Description
Mandatory Training Courses for Dental Nurses – 30 CPD Accredited Online Courses – Skills for Health Aligned – GDC Compliant Courses
Welcome to our online mandatory training package for dental nurses, dental technicians, dental locums and dental practice staff. This mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians package was developed to meet the required learning outcomes in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health and social care providers.
These mandatory training courses is also in line with the General Dental Council (GDC) and Royal Medical Colleges requirements for doctors revalidation and Code of Professional Conduct.
How to purchase and complete your course
- Pay for your courses (All major debit and credit cards accepted)
- Once you have registered you will receive your login details within a few minutes
- You will then be able to reset your password, log in and access your course
- Complete your e-learning course (approx. 45-60 minutes per module)
- On completion, you will be asked to complete an end of course assessment (minimum 80% to pass)
- Fully online course and assessment with no time limits
- You can immediately download, save or print your CPD Accredited Certificate
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Who is this mandatory training package for?
This mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians package should be completed by dental nurses and dental practice staff in NHS Trusts and private practices, including:
- Dental nurses working for the NHS
- Dental nurses working in the private sector
- Locum/agency dental nurses
- Dental Technicians
- Non-clinical dental practice staff you can select the appropriate courses for your role)
What is covered in this mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians?
Our online mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians package covers the following modules:
- Code of Professional Conduct
- Key Legislation and National Guidelines
- Understanding your Role and Responsibilities
- Criminal Convictions
- Fitness to Practice
- CSTF Health and Safety and Welfare, including:
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
- Display Screen Equipment
- Risk Assessment
- Waste Management
- Stress Management
- Bullying and Harassment
- Control of Substances Harzadous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
- CSTF Information Governance CSTF, including:
- Caldicott Principles
- Confidentiality
- Information Security
- Data Protection
- Record Management
- Counter Fraud
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- CSTF Conflict Resolution CSTF, including:
- Effective Communication
- Managing Risk, Minimising Restraint
- Lone Workers
- Handling Violence & Aggression
- Complaints Handling
- Consent Training
- CSTF Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
- CSTF Safeguarding Adults Levels 1, 2 & 3
- CSTF Safeguarding Children Levels 1, 2 & 3
- CSTF Preventing Radicalisation levels 1 & 2
- Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Mental Health Act
- CSTF Infection Prevention and Control LevelS 1 & 2, including:
- MRSA
- Blood Borne Viruses
- Exposure Prone Procedures
- Spillages and Body Fluids
- Sharps Management
- Clinical Waste Management
- Food Safety Awareness Levels 1 & 2
- CSTF Fire Safety Awareness
- Manual Handling Objects Level 1
- CSTF Moving and Handling of People Levels 1 & 2
- CSTF Resuscitation – Basic Life Support (BLS) Levels 1 & 2, including:
- National Early Warning Score (NEWS)
- SBAR
- First Response
You will be provided with all the individual modules listed below. You can, however, choose the mandatory training modules that are most suited to your specific clinical environment. If you are a locum dentist, dental nurses or technician, please check with your locum agency regarding the specific mandatory training modules you require to meet the compliance requirements.
Online assessment
On completion of each of these online mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians, you will be required to complete an online assessment (pass mark of 80%). If you don’t pass first, don’t worry! You can take the online test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
Certification
On successful completion of each of the online mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians, you will be able to download, save and/or print a quality assured CPD certificate. Our CPD certificate can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit (recognised internationally).
All of our online training courses and programs are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Prerequisites
You can also select from our wide range of individual CPD courses in our elearning for healthcare course catalogue.
Why are mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians important?
This comprehensive mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians package covers all the legislative and medico-legal requirements for dental professionals to work safely and efficiently, as well as minimising litigation.
This mandatory training courses for dental nurses & dental technicians package was developed to meet the required learning outcomes in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) recommendations for health and social care providers.
Mandatory training for dental practice staff – meeting employers’ legal obligations
Our mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians help UK employers and employees alike to fulfill their legislative obligations. Our mandatory and statutory courses for dental practice staff provide the essential knowledge and understanding as required by regulatory authorities.
Requirements
To complete these mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians, you will need access to a computer device, e.g., desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone device.
Career path
Our mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians are suitable for:
- Those who are looking to improve their knowledge of the subject area
- Those whose jobs require periodic continuing professional development (CPD)
- Those who need to show evidence as part of their professional registration requirements, e.g., doctors, nurses and allied health professionals
What is the Skills for Health’s UK ‘Core Skills Training Framework’?
There is increasing recognition that there are wide variations in the quality and consistency of healthcare training provided across the UK.
To minimise these challenges, The Mandatory Training Group works with various UK health and social care organisations to develop statutory and mandatory training courses in line with Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).
This includes mandatory training courses in the Skills for Health’s UK Core Skills Training Framework – CSTF Statutory Mandatory Training Subject Guide Version 1.3 , Skills for Health Clinical Care UK Core Skills Training Framework Subject Guide April 2015 and other awareness courses for health and social care workers.
This mandatory training courses for dental nurses & technicians E-Learning package was developed in line with the Skills for Health CSTF learning outcomes.
Why choose our e-learning courses?
The benefits of using our accredited e-learning courses in the workplace include:
- National Skills Academy for Health national delivery partner
- UK accredited e-learning provider
- An approved UK training centre
- Ofqual accredited qualifications
- Nationally recognised CPD certificates
- Free blended learning environment to support existing training
- Access your online training immediately
- Highly interactive e-learning portal
- Substantial cost reductions (no travel fees & other expenses)
- Embrace the benefits of eLearning for healthcare providers
- Significant man hour reductions
- Online training only takes as long as the learners needs
- Low carbon footprint through e-learning
- Over 200 online CPD courses
- Repository of online learning materials and assessment
- Fully qualified and experienced trainers, instructors and assessors
- Subject matter experts and content developers
- Convert your existing classroom courses to e-learning courses
- All training courses based on the latest guidance and best practice
