Core topic study day for DCPs (CPD-HARR12OCT16)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectDental nurse training
DescriptionA full day session to update DCPs in GDC highly recommended topics. Topics discussed in lecture and workshop format include: Infection Control; Dental Radiography; Ethics and Complaints: Oral Cancer Risk Factors Awareness.
VenueWillow Room, Best Western Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate, Harrogate  View details
Date & timeWednesday 12 October 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersJulia Armstrong & Mrs Geraldine Birks  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist, or Dental Nurse, or Dental Technician, or Dental Therapist, or Practice Manager, or Receptionist/Administrator

Course styleLecture
CategoryCore course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeNo development outcome
CPD hours6:00
Cost£25.00
Aims

This course aims to provide DCPs with current guidance and legislation requirements for a number of their CORE topics with the GDC.

Objectives

Disinfection & Decontamination:

  • Discuss the DoH guidance document HTM 01 05 and explore how to comply with essential quality requirements and best practice.
  • Receive training in the transmission of infections.

Radiation Protection:

  • Explore legislation IR(ME)R and IRR and what it means to DCPs
  • Explain the principals of dental radiography
  • Identify quality assurance techniques

Ethics & Complaints:

  • Recognise personal and professional responsibilities of being a registrant with the GDC and the impact it has on activities.
  • Consider the principals of complaints handling in dental environments.

Risk Factors for Oral Cancer:

  • Describe key risk factors associated with oral cancer.
  • Discuss preventative methods to support patients