Workshop 4: Clinical Skills for Lead Dental Nurses (NW180629A)

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Lead Nurse Qualification Information

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SubjectLeadership Skills
DescriptionThis session is part of four interactive workshops. You can attend the full series of four workshops as part of the qualification, or simply attend individual days as a CPD event.
Additional information

Please note that this is one of four workshops designed to equip Lead Dental Nurses to ensure performance of the role to a high standard.

Whilst each course stands alone, delegates may want to consider booking all four sessions. The full list of workshop dates are:

Friday 23rd March 2018 - Leadership and management for dental nurse’s in general dental practice

Friday 20th April 2018 - Standards of Professionalism and Ethics for Lead Dental Nurses

Friday 25th May 2018 - Communication for Lead Dental Nurses

Friday 26th June 2018 - Clinical Skills for Lead Dental Nurses

 

*Those wishing to undertake the qualification course need not book themselves on these sessions. Please complete the application form found above and return as advised before 23rd February 2018. Applications will then be short listed. If your application has been successful you will be informed and allocated a place onto our sessions by an administrator. If you have any questions or queries, please contact Emma Stonier on 0151 479 2593 or by emailing emma.stonier@hee.nhs.uk*

VenueAintree - The Clinical Sciences Centre, Liverpool - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeFriday 29 June 2018, 09:15 to 12:30
LecturerMs Glenys Bridges  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Senior Dental Nurse

Development outcomeA, B
Course styleWorkshop
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours3:00
Cost£15.00
Aims

The learner will define the need for the team to be trained in the care and maintenance of equipment, the treatment room and materials, whilst following clear and well-defined instructions for the infection control processes.

Objectives

Learners will discover how to used audit processes to ensure that team activities meet the required standards and identify practical ways to ensure that continued improvement is embedded into the team culture.

Learning outcomes

Following this session the participants will be able to:

  • Explain how the lead dental nurse sets and maintains standards for the clinical environment
  • Outline requirements for the effective care of equipment and instruments
  • Explain the role of the evidence based audit processes
  • Define measures for supervising infection control activities