Core topic study day for DCPs (CPD-SCAR01FEB18)

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.
VenueQdos Suite, Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club, Scarborough  View details
Date & timeThursday 1 February 2018, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturersJulia Armstrong & Mrs Geraldine Birks  View details
Target audience

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

Course styleLecture
CategoryCore course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
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
  • 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
  • Explore legislation IR(ME)R and IRR and what it means to DCPs
  • Explain the principals of dental radiography
  • Identify quality assurance techniques in film and processing
  • 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
  • Describe key risk factors associated with oral cancer
  • Discuss preventative methods to support patients to make positive lifestyle choices