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Materials, environment and handling of hazardous waste, 20 YH credits.

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Part of the YH programme Tandsköterska at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: TSK23TRA.

Materials, Environment and Handling of Hazardous Waste, 20 YH credits, gives knowledge of materials and the handling of hazardous waste in dental care. You learn about the risks of using thermosetting plastics and other dental materials, and the correct handling of instruments in dental care. The course is part of TUC's dental care YH programmes.

Duration: 20 h
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time studies equivalent to 20 YH credits (about 4 weeks)

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About the course.

The course shall give knowledge of materials and the handling of hazardous waste in dental care. The course shall also give knowledge of the handling of, and the risks in using, thermosetting plastics and other dental materials, as well as instruments in dental care and how to handle them.

The course shall give knowledge of materials and the handling of hazardous waste in dental care. The course shall also give knowledge of the handling of, and the risks in using, thermosetting plastics and other dental materials, as well as instruments in dental care and how to handle them.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You have knowledge of dental materials and their properties.
  • You can handle hazardous waste in dental care safely.
  • You know the risks of using thermosetting plastics and other dental materials.
  • You can handle dental instruments correctly.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Dental materials

    An overview of common materials used in dental care.

  2. Hazardous waste

    Handling hazardous waste according to current rules.

  3. Thermosetting plastics and risks

    The risks of using thermosetting plastics in dental care.

  4. Instrument handling

    Safe and correct handling of dental instruments.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is for YH students in dental care, for example future dental nurses.

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