Commencing Wednesday 25 September 2024
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 note that the educational days will take place on a Wednesday (with two taking place on a Monday) from 0900 – 1700 hrs. If you are unable to commit to attending on a Wednesday, you should not apply for the programme.
All Study days will take place at the John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Wexham Park Hospital SL2 5HL. One Study event only will be held at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
| DAY 01 | 25 September 2024 | Welcome to the Scheme Working as a Dental Therapist Introduction to the NHS GDC Standards Overview |
| DAY 02 | 02 October 2024 | Basic Restorative Clinical Skills Assessment (Hands-on) Radiography – Regulations, IRMER update |
| DAY 03 | 09 October 2024 | Infection Control & Prevention Information Governance, Health & Safety, including COSHH |
| DAY 04 | 14 October 2024 | To be Confirmed |
| DAY 05 | 23 October 2024 | Communication Skills |
| DAY 06 | 30 October 2024 | GDC Standards for the Dental Team, Professionalism, Consent & Ethics in Practice Record Keeping and Complaints Handling |
| DAY 07 | 06 November 2024 | Medical Emergencies / Management of the Medically Compromised Patient Safeguarding Adults and Childrent |
| DAY 08 | 13 November 2024 | The Dental Team: How to Work Together Effectively |
| DAY 09 | 20 November 2024 | Basic Restorative Clinical Skills Assessment Clinical Governance : Audit and Evidence Based Practice *This event will take place at Milton Keynes University Hospital |
| DAY 10 | 27 November 2024 | Risk Management (Legal & Ethical Considerations) Professional Development Plans & Career Development |
Venue
The venue for the educational days is the John Lister Postgraduate Centre, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough.
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 31st August 2024.
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.
If you were unable to attend the webinar on 1st August 2024 at 1:15 pm the presentation is available to view here.
For further information email or kira.stearns1@nhs.net or england.dental.southeast@nhs.net