Dental Nurse Training Programme in Minor Oral Surgery (DWD04SEP23)

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SubjectMinor oral surgery
DescriptionThis 6 session education course is to support dental nurses who are involved in caring for patients undergoing minor oral surgery procedures. For further information, or to book a place, please contact Julia Armstrong - julia.armstrong@hee.nhs.uk
Additional information

GDC applicants must attend all sessions, and be enrolled on eLfH. Allocate a supervisor for the competency workbook. Have a digital devise with camera and audio.

VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
6 SessionsSession 1:   Mon 4 Sep 2023, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 2:   Mon 9 Oct 2023, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 3:   Mon 6 Nov 2023, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 4:   Mon 4 Dec 2023, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 5:   Mon 8 Jan 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 6:   Mon 5 Feb 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
LecturerManager of Dent Ellen Davison  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Therapist

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryCertificate of competence
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours18:00
Cost£15.00
Aims

This online course aims to provide dental nurses with knowledge and understanding to support clinicians and patients undergoing minor oral surgery procedures

Objectives

The course will explain and discuss:

Specific role of the dental nurse to support patient care.

General and oral anatomy.

Clinical management of conditions and diseases affecting the oral cavity.

Extended duties including suture removal and applying topical anaesthetic.

The importance of having effective behaviour change conversations

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course dental nurses will be able to support patients and dental teams follow care pathways.

Delegates will be able to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate effective health advice to patients, safely remove sutures and apply topical anaesthetic.