Course Overview
Course Overview
The aim of this fully accredited course is to allow those with a Level 2 Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) to further develop their knowledge and skills as an IPC Lead including CQC inspections, leadership and team training. Course Brochure
This course is an opportunity for you to further develop and maintain your skills and gain enhanced CPD as an IPC lead. Please note, it is not a CQC requirement that you are trained at Level 3 and the Level 2 IPC Lead Certificate meets the required training as specified by the Code of Practice Health and Social Care Act 2008.
Entry Requirements
You must have already completed the
Topics Covered
- Leadership and Management in Dentistry
- Introduction to CQC and Your Role as IPC Lead in Inspections
- Reflective Learning and Identifying Training Needs in Practice
- Team Training Skills
- Setting Up a Compliant CSU
- Audits
- RIDDOR and COSHH Requirements
- Management of Epidemics and Pandemics
Benefits
Flexible Completion Time: Learners have up to four months to complete the course, but fast-track completion is available within one month.
Flexible Learning Schedules: Adapt the course to fit your personal and professional commitments.
Comprehensive Online Tutorials: Access detailed and engaging tutorials to guide your learning.
Outstanding Support: Benefit from easily accessible and exceptional support throughout your learning journey.
Accreditation: Level 3 Accredited Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Leadership upon successful completion.
Structure
Course Summary
Format: online, self-paced
Average completion time: 2 months
Number of Learning Units: 9
CPD Hours: 14
Guided Learning Hours: Average of 30 hours (depending on the learner's speed)
Course Assessments
Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
Final Assessment: Includes a case scenario and a reflective question
Support
Optional drop-in support session classes available.
One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
Modules/Units
Module 1: Developing the IPC Leadership Role
Unit 1: Leadership and Management in Dentistry
- Understand the role the IPC Lead has in the leadership and management of the dental practice
- Understand how to handle conflict relating to IPC in the dental practice
Unit 2: Introduction to CQC and Your Role as IPC Lead in Inspections
- Know the history of CQC regulation in dentistry
- Explain the Key Lines of Enquiry
- Understand the evidence CQC inspectors will be looking for during inspections
- Explain the role of the IPC Lead during an inspection
- Be confident in preparing for CQC inspection
Unit 3: Reflective Learning and Identifying Training Needs in Practice
- Be able to describe the importance of reflective learning
- Be able to explain the Gibbs Reflective Cycle
- Be able to demonstrate reflective practice and identify your own training needs
- Know how to identify the training needs of individuals and the team
Unit 4: Team Training Skills
- Understand different learning styles
- Identify potential barriers and understand methods for overcoming them
- Explain different methods for evaluating learners’ understanding of training sessions
- Be able to select appropriate evaluation methods
Module 2: IPC Lead
Unit 1: Setting Up a Compliant CSU
- Understand the benefits of having a CSU in practice
- Explain the flow of instruments and the appropriate layout for a CSU as outlined by HTM0105
- Explain how you would select appropriate equipment for a CSU as outlined by HTM0105
Unit 2: Audits
- Know the CQC requirements for audits in the dental practice
- Explain the benefits of audits on managing the clinical environment
- Know the steps for planning an audit
- Be able to use the results of an audit to identify necessary improvements
- Understand how to use audits to ensure changes in behaviours/practices are maintained
Unit 3: Creating Action Plans and Implementing Them
- Be able to identify required improvements
- Be able to explain the difference between improvement and implementation
- Be able to create an action plan to help implement changes in practice
- Understand how to share an action plan with the dental team
Unit 4: RIDDOR and COSHH Requirements
- Be able to explain the RIDDOR and COSHH requirements of a dental practice
- Explain how the IPC Lead can work to ensure compliance with RIDDOR and COSHH
- Know how to carry out a Risk Assessment for COSHH
Unit 5: Management of Epidemics and Pandemics
- Know the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic
- Understand the importance of having contingency plans for business continuity in dentistry
- Know where to get relevant information and guidance during a state of emergency
- Understand what an SOP is and how to write one
- Understand the importance of keeping your SOP up to date during a pandemic/epidemic
Tutors
Meet Your Tutor: Stephanie Carter
Why learn from Stephanie?
Stephanie Carter brings a unique blend of experience, knowledge, and dedication to her role as a course instructor. Here’s why you’ll benefit from her expertise:
Extensive Experience: Over 18 years in the dental industry.
Leadership and Management Expertise: Holds a Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management.
Educational Excellence: Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Education.
Key Qualifications:
Dental Hygienist and Therapist
Dental Nurse
Level 4 Quality Assurance
Level 3 Assessor
Diploma in Mentorship and Coaching
Professional Affiliations:
Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Edinburgh: The faculty promotes the role of the dental trainer, recognises achievement and excellence, and ultimately enhances the quality of patient care.
Stephanie’s dedication to personal and professional growth ensures that you will receive a comprehensive and profoundly insightful learning experience.
Course Assessors
The role of the assessor is to mark your assessments and give you feedback.
Hilary Urry
Registered Dental Nurse
Level 2 and 3 Certificate in IPC Leadership
Qualified Tutor and Assessor
Emma Leather
Registered Dental Nurse
ILM Decontamination Lead, Level 7 in Strategic Management and Leadership
Qualified Tutor, Assessor and Internal Moderator
Dates
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 20 January 2025 - Available
Monday 10 February 2025 - Available
Payment Options
Payment Plans
We now offer the option to pay over three months. Please be aware, this increases the fee to £264.00 inc. VAT.
Payment due dates:
- 20 January 2025 £88.00 (Non-refundable deposit)
- 20 February 2025 £88.00
- 20 March 2025 £88.00
We will NOT send reminders of payment due dates. Failure to make payment by the due dates will result in automatic removal from the course.
Please note, your certificate of competence will not be awarded until full payment is made.
Pay by Payment Plan
Please note that discounts are applied to the VAT-exclusive fee. Discounts cannot be applied to payment plans.
Multiple applicant discounts
- Two applicants: 5% discount
- Three applicants: 10% discount
- Four or more applicants: 15% discount
Multiple course discounts
- Two courses: 5% discount
- Three courses: 10% discount
- Four or more courses: 15% discount
Please apply by telephone or use the application form here. DNN will send you an invoice.
