IOTN Training – How to use the IOTN system, and which patients to refer for orthodontics (SO070311)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOrthodontics
DescriptionThe standard referral form GDPs use for the NHS Orthodontic Care Pathway in Hampshire requires assessment of patients via the IOTN ( Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need ) system. This evening course provides a lecture / discussion, to describe how the IOTN system operates.
Additional informationIt is followed by a practical session, enabling practitioners to practice using the system whilst an orthodontic consultant is on hand to provide practical advice.

This course is suitable for GDPs as an introduction to the IOTN system for GDPs that may not have previously received training in its use, and also an opportunity for those practitioners using the IOTN system already to practice using it whilst Consultant Orthodontist Ruth Evans is present to assist with practical advice.
VenueEducation Centre, RSHH, Southampton  View details
Date & timeMonday 7 March 2011, 18:00 to 20:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours2:00
Cost£5.00
Aims
  1. To describe details of the IOTN system.
  2. To demonstrate how to use the IOTN system in practice.
  3. To provide the opportunity for GDPs to practice using the IOTN system, whilst a consultant orthodontist is present to provide advice.
  4. To enable practitioners to refer patients appropriately for orthodontic treatment, using the IOTN system