For dental assistants and practice staff
Infection control for dental assistants
Dental practices are among the most infection-control-focused workplaces there are. Build a solid foundation before your first day or as a quick refresher.
- Free to study
- Certificate same day
- Examples for your work
- Verifiable certificate ID
Free to study · About 30 minutes · Certificate A$39 after you pass
Where the infection risks are
- Splashes and aerosols from the mouth during treatment
- Sharp instruments and needles
- Surfaces and equipment touched with gloved hands during procedures
- Instruments that must be reprocessed correctly between patients
The habits that matter most
- Wear the PPE the procedure requires — mask, eye protection, gloves and gown
- Change gloves and clean your hands between patients
- Follow the practice's procedures for cleaning surfaces and handling instruments
- Dispose of sharps immediately into an approved container
- Know the exposure procedure for needlestick and splash injuries
Rules and expectations
Dental practices in Australia follow the Dental Board of Australia's infection control guidelines and related standards. Your practice will train you in its specific procedures, including instrument reprocessing — this course gives you the underlying principles.
What the course covers
Eight short modules: how infections spread, hand hygiene, PPE, respiratory hygiene, cleaning and disinfection, blood and body fluid spills, waste, linen and sharps, and standard and transmission-based precautions. Then a 20-question assessment and your certificate.
Questions
Does this cover instrument sterilisation?+
It covers the principles of cleaning, disinfection and reprocessing. Your practice will train you on its specific sterilisation equipment and procedures.
Is this an accredited course?+
No. It is a non-accredited infection control awareness course. It is not a nationally recognised qualification and is not HLTINF006 or any other unit of competency. If a licence, job advertisement or employer asks for a specific unit of competency, check before buying.
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