Orthodontic Therapists - Scope of Practice and being employed Vs self-employed. (DWD30MAY25B)

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SubjectScope of Practice
DescriptionAn overview of Orthodontic therapists scope of practice and differences between working as employed or self employed & how to do this effectively.
VenueMicrosoft Teams, Microsoft Teams - Virtual  View details
Date & timeFriday 30 May 2025, 12:00 to 13:30
LecturersRebecca Dolan & Jo Fordham  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Orthodontic Therapist

Course styleLecture
CategoryCertificate of competence
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, D
CPD hours1:30
Cost£5.00
Aims

The aim of this webinar is for Orthodontic Therapists to understand their scope of practice and differences between working as employed or self employed & how to do this effectively.

Objectives
  • To make sure OT’s are working within their scope and identify areas that may or may not be in scope including whitening/3rd order bends/IPR.
  • To discuss what indemnity/ insurance/CPD is needed.
  • To highlight differences between working within NHS & Private practice and working across multiple practices.
Learning outcomes

By the end of this session, OT's will understand their scope of practice and have a better understanding of different working practices.