DRC CPD for Dental Technicians-Legal and Ethical Considerations

s a registered dental technician are you aware that your registration with the GDC brings with it a range of rights and responsibilities?

Many dental technicians are unclear about what being a registered dental technician means for them. This programme will explore the implications of GDC registration and prepare you to play a full and valuable role in patient care as a dental care professional.

At the end of each section of this course you are required to work through an activity to test your learning. When you enrol onto this course you will be given a User ID and password which will give you access to online learning materials. At the end of each section download the activity sheets, complete and e-mail to DRC for assessment. At the end of the course you will need to download and complete a CPD quiz. When you have completed the activities and quiz to the required standard you will be awarded your CPD certificate.

Aims and Objectives

Aims

This programme will identify:

1. Professional standards for dental professionals
2. Ethical responses to protect patients rights
3. Permitted duties
4. The importance of gaining informed consent

As a result delegates will be able to:

• Prepare working guidelines to safeguard patient’s rights
• Make valid disclosure decisions
• Act in ways that respect patients right to choose their treatment options

Course Fees

£50.00 ex. VAT £58.75 inc. VAT This package can be used for up to 10 DCPs working at the same Lab, over a 12month period. A £10.00 Assessment fee will be charged for subsequent learners * VAT is charged at 17.5%. VAT was increased back to 17.5% on 1st Jan 2010

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