Safeguarding Children - a Dental Update (SW10-09-01-1)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectChild protection
DescriptionThis is a refresher course on safeguarding children aimed at all staff working in dental practice. A light cold buffet will be available on arrival.
VenueThomas Sydenham Education Centre, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester - Dorchester & W Dorset  View details
Date & timeWednesday 1 September 2010, 18:00 to 20:30
LecturerAllison Ryder  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Catering Meal
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours2:00
Cost£7.50
Aims

1. To identify what child abuse and neglect is.

2. To provide information on the signs and symptoms of neglect.

3. To identify the responsibilities of the dental team with regard to child neglect.

4. To provide information on what dental staff should do if they have concerns and who is available for support.

Objectives

To enable dental staff to identify possible signs of child neglect and to ensure that they know what to do if they have concerns.