Clinical Skills for Lead Dental Nurses (NW190719A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectLeadership Skills
DescriptionThis session is part of four interactive workshops. You can attend the full series of four workshops, or simply attend individual sessions.
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 12th April 2019 - Leadership and management for dental nurse’s in general dental practice

Friday 31st May 2019 - Standards of Professionalism and Ethics for Lead Dental Nurses

Friday 21st June 2019 - Communication for Lead Dental Nurses

Friday 19th July 2019 - Clinical Skills for Lead Dental Nurses

 

If you are a Lead Nurse Qualification delegate, please do not book these sessions.

VenueRoyal Preston Hospital, Preston - Lancashire  View details
Date & timeFriday 19 July 2019, 09:15 to 12:30
LecturerMs Glenys Bridges  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse, or Senior Dental Nurse

Development outcomeA, C
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 use 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 the session 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