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Test of Knowledge (ToK)

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This page will provide information about the Test of Knowledge.  You need to sign up to the Dental Mandatory Training course on the Course Booking page before you will be able to book a place for the Test of Knowledge which is an online invigilated exam.

 

Getting Started
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You need to take and pass the online invigilated Test of Knowledge (ToK) examination as part of your required training, all Test of Knowledge examinations will take place after all the in-person and online sessions have been completed.

  1. Book onto the mandatory training course
  2. Check your email (including spam/junk folders) – You’ll receive:
    • An email from Moodle with your username and password.
    • Another email from the NES Mandatory Training team with the link to the Moodle site.
  3. Log in to Moodle – Welcome to the NHS Education for Scotland Moodle Site
  4. Reset your password after accessing your Moodle account – Highly recommended for security.
  5. Access the practice tests and practice as often as possible.

 

Format of the Test
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Module 1: Managerial (Main section)

 

  • Comprised of a random selection of 45 questions from a large question bank (55 questions on the practice site but 45 for the exam)
  • You must attain 71% or higher to pass
  • Combined passmark must be at least 74%
  • Multiple choice or multiple response question
  • You can refer to the documents listed under helpful resources

Module 2: Prescribing

 

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Permitted resources for the Test of Knowledge exam

You may refer to the following current published guidance from Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP) during your practice sessions and invigilated 'exam conditions' assessment. 

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Drug Prescribing website
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Against Infective Endocarditis
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Management of Dental Patients Taking Anticoagulants or Antiplatelet Drugs
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Oral Health Management of Patients at Risk of Medication
Sitting the test online
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Key Points

 

  • You should not practice the test on the day of the invigilitated test (after midnight BST/GMT)
  • You can have a maximum of three attempts to pass on the day of the examination
  • If you fail to pass, you will need to practice and pass three practice attempts prior to rebooking
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Requirements

As the Test of Knowledge is an online invigilated examination you will require the following:

  • a laptop or desktop PC connected to the internet;
  • a device with a camera such as a mobile phone which can connect to TEAMS meeting so the invigilator can see you sitting the exam;
  • photo identification (passport / driving license / student card) please take a selfie holding your ID and send via email at least one week before examination.
Additional references for the test
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