This course is designed to teach the learner:

• the basic principles of cross-contamination barriers and infection control measures in the dental health care facility

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

• discuss the importance of appropriate protection of the dental personnel through meticulous hand washing, gloving and dental clothing;
• apply appropriate cleaning, decontamination and sterilisation protocols;
• perform the best practice techniques related to the management of contaminated surfaces and instruments;
• fully understand the importance of cross-contamination barriers on the overall patient safety.