Introduction to NHS Module 6 – Clinical Governance Framework and Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (INOX141113)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course will cover: • How Clinical Governance underpins the quality assurance programme regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) • The CQC’s role in the dental profession • Key pillars of quality • Clinical audit • Risk management • Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) and patient referral 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. Seema Sharma LDS RCS Eng BDS Lond, GDC 64971 is a GDP, Director of Dentabyte and Founder of the Sharma Foundation. Seema established the Sharma Foundation to support the underprivileged in India and East London, after a life changing experience during the making of Channel 4’s Slumdog Secret Millionaire. She is also a Director of Smile Impressions Ltd, her first dental practice and Preventdent Ltd, a flagship NHS dental practice. Seema’s specialities are practice management, CQC compliance, personal development for young team members and supporting young entrepreneurs.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 14 November 2013, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

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Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£13.00
Aims
  1. Know about governance for health, including clinical and information governance
  2. Understand how clinical effectiveness, risk management and patient focus underpin clinical governance
  3. Understand the CQC’s role in the profession
  4. Understand IOTN and know how to refer patients for specialist orthodontic treatment