Risk Assessment – Enhanced Dental CPD Course – Level 1

Description

Certificate duration: N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Who is the course for?

This online Risk Assessment – Enhanced Dental CPD Course is suitable for the following:

• Dentists
• Therapists
• Hygienists
• Dental nurses
• Decontamination lead
• Receptionist
• Cleaner
• External contractors
• Health and social care workers
• NHS professionals
• Anyone who wants to know more about risk assessment.

Course aims

The aims of this online Risk Assessment – Enhanced Dental CPD Course are to:

• Understand the role of both the employer and the employee in risk assessment.
• Introduce the legislation that underpin the need to observe risk assessment in workplaces.
• Promote a safe workplace and maintain a strong safety culture.

Learning objectives

On completion of this online Risk Assessment – Enhanced Dental CPD Course, the learner will be able to:

• Outline the role of the employer and the employee in risk assessment.
• Understand the significance of risk assessment in the workplace and further develop skills and experience.
• State legal requirements to ensure health and safety in the dental workplace.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Risk Assessment – Enhanced Dental CPD Course, the learner will be able to:

• Identify the role of the employer and employee on risk management.
• Evaluate the significance of legislation in the effort to put risk management in dental workplaces.
• Take appropriate steps to identify hazards and minimise health risks in the dental setting.

What is covered in this course?

This online Risk Assessment – Enhanced Dental CPD Course includes the following:

• Chapter 1 – Risk Assessment
• Chapter 2 – Legal requirements
• Chapter 3 – Significant hazards
• Chapter 4 – Classification of risk
• Chapter 5 – Infection control risk assessment
• Chapter 6 – Health and safety at work
• Summary.

Why is this online Risk Assessment – Enhanced Dental CPD Course essential?

All employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to protect employees from harm. It is a statutory obligation for employers to consider the risks in the workplace and introduce measures to control them.