There is no requirement to submit a portfolio of work in order to obtain your CPD certification, completion of the course however is essential.
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Course Overview
Course Objectives:
- Gives current guidelines, procedures and protocols in health & safety.
- Audit tools to confirm legal requirements are met in the practice.
- RIDDOR, COSHH and waste disposal covered.
- PUWER and other regulations.
- Manual handling and ergonomics.
Outcomes
By the end of this course dental nurses will be able to:
- Understand, provide and maintain a healthy and safe work environment
If you have any questions or would like to book this course please email us or call 0207 205 2299.
Please email us or call 0207 205 2299 if you would like to get more information on this course or to arrange in-practice training for your Team.
- Due to Covid-19 we are unable to meet at the BDA on Wimpole Street, our usual venue. All courses are live online at present.
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