Dental nurse educators course (WAKE02JUL15A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionPlease note this is a 'by invitation' course running for new DFT trainers and is closed to external delegates.
VenueRoom TBC, Holiday Inn Leeds-Wakefield, M1 J40, Wakefield  View details
Date & timeThursday 2 July 2015, 09:00 to 17:00
LecturerJulia Armstrong  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleLecture
CategoryDental foundation and/or longitudinal course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

This full day course is designed for dental nurses who will be working with a foundation dentist during their first year in general practice.

It introduces the expectations of the dentist and considers the abilities, skills and challenges facing the new dental team.

The overall aim is to provide the dental nurse with clear information and awareness of their role in supporting the new foundation dentist and the whole dental team.

Objectives

By the end of the day dental nurses will be able to:

  • Recognise the challenges facing the foundation dentist.
  • Identify the benefits of personal experience to enhance support.
  • Discuss concepts, theories and strategies for supporting progression and development.
  • Demonstrate effective use of a range of communication skills.
  • Evaluate and support the progress of FD using appropriate feedback strategies.
  • Describe ethical and legal implications of professionalism.
  • Explain the roles and boundaries of individuals within the dental team.
  • Outline where to obtain sources of support.