Managing the clinical and working environment
Welcome to our 'Managing the Clinical and Working Environment' course, carefully developed to align with Section 12 of the GDC's 'Preparing for Practice' document.
The course emphasises the importance of effectively managing the clinical and working environment in dental practice. It covers critical aspects such as safety, legal, and ethical standards, equipment management, handling of complaints, and understanding the broader health economy impacting dental practices.
Participants will learn about the intricacies of navigating legal, financial, and ethical issues in dental practice management, with a focus on clinical governance and health and safety requirements.
This course also looks into the practical aspects of managing a dental practice, including the maintenance and testing of equipment, storage and handling of materials, and effective complaint handling procedures.
Join us on this comprehensive journey to enhance your capabilities in managing the clinical and working environment, an essential component of a successful and compliant dental practice in the UK.
Aim:
To meet the requirements of Section 12 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.
- 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: D.