Managing and working with others
Welcome to "Managing and Working with Others: Preparing for Practice," a comprehensive course carefully designed by expert University clinicians and educators to reflect the core principles of Section 11 of the GDC's 'Preparing for Practice' guidelines.
It focuses on effective teamwork and collaboration in the dental and wider healthcare environment.
You'll explore the details of patient-centred approaches and learn how to harmonise your skills with those of your colleagues to create a cohesive and efficient team dynamic.
Through this course, you will gain the skills and insights necessary to excel in team management and collaboration. You'll understand the importance of each team member's role and how to leverage these roles for optimal patient care.
The course aims to prepare you for a successful career as a dental professional in the UK, equipped with the knowledge and skills to work effectively with others, manage teams, and uphold the highest standards of professional practice.
Join us in this comprehensive course to embark on your journey towards becoming a dynamic, collaborative, and conscientious dental professional in the UK.
Aim:
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to meet the requirements of Section 12, Managing and Working with Others, of the GDC document 'Preparing for Practice'.
Course Objective:
- Equip dental professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage the clinical and working environment, ensuring adherence to safety, legal, and ethical standards within dental practice management, as outlined in Section 12 of the GDC's 'Preparing for Practice'.
Anticipated learning outcomes
- 12.1 Recognise and comply with systems and processes to support safe patient care.
- 12.2 Recognise the need for effective recorded maintenance and testing of equipment and requirements for appropriate storage, handling, and use of materials.
- 12.3 Recognise and demonstrate the procedures for handling of complaints as described in Standards for the Dental Team Principle 5 Have a clear and effective complaints procedure.
- 12.4 Describe the legal, financial, and ethical issues associated with managing a dental practice.
- 12.5 Recognise and comply with national and local clinical governance and health and safety requirements.
- 12.6 Describe the implications of the wider health economy and external influences.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome: B.