This course is designed to teach the learner:

• Knowledge of blood borne viruses (BBV) that pose a risk to dental personnel and their means of transmission within the dental practice.
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in prevention of exposure to BBVs.
• How to differentiate which immunisations are required of them, depending on their role as a clinical and non-clinical team member, respectively.
• Skills necessary to avoid and manage accidents related to sharps injuries.

Following the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• List the main methods of BBV transmission between patients and practitioners.
• Select appropriate PPE required to prevent the transmission of BBVs during various clinical activities.
• Explain which immunisations are effective for clinical staff that come into contact with infected patients.
• Follow the protocol necessary to manage a sharps injury and identify potential risks for such an injury.