Treating Patients with Dementia (OXDFT120315AM)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOther
DescriptionThe objectives of the day are to cover : An overview of dementia and link with vulnerable adults
Additional informationPossible patients and what to look for
Record keeping, ethical and legal issues
5 principles of the mental capacity act

This course is suitable for Dental Foundation Trainees.

Lianne Steadman BDS MJDF (RCS Eng)
I have worked as a GDP for 6 years working in general practice both within the NHS and private sector. Early in 2014 I started a training company Morgan dental training, offering CPD training to dental practices where we cover current and Core CPD subjects. I am a trained dementia champion volunteering with the social action movement dementia friends to offer training to dental practices on becoming more dementia friendly.
VenueGeorge Pickering Postgraduate Centre, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeThursday 12 March 2015, 10:00 to 13:00
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  1. Understand dementia and how patients are vulnerable
  2. Be able to identify signs of dementia
  3. Know how to obtain consent and record notes correctly
  4. Have knowledge of the 5 principles of the mental capacity act