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Using videos as guides, dental professionals will engage with a series of comprehensive topics that are key to mastering sterile setup. Starting from the basics of hand washing and drying to the more intricate skills of donning a sterile gown and gloves, each step is very important.
You will learn the correct techniques for draping work surfaces and operating lights, managing tube sleeving, and ensuring that the entire setup is optimally sterile before any procedure begins.
This free course is a GDC Highly Recommended CPD Topic (Disinfection and decontamination).
This course is relevant to the whole dental team, particularly those involved in assisting in oral surgery.
CPD Time: 1.5 hours (1.5 CE Credit)
Customer feedback on this course
- Geat delivery and videos helped give good perspective.
- Fantastic learning opportunity. Well explained and detailed.
- As a nurse that hasn't assisted surgically for quite some time, this was a fantastic refresher course in how to set up aseptically.
- Excellent explanation of the importance of the sterile field and aseptic technique.
- Very informative. clear and straight to the point
Assessment: 12 MCQs. Pass mark 75%. more…
On passing the assessment you will immediately receive a GDC-recognised Enhanced CPD Certificate.
Aim:
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this course is to enhance knowledge and skills in establishing a sterile surgical environment for advanced oral surgery procedures..
Course objective:
• To understand the principles and importance of maintaining sterility during oral surgery.
• To learn the step-by-step processes and techniques involved in creating a sterile surgical field.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
• Explain the rationale and scientific basis for a sterile surgical environment when undertaking oral surgery.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for hand hygiene, including surgical scrubbing and drying.
• Apply appropriate methods for donning sterile attire like gowns, gloves, and masks.
• Setup a sterile field by draping surfaces, equipment, and lights using sterile drapes.
• Arrange surgical instruments efficiently on the sterile field for accessibility during procedures.
GDC Development Outcomes:
C
Learning content:
Course Overview | Hand Washing | Hand Drying | Donning the Gown | Sterile Glove Donning | Tying the Gown | Draping the Work Surface | Draping the Operating Light | Tube Sleeving | Setup Completed | Course Completion
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Sterile Setup for Oral Surgery
Course Description
Course Overview
An introduction to the very important role of maintaining sterility during oral surgery. This section covers the steps involved in creating and preserving a sterile field to prevent infections and ensure the success of surgical procedures.
Hand Washing
This section emphasises the importance of proper hand-washing techniques for dental professionals. Learn the best practices for surgical scrubbing to reduce the risk of contamination during oral surgery.
Hand Drying
Proper hand-drying techniques are essential in maintaining a sterile environment. This section explains the correct method of drying hands after washing, ensuring that no bacteria are transferred to surgical gloves.
Donning the Gown
Learn how to correctly don a sterile gown, a key step in maintaining the sterility of the operating environment. This section covers gowning procedures that prevent contamination and reduce the risk of surgical site infections.
Sterile Glove Donning
Master the closed gloving technique to ensure hands remain sterile while donning surgical gloves. This section highlights the importance of choosing the right glove size and material for optimal protection.
Tying the Gown
Tying the gown correctly is very important to maintaining a sterile field. This section covers the process of securing the gown with the assistance of a colleague, ensuring that sterile zones remain uncontaminated.
Draping the Work Surface
This section explains how to properly drape the work surface to create a sterile field, preventing contamination during surgery. It covers the use of sterile drapes and techniques for maintaining sterility throughout the procedure.
Draping the Operating Light
Learn how to drape the operating light to prevent contamination from light handles during surgery. This section provides practical tips for ensuring the sterility of the surgical environment.
Tube Sleeving
Properly sleeving surgery tubing is essential to avoid contamination during procedures. This section covers the correct technique for applying sterile sleeves to aspirator tubes and other surgical tubing.
Setup Completed
A final review of the completed sterile setup, ensuring that all instruments and surfaces are properly prepared for the surgical procedure. This section emphasises the importance of maintaining sterility until the surgery begins.
Course Completion
Participants will complete a feedback survey and take a multiple-choice exam. Upon passing, they will receive a GDC-compliant CPD certificate, demonstrating their competency in maintaining a sterile setup for oral surgery.
You can copy and adapt this example PDP entry for your own needs and circumstances. The format complies with GDC guidance on PDP structure.
| PDP Learning or Maintenance need |
| Sterile setup for oral surgery |
| How does this relate to my field of practice? |
| I am involved in assisting in surgery |
| Which development outcome(s) does it link to? |
| C |
| What benefit will this have to my work? |
| Perform tasks that are required for my regular role/duties. |
| How will I meet this learning or maintenance need? |
| Take the Verified Learning course on Sterile setup |
| When will I complete the activity? |