Dental Nurse Training Programme in Minor Oral Surgery (DWD09SEP24)

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SubjectOral Surgery
DescriptionThis 6 session education course is to support dental nurses who are involved in caring for patients undergoing minor oral surgery procedures.
Additional information

Applicants must be GDC registered. A workplace clinical supervisor is required for the achievement of a competency workbook. Applicants must have access to a digital devise with camera and audio.

VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
6 SessionsSession 1:   Mon 9 Sep 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 2:   Mon 7 Oct 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 3:   Mon 4 Nov 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 4:   Mon 2 Dec 2024, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 5:   Mon 6 Jan 2025, 09:00 to 12:00
Session 6:   Mon 3 Feb 2025, 08:00 to 12:00
LecturersManager of Dent Ellen Davison, Miss Louise Dellamico & Dawn Pitts  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Course styleWorkshop
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, C
CPD hours18:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This virtual, 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 the specific role of the dental nurse to support patient care Explore deeper learning on general and oral anatomy Discuss management of conditions and diseases affecting the oral cavity Describe theory of suture removal and applying topical anaesthetic Review 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 deliver effective care pathways to patients. DNs will be able to apply knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate effective health advice to patients, remove sutures and safely apply topical anaesthetic.