DCT1 STUDY DAY Communication Skills Training Interviews & Presentations (NWCT1260410A)

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SubjectInterview Skills
DescriptionTo develop communication skills and help prepare students for a variety of patient interactions & interview and presentation situations
Additional information

This study session is for DCT1s in NHSE NW only.

VenueNorth West DentalTraining Hub, Altrincham - Cheshire  View details
Date & timeFriday 10 April 2026, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMr Bob Caren  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Core Trainee Year 1

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

To develop communication skills and help prepare students for interviews and presentations and patient interactions

Objectives

During the session, students will

  •  Reflect on the purpose and structure of interviews and presentations and the effective use of soft skills to enhance performance in both         situations
  •  Practice listening and influencing skills to work with patients and colleagues
  • Practice presentations and analyse interview performance
Learning outcomes

By the end of the session, students should be able to

  •  Plan and prepare for interviews and presentations using a preparation framework
  •  Identify skills and techniques that they can use to improve their performance in interviews, presentations and patient interactions
  •  Build rapport with patients, colleagues, interviewers and audiences
  • Identify further sources of skills support and help in preparing for everyday communication, presentations and interviews