This course aims to give you an understanding of what cross-infection means and how to prevent it.

It gives you an insight into basic microbiology and infectious diseases so that you can protect your patients and your team members. This also enables you to provide a safe working environment for your patients and all members of the practice team.

A thorough understanding of the microorganisms that cause disease and how best to prevent transmission of infectious agents is a requirement for all healthcare providers to enable you to fulfil your professional responsibilities, your duty of care and your legal and statutory obligations.

To provide the learner with a basic understanding of the different micro-organisms which can cause transmissible diseases within the dental practice setting and how to reduce risk of infection.