Commencing Wednesday 30 April 2025
This 10-week programme will aim to provide GDC registered dental therapists who have a non-UK dental qualification with knowledge applicable to working within NHS GDS England. The focus will be on core skills and guidance, with particular emphasis placed on the scope of practice of dental therapists, skills mix, team working and how dental therapists can be utilised effectively in NHS GDS.
This programme is designed to be a prerequisite for the Return to Dental Therapist Scheme (RDT) for non-UK qualified dental therapists.
Educational Programme
The programme will be made up of 10 educational days. Attendance at all educational days is mandatory for a certificate of completion of the programme to be issued. The final programme will be released once delegates have been accepted to the scheme.
Please use this link: Introduction to the International Graduate Dental Therapy Programme 2025 (IGDTP) to register for the introductory online webinar due to be held on Wednesday 5 March 2025 (13:00 – 13:45)
Please note that the educational days will take place on a Wednesday and Thursday from 0900 – 1700 hrs. If you are unable to commit to attending, you should not apply for the programme.
Some study days will take place online, and some study days will be held either at the John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Wexham Park Hospital SL2 5HL or at Milton Keynes University Hospital, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD.
| DAY 01 | 30 April 2025 | Welcome to the Scheme Working as a Dental Therapist Managing the Paediatric Patient |
| DAY 02 | 07 May 2025 | Basic Restorative Clinical Skills Assessment (Hands-on) Radiography – Regulations, IRMER update |
| DAY 03 | 08 May 2025 | GDC Standards for the Dental Team: Professionalism, Consent and Ethics in Practice Record Keeping and Complaints Handling |
| DAY 04 | 15 May 2025 | Information Governance, Health and Safety, including COSHH Introduction to the NHS: NHS Rules and Regulations for Dental Therapists |
| DAY 05 | 22 May 2025 | GDC: Working in a regulated profession in the UK Safeguarding Adults and Children: How to spot abuse and what to do about it |
| DAY 06 | 28 May 2025 | The Dental Team: How to work Together Effectively |
| DAY 07 | 11 June 2025 | Communication Skills |
| DAY 08 | 19 June 2025 | Infection Control and Prevention Clinical Governance: Audit and Evidence Based Practice |
| DAY 09 | 26 June 2025 | Risk Management: Legal and Ethical Considerations (inc. Duty of Candour, Raising Concerns) Medical Emergencies / Management of the Medically Compromised Patient |
| DAY 10 | 02 July 2025 | Basic Restorative Clinical Skills Assessment (Hands on assessment) Professional Development Plans & Career Development |
Venue
The venue for the educational days will be online and in person at the John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Wexham Park Hospital SL2 5HL or at Milton Keynes University Hospital, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD.
Cost
The cost of each educational study event will be £25.00. Full payment for the course (£250) will need to be paid in advance before commencing the programme and within 3 days of your place being confirmed.
Application
If you would like to apply for this 10-week programme please follow the registration link below and complete the on-link application form.
Applications close on 31 March 2025.
Limited Places
Places are limited to 20 and will be offered on a first come first served basis through the application process. Once your application is approved you will be requested to pay the course fee of £250.00 through your Maxcourse account within 3 working days. If you do not pay the course fee within the required time, your place will be offered to the next delegate.
If you are not currently registered on Maxcourse, please register here.
For further information email kira.stearns1@nhs.net or england.dental.southeast@nhs.net