Mandatory Training Programme Part 1 & 2

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To see upcoming dates and book your place on the Dental Mandatory Training programme, visit the course booking page.

Adults with incapacity, communication and consent/GDC standards on consent - Session 1
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Online session

  • This session is delivered using GoTo Training
  • The session will run for 3 hours and 15 mins
  • Delivered by Dr. Abigail Heffernan
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Aims and Learning Outcomes

  1. List the key principles underpinning the Adults with Incapacity Act (Scotland) 2000;
  2. Discuss informed consent and appropriate record keeping;
  3. Describe what is meant by 'adult with incapacity;
  4. Discuss when there is a need to consult with others prior to carrying out treatment for an adult who lacks capacity to consent.
Taking radiographs in general dental practice - Session 2
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Online session

  • This session is delivered using GoTo Training
  • The session will run for 1 and a half hours
  • Delivered by Dr. Edward Bateman
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Aims and Learning Outcomes

  1. Review the local rules required within general dental practice radiography and the responsibilities of those personnel in related roles.
  2. Discuss ‘top tips’ on taking the best radiograph in general dental practice.
  3. Discuss record keeping in relation to radiographs including justification, reporting and grading.
Infection prevention and control - Session 3
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Online session

  • This session is delivered using GoTo Training
  • The session will run for 2.5 hours
  • Delivered by NES QIiPT Team
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Aims and Learning Outcomes

  1. Explain the principles of standard infection control precautions;
  2. Explain the principles and methods of the decontamination process;
  3. Identify the latest guidance taken from the guidance documents available and how to source this information.
Record keeping, guidelines and signposting - Session 4
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Online session

  • This session is delivered using GoTo Training
  • The session will run for 2 hours
  • Delivered by Dr. Alice Miller
  • In order to recieve the PSM (Practice Support Manual) referred to in this session you can register at https://www.psm.sdcep.org.uk/
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Aims and Learning Outcomes

  1. Review requirements for contemporaneous, accurate records and review SDCEP Guidance.
Rules, regulations & statement of dental remuneration (SDR) - Sessions 5 & 6
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Face to face training sessions

  • The location of this in-person session is Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee, Old Hawkhill, Dundee, DD1 5EN.
  • The session is a full day session (7 and a half hours)
  • Lunch & refreshments will be provided.  Please email mandatory.training@nes.scot.nhs.uk if you have any dietary requirements
  • SDR speakers from Practitioner Services
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Aims and Learning Outcomes

  1. Review the role of Practitioner Services.
  2. Discuss how to make claims successfully and avoid misinterpretations of the SDR and the regulations; *
  3. Discuss how claims are verified including the mechanisms of prior approval claims;*
  4. Discuss the legal and financial frameworks which govern NHS Dentistry in Scotland and their importance in everyday general dentistry.

 

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Session 7
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Face to face training session

  • The location of this in-person session is Dundee Dental Education Centre (DDEC), Frankland Building, Smalls Wynd, DUNDEE, DD1 4HN
  • The session will last 3 and a half hours with a morning (0900 - 1230) or an afternoon (1300 - 1630) session on Friday 10th May, due to high numbers there is also an additional session on the evening of Thursday 9th May (1730 - 2100)
  • You will be advised which session you have have been allocated a place on
  • Delivered by Lawson Barclay
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Aims and Learning Outcomes

  1. Confirm practical CPR skills asrequired for Mandatory Training
  2. Review current recommendations and best practice for treating medical emergenciesin general dental practice
  3. Review CPR and basic resuscitation skills.