Health Promotion/Disease Prevention HPDP12

To assess a patient clinically, in OPD and elsewhere, in particular to:

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Code

HPDP12

Learning Outcome

  • Take measures for the prevention of disease by using appropriate prophylaxis.
  • Follow local and national guidance on the prevention of surgical infection.

Assessment

CbD Part 2 FRCOphth 

Assessor

Target Year of Achievement

Year 7

Related Learning Outcomes

SS3 HPDP2 

Overview

  • Understand cleaning/disinfection processes for surgical instruments.
  • Understand the principles of cross infection, common sources and how to reduce the incidence of infection.
  • Know the protocols on the prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
  • Participate in audit of post-operative infections.

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