CPD module GDC recommended topic 3 CPD hrs All Levels

Disinfection & Decontamination in Dentistry (HTM 01-05)

Infection prevention and control for the whole team, aligned to HTM 01-05 and the Code of Practice.

4.9 (398 reviews) 3,125 enrolled 3h of learning Updated Sep 2026
3 CPD hrsVerifiable CPD
3hSelf-paced
11 lessons8 modules
All LevelsNo prior training needed
Part of the Dental CPD pathway · CPD Verifiable CPD you can log in eGDC the day you finish.
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What you'll learn

Describe the decontamination cycle and dirty-to-clean workflow
Apply standard precautions, hand hygiene and correct PPE
Operate and test ultrasonic baths, washer-disinfectors and autoclaves
Manage dental unit water lines, legionella risk and clinical waste
Complete daily, weekly and quarterly logs and the IPC audit
Meet HTM 01-05 essential and best-practice requirements

Who is this course for?

Dental nurses Decontamination leads All clinical and non-clinical staff

Course curriculum

8 modules 11 lessons 3h total 3 CPD hrs on certificate
01 Infection control principles Chain of infection, standard precautions and blood-borne viruses.

Chain of infection, standard precautions and blood-borne viruses.

02 Hand hygiene & PPE Techniques, glove use, masks, visors and donning/doffing.

Techniques, glove use, masks, visors and donning/doffing.

03 The decontamination room Zoning, workflow, transport and storage.

Zoning, workflow, transport and storage.

04 Cleaning & disinfection Manual cleaning, ultrasonic baths and washer-disinfectors.

Manual cleaning, ultrasonic baths and washer-disinfectors.

05 Sterilisation Autoclave types, cycles, daily/weekly testing and validation.

Autoclave types, cycles, daily/weekly testing and validation.

06 Water lines, waste & environment DUWL, legionella, sharps, clinical waste and surface cleaning.

DUWL, legionella, sharps, clinical waste and surface cleaning.

07 Audit & evidence The IPC audit, logs and CQC evidence.

The IPC audit, logs and CQC evidence.

08 Assessment & certificate Verifiable CPD assessment.

Verifiable CPD assessment.

About this course

Decontamination is a GDC highly-recommended CPD topic (5 hours per cycle) and one of the first things a CQC inspector will look at. This course explains the full decontamination cycle in a dental practice — from chairside to sterilised storage — and the standards set by HTM 01-05, the Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice and Scottish/Welsh equivalents.

Covers hand hygiene, PPE, zoning, manual and automated cleaning, ultrasonic baths and washer-disinfectors, autoclave types and testing, instrument tracking, water-line management and legionella, clinical waste and the audits that evidence compliance.

Your certificate

Verifiable CPD certificate — downloadable instantly

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process and 3 CPD hrs — the elements the GDC requires for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number 3 CPD hrs
GDC development outcomes A Effective communication with patients, the dental team and others B Effective management of self and working with others in the dental team C Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice D Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence

Learner reviews

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Olivia Reid Dental Receptionist, Newcastle · Sep 2026

Quick, verifiable and relevant. I completed three core topics in one weekend and logged them the same day.

Daniel Kerr
Daniel Kerr Dental Administrator, Edinburgh · Jun 2026

As decontamination lead I found the HTM 01-05 content accurate and practical. Used the audit section to tidy up our logs before inspection.

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Emma Walsh Practice Manager, Bristol · May 2026

Perfect for my annual medical emergencies update. Aligned with Resus Council guidance and the certificate has everything the GDC asks for.

Common questions

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Practices can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training matrix for CQC evidence. Contact us for team pricing.

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