DCP Study Day
Key Facts
- When is this course held?
To be confirmed - Where is this course held?
View locations and dates- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- How much will this course cost?
From £30 - View more information below - Can I book online?
See Location Specific Details - Is CPD awarded for this course?
Yes, 6 - Course/Event group: Dental Course | See more Dental Courses
DCP Study Day
A full day session to update DCPs in some of the GDC highly recommended topics. Topics discussed in this lecture and workshop format include: Ethics and Complaints, Infection Control, Dental Radiography.
Suitability
DCPs
Course Format
Group lectures and workshops.
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide DCPs with current guidance and legislation requirements for a number of their CORE topics with the GDC.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principals of Health & Safety including Risk Assessments. List actions to improve health, safety and wellbeing of self and others. Describe accident reporting requirements in line with legislation.
- Consider personal and professional responsibilities. Discuss how GDC registration affects clinical and personal activity. Understand the importance of indemnity & discuss GDC Fitness to Practice.
- Discuss current Legislation IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017. Define radiation protection in dental environments.
- Describe the purpose of maintaining water lines and preventing legionella. Discuss diseases relevant to dentistry. Describe the Chain of Infection and understand the transmission of various infections.
- Recognise signs and symptoms for a variety of medical conditions. Describe storage and use of medical drugs following Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines.
Costs
Dental Care Professionals Fee: £55.00
Student Dental Care Professionals Fee: £30.00
Course Directors
Julia Armstrong
Geraldine Birks
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If you have any questions about this course, please contact us and a member of our Education team will be happy to help you.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Claire Falconer
Phone: +44 (0)131 527 3436
Fax: +44 (0)131 557 6406
Email: C.Falconer@rcsed.ac.uk