Introduction to NHS Module 1 – VTA Portfolios and Personal Development Plans (INOX031013)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis mandatory course for VTA trainers and trainees will cover: • VTA forms and guidance • Portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competency against the Committee of Postgraduate Deans and Directors (COPDEND) requirements • Personal Development Plans (PDPs) • Clinical audit • Critical reflection in everyday practice. This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Vocational Training by Assessment. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists can book to attend if places remain available 14 days in advance of the course. Noel Davies BDS Dip Med Ed, GDC 57726 has been in general dental practice for 30 years and is principal of a 3 surgery practice in Southampton. Noel is a DFT Trainer, the Training Programme Director VTA – Wessex and a GDP Appraiser for Health Education Wessex. Manish Chitnis BDS MFGDP MFDS, GDC 102053 has been in general dental practice for 16 years and is a hands-on Practice Owner in Hampshire. Manish holds a Certificate in Business Management Skills in Dentistry and has a particular interest in clinical governance, lecturing on this topic at postgraduate level. Manish is the Clinical Manager for a Dental Corporate, VTA Trainer and the Training Programme Director VTA – Oxford.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 3 October 2013, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£13.00
Aims
  1. Know how to develop an evidence-based portfolio to demonstrate competency against COPDEND requirements for VTA
  2. Know how to build a PDP
  3. Understand how to provide educational and clinical support for dentists undertaking VTA
  4. Know about clinical audit and critical reflection