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Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control Lead

Twelve online units on IPC leadership, decontamination, practice policies, auditing and team training.

Course provider

Dental Nurse Network

When

Available on request

CPD

12 CPD

Duration

Self-paced, up to 3 months

Where

Online

Overview

About this course

This Dental Nurse Network course introduces the practical responsibilities of an infection-prevention and control lead. Twelve self-paced units are grouped into three modules, supported by quizzes, a final short-answer assessment and access to tutors.

Modules

  • The lead role, infection prevention, HTM 01-05, policies and an annual statement.
  • Hand hygiene, PPE, zoning, decontamination and sterilisation, waterlines and waste.
  • Maintaining an IPC folder, auditing, team meetings, induction and basic staff training.

Study and support

Learners have up to three months, with a one-month fast-track option. The course offers 12 CPD hours and an average of 24 guided learning hours. Optional drop-in classes and one-to-one support by email, phone or Zoom are available. Stephanie Carter leads the teaching, with registered dental nurse assessors providing feedback.

Enrolment and fee

Current enrolment choices are 7 December 2026 and 11 January 2027. The full-payment fee is £180 including VAT. Payment-plan wording is inconsistent, so obtain the agreed total and schedule before choosing instalments. Check that the Level 2 course suits the responsibilities of your intended role.

Outcomes

What you will learn

  • Explain the responsibilities of an IPC lead.
  • Review decontamination and infection-control processes.
  • Maintain policies, records and audit activity.
  • Support staff induction and IPC training.

Provider

About the course provider

Dental Nurse Network

Stephanie Carter is a dental hygienist and therapist with a background in dental nursing, education, assessment and quality assurance. She holds Level 7 strategic leadership and management and Level 5 education and training qualifications.

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