Law and Ethics for the Dental Team (core) (PO21092016)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectCore Skill
DescriptionThe overall aim of this course is to help learners understand the principles of current GDC publications on standards for dental professionals, so as to enable them to behave in an ethical and professional manner at all times.
Additional informationObjectives:
• To review the current GDC Standards of conduct, performance and ethics that govern dental professionals
• To examine the principles of ethical behaviour relevant to dentistry, including honesty, confidentiality, personal and professional integrity, and appropriate moral values
• To discuss the personal and professional implications of failing to adhere to GDC Standards, professionally relevant laws and ethical guidance.

This course is suitable for the entire practice team.

Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MIfL LCGI, GDC 109492 - Director Oracle Practice Business Solutions, has worked in dentistry since 1986, including 7 years in the Royal Naval Dental Service, 2 years as an Area Manager for a large corporate looking after 16 practices across London and the South, and as a tutor, assessor and internal verifier for dental nurses undertaking formal qualification. Latterly she has spent much of her time delivering the level 4 Diploma in Dental Practice Management and business consultancy services for CQC compliance. Jo is a popular and enthusiastic speaker about all aspects of the business of dentistry and continuing professional development for the whole team.
VenueLecture Room, Education Centre, Portsmouth  View details
Date & timeWednesday 21 September 2016, 18:30 to 21:00
LecturerMrs Jo Russell  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours2:30
Cost£25.00
Aims
  1. Describe and summarise the key issues relating to conduct, performance and ethics, in accordance with GDC Standards, professionally relevant laws and ethical guidance, so as to meet the GDC’s 9 core ethical principles of practice at all times
  2. Demonstrate ability in the decision-making process, so as to integrate ethical and professional accountability into dentistry
  3. Describe the implications of failing to adhere to GDC Standards and legislation, and reflect on situations where dental professionals have been removed from the register