Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
From: 8:30 AM Friday, 6 March, 2026
To: 3:30 PM Friday, 6 March, 2026
This course will discuss recent developments in infection control and their practical implementation in the dental practice. ADAQ recommends Members regularly attend CPD sessions for infection control to ensure they remain up-to-date and compliant with new guidelines.
This course will cover:
- Latest information on developments in key national documents including the Australian Standard AS5369 and its implementation into clinics, ADA Guidelines 2024, NHMRC guidelines 2020, CDNA guidelines 2019, Immunize Australia guidelines, and the ACSQHC National Health Safety Standards and accreditation 2024 advisories.
- How to best use the 2024 ADA Guidelines and associated resources (the Self-Assessment Tool and the Infection Control Practical Guide)
- Infection Control Management Plan: Queensland requirements
- Workflow for reprocessing
- Mechanical cleaning systems and assessing their performance
- Design elements, segregation and air movement in the reprocessing area
- Water quality for reprocessing and for steam generation
- Documentation and records for reprocessing
- Steriliser performance tests and validation
- Common errors in reprocessing
TOTAL CPD AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT: 6 HOURS
6 CPD HOURS
This event includes information on the following topics:
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This course will discuss recent developments in infection control and their practical implementation in the dental practice. ADAQ recommends Members regularly attend CPD sessions for infection control to ensure they remain up-to-date and compliant with new guidelines.
This course will cover:
- Latest information on developments in key national documents including the Australian Standard AS5369 and its implementation into clinics, ADA Guidelines 2024, NHMRC guidelines 2020, CDNA guidelines 2019, Immunize Australia guidelines, and the ACSQHC National Health Safety Standards and accreditation 2024 advisories.
- How to best use the 2024 ADA Guidelines and associated resources (the Self-Assessment Tool and the Infection Control Practical Guide)
- Infection Control Management Plan: Queensland requirements
- Workflow for reprocessing
- Mechanical cleaning systems and assessing their performance
- Design elements, segregation and air movement in the reprocessing area
- Water quality for reprocessing and for steam generation
- Documentation and records for reprocessing
- Steriliser performance tests and validation
- Common errors in reprocessing
Speakers at this event...
Prof Laurence J Walsh AO
BDSc (Hons) (Qld), DDSc (Qld), PhD (Qld), GCEd, FDTFEd, FFOP (RCPA), FICD, FADI, FPFA, FIADFE, FRACDS, FANZASND
Laurence Walsh is an internationally recognised expert in infection control and oral microbiology, who has contributed to the development of infection control standards and guidelines for over 25 y...
Venue for Event...
ADAQ CPD and Training Centre
CPD & Training Centre26-28 Hamilton Place
Bowen Hills QLD 4006
AUSTRALIA Phone: (07) 3251-2160
www.adaq.com.au
Event Organiser...
Australian Dental Association (Qld Branch)
26-28 Hamilton PlaceBowen Hills QLD 4006
AUSTRALIA Phone: (07) 3252-9866
www.adaq.com.au
Speakers at this event...
Prof Laurence J Walsh AO
BDSc (Hons) (Qld), DDSc (Qld), PhD (Qld), GCEd, FDTFEd, FFOP (RCPA), FICD, FADI, FPFA, FIADFE, FRACDS, FANZASNDLaurence Walsh is an internationally recognised expert in infection control and oral microbiology, who has contributed to the development of infection control standards and guidelines for over 25 y...
