Question 1

Where can training be accessed?

Geoffrey Ofori · Accepted Answer

NHS Scotland E-learning has a programme for users and operators undertaking local decontamination.

NHS Education for Scotland provides training for the dental team through section 63 courses in all regional centres in Scotland. They can also provide in-practice training covering some aspects of infection control and decontamination. Further details are available from the NES TURAS page or contact the infection control support team’s administrator at QIiPT@nhs.scot.

Question 2

What level of training is required?

Geoffrey Ofori · Accepted Answer

This will depend on the role of the individual and their responsibilities in relation to the LDU. Different levels of competency will be required depending in whether they are Operators, Users or Managers. At present there is no official requirement for a specific qualification. All registered members of the dental team will need to have completed 5 hours of verifiable decontamination training within their 5 year CPD cycle.