Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
- Discuss the basic principles of sterilisation and disinfection, including the importance of cleaning an item before a process is used.
- Understand and practically apply Standard (Universal) Precautions.
- Highlight protocols required for successful sterilisation.
- Highlight key principles for dental unit waterlines and evacuation systems.
AS/NZS 4187:2014, AS/NZS 4815:2006, ADA Guidelines for Infection Control, DCNZ Infection Prevention and Control Practice and/or NZDA Infection Control Code of Practice (as applicable)