FREE E-learning for dental prescribing (Dental Script) (SW17-03-22-1)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionImprove and ensure that you are prescribing antimicrobials correctly and update your knowledge of prescribing medications, drug interactions and emergency drugs with this innovative e-Learning programme. It includes modules on: - Prescription Documentation and the Drug History - Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Reactions - Special Patient Groups - Medical Emergencies - Periprocedural Prescribing - Dental Infections - Pain, Ulceration and Inflammation The 7 modules contain interactive content and case-based prescribing scenarios. In-module activities and a pre- and post-test will help you to understand your baseline knowledge and measure your progress.
Additional information

The Department of Postgraduate Dental Education is offering this free of charge to dentists in the South West region.

This package draws on a wealth of experience from dental practitioners and experts in prescribing safely.

If you would like the link sent please (FOR YOUR PERSONAL ACCESS ONLY) please email katherine.sugg@southwest.hee.nhs.uk

VenueBristol Dental Hospital, Bristol - Bristol & N Somerset  View details
Date & timeWednesday 22 March 2017, 09:00 to 23:00
LecturerHealth Education West Midlands  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
CateringNone
Core topic Not a core topic
CPD hours5:00
CostNo charge
Aims

The aim is to provide an overview and update of dental prescribing.

Objectives

The objectives are:

  • to improve correct prescribing documentation
  • to improve antimicrobial prescribing
  • to be aware of drug interactions, management of patients with polypharmacy and the use of emergency drugs

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To raise the standard of dental prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship.