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.
| 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. This will need to be paid in advance before commencing the programme.
Registration and Application
A webinar has been arranged for Thursday 01 August 2024 from 13:15-14:00 hrs.
If you would like to apply for this 10-week programme, registration and attendance at the on-line webinar is mandatory. This will provide you with comprehensive information regarding the programme and details on how to apply will be provided.
Limited Places
Places are limited to 20 and will be offered on a first come first served basis through the application process.
For further information email sue.osullivan5@nhs.net or kira.stearns1@nhs.net