Referring for Dental Therapist and Dental Hygienists (NW251112C)

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*Please note this webinar is fully subsidised by NHS England, if you fail to attend this session you will be charged a cancellation fee of £30

Late Bookings Policy:

Any bookings made within 24 hours of the course commencement date are considered late bookings. It is crucial for us to maintain the quality of our courses and ensure a seamless experience for all participants. Therefore, late bookings may not receive an automatic link to the course.

Action Required:

If you have booked on a course within 24 hours of its start time, we kindly request that you contact the course organiser immediately carly.james3@nhs.net. Failure to do so may result in:

1. No Access to the course: You may not receive the link to join the webinar automatically or have reserved a place at a venue.

2. Potential Charges: Depending on the circumstances, there may be charges associated with late bookings

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Therapist

To provide dental therapists and hygienists with the knowledge and skills to make safe and effective referrals using the electronic referral system, ensuring best practice, accurate documentation, and alignment with GDC professional standards.

• Explain referral pathways
• Recognise when a referral to secondary care is appropriate and when internal referral to a GDP may be more suitable.
• Navigate the electronic referral system

1. successfully log in, access the dashboard, and select the correct referral form.
2. Complete referral documentation accurately
3. Enter patient details (manual and NHS Spine lookup), complete medical history forms, and ensure all relevant sections are filled.
4. Upload and attach supporting information
5. Add radiographs, clinical images, and relevant documents in line with referral requirements.
6. Submit and manage referrals appropriately
7. Distinguish between draft, grey, and red submission options, and understand the process if a referral is returned.

• Apply GDC Standards in referral practice
• Demonstrate professionalism, clear communication, and appropriate record-keeping to support patient care.

Delegates will be 

• Provided with the knowledge and confidence to make safe, effective, and appropriate referrals to secondary care using the electronic referral system.
• Able to ensure referrals are aligned with best practice and GDC professional standards, supporting patient safety and continuity of care.