Community Outreach Project (FT5049)
Availability | Course has taken place |
Subject | Preventive dentistry |
Description | This is the first of two study days for FDs in the region opting to participate in the Community Outreach programme. The first day aims to provide information and background to allow FDs to plan their projects. |
Additional information | 1st October for Dorset, Bath, Cornwall & Bristol schemes 2nd October for Devon & Somerset schemes We shall give an outline as to what Community engagement is, learn how social circumstances affect oral health and their implications. The charity Well Connected will talk about various projects and activities they have been involved in and help FDs discover what their roles might be. |
Venue | Zoom, N/A - N/A - Virtual View details |
Date & time | Friday 2 October 2020, 09:30 to 16:30 |
Lecturers | Mrs Jennifer Albiston, Phil Loughnane & Ms Wendy Smith View details |
Target audience | Mandatory: Dentist |
Development outcome | A, B, D |
Course style | Interactive Workshop |
Catering | None |
Core topic | Not a core topic |
CPD hours | 6:00 |
Cost | No charge |
Aims | To find out what Community Outreach is. To discover why social circumstance can have an influence on oral health. To learn about the work of Well Connected To discover how you might be involved in Community Outreach through your career. |
Objectives | Know what community outreach project is. Know how charity organisations can engage with hard to reach groups Understand the social aspects of oral health Plan a project in a small group. |
Learning outcomes | Be equipped with the tools to plan an outreach project. To appreciate how social circumstance can disadvantage individuals. Be able to work as a team on a small project. |