Introduction to the NHS Module 2 – Record Keeping, Clinical Audit, Reflective Practice and Employment Law (INTWIN130417)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThis course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an Introduction to primary care NHS dentistry – essential for dentists undertaking Dental Foundation Training by Equivalence (DFTQ). This course is also suitable for other dentists who are new to the NHS, dentists returning to NHS practice, and any dental professional interested in learning more about the featured topics.
Additional information

09:00 – 09:30: Registration

The educational programme starts at 09:30.

09:30 -12:30: Record keeping/clinical audit/reflective practice - Noel Davies

12:30 – 13:00: Lunch

13:00 – 16:30: Employment law - James Goldman 

16:30: Close

There will be short refreshment breaks during both the morning and afternoon sessions.

VenueElm, Southern House, Winchester  View details
Date & timeThursday 13 April 2017, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersMr Noel Davies & Mr James Goldman  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours6:00
Cost£50.00
Aims

Specific aims:

1. To improve records within dentistry.

2. To enable learners to complete an audit.

3. To enable learners to consider reflective practice as a learning tool.

4. To bring learners up-to-date with employment law in the dental practice environment.

Objectives

1. To explain the importance of keeping good records.

2. To provide training in clinical audit and peer review.

3. To explore how reflective practice can improve experience of care, clinical effectiveness and patient safety.

4. To examine associate contracts, and other financial, business and contractual aspects of employment law affecting dental professionals and practices.

5. To illustrate principles of staff recruitment and employment law using dental practice employment policies and procedures.

Learning outcomes

Following this course learners should be able to:

1. Complete all required documentation within the dental practice environment so that it complies with both legal and organisational requirements.

2. Use clinical audit and peer review to improve quality in the NHS.

3. Use reflective practice for training, learning, personal development and self-improvement.

4. Identify aspects of employment law that can be avoided, so as to minimise potential problems from occurring.

5. Use practice employment policies to handle employment law situations.