CPD module 2 CPD hrs All Levels

Health & Safety

Risk assessments, fire, COSHH, RIDDOR and the everyday safety of staff and patients in a dental practice.

4.7 (154 reviews) 1,267 enrolled 2h of learning Updated Sep 2026
2 CPD hrsVerifiable CPD
2hSelf-paced
8 lessons7 modules
All LevelsNo prior training needed
Part of the All Dental CPD pathway · CPD Verifiable CPD you can log in your online CPD record the day you finish.
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What you'll learn

Explain the practice's duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act
Write and use risk assessments that reflect the real practice
Apply fire, COSHH, manual-handling and DSE requirements day to day
Report accidents and incidents, including RIDDOR reportables
Keep the health & safety file, checks and training evidence up to date

Who is this course for?

All dental team members Health & safety leads Practice managers

Course curriculum

7 modules 8 lessons 2h total 2 CPD hrs on certificate
01 Health & safety law in the practice HSWA 1974, the main regulations and who is responsible.

HSWA 1974, the main regulations and who is responsible.

02 Risk assessment The five steps, common practice hazards and reviewing assessments.

The five steps, common practice hazards and reviewing assessments.

03 Fire safety Fire risk assessment, alarms, extinguishers, drills and evacuation.

Fire risk assessment, alarms, extinguishers, drills and evacuation.

04 COSHH, equipment & the environment Safety data sheets, mercury, gases, autoclaves and X-ray equipment.

Safety data sheets, mercury, gases, autoclaves and X-ray equipment.

05 People Manual handling, DSE, lone working, stress and first aid.

Manual handling, DSE, lone working, stress and first aid.

06 Accidents, incidents & RIDDOR Recording, investigating and reporting.

Recording, investigating and reporting.

07 Assessment & certificate Verifiable CPD assessment.

Verifiable CPD assessment.

About this course

Every dental practice is a workplace with pressure vessels, X-ray equipment, hazardous substances, sharps, lone working and a steady flow of visitors. This module explains what the Health and Safety at Work Act and its regulations require of the practice, and turns it into practical routines: risk assessments that get used, fire safety and evacuation, COSHH and safety data sheets, manual handling, display-screen equipment, first aid, accident reporting and RIDDOR, and the checks and records inspectors ask to see.

Written for the whole team, with a manager's section on the health & safety policy, training evidence and the annual review.

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 2 CPD hrs — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number 2 CPD hrs
CPD 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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Jess Coleman Dental Nurse, Norwich · Jun 2026

Clear explanation of the quality statements and what inspectors actually look for. Our whole leadership team did it.

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Rebecca Hughes Dental Nurse, Cardiff · Jun 2026

We had our CQC inspection three weeks after completing this. The checklist and evidence-folder index meant we were ready and it went smoothly.

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Zara Khan Dental Administrator, Slough · May 2026

Clear, dental-specific and straight to the point. The certificate downloaded the moment I finished — exactly what I needed for my CPD record.

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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