Equality and Diversity
This course covers “Equality and diversity” - a term used in the United Kingdom to promote equality, diversity and human rights as fundamental values of society.
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Equality
People aren’t “equal”. People are diverse. Equality in this phrase is about providing equality of opportunity for everyone, allowing them to achieve their potential, free from discrimination or prejudice.
Diversity
In this context, “Diversity” is the political and social policy of encouraging tolerance for people of different backgrounds. It includes mutual respect for multiple ethnic cultures, special needs, disability, gender and more.
Inclusiveness
This means trying to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally. It is more positive and less passive than "diversity".
By embracing equality, diversity, and inclusiveness, dental professionals can improve the quality of care they provide and support the health and wellbeing of their patients.
One of the key ways in which equality, diversity, and inclusiveness are important in dentistry is in the provision of equitable access to care. This means ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to receive the dental care they need, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or socioeconomic status.
By providing equitable access to care, dental professionals can help to reduce health disparities and ensure that all individuals have the opportunity to maintain good oral health.
Cultural competency
Another important aspect of equality, diversity, and inclusiveness in dentistry is cultural competency. This refers to the ability of dental professionals to provide care that is sensitive to the unique cultural and social needs of their patients. (Check out our full course on this here.) This may involve understanding the cultural beliefs and practices that can affect oral health, as well as providing care in a way that is respectful and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. By developing cultural competency, dental professionals can improve the quality of care they provide and better support the health and wellbeing of their patients.
In addition to improving access to care and cultural competency, embracing equality, diversity, and inclusiveness can also support the development of a diverse and inclusive dental workforce. This means recruiting and retaining dental professionals from a range of different backgrounds and experiences, and providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that allows all individuals to thrive. By building a diverse and inclusive dental workforce, dental professionals can better reflect the communities they serve and can provide more comprehensive and equitable care.
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Course Review: Equality and Diversity by Dentaljuce
Overview
Participants highly rated the "Equality and Diversity" module offered by Dentaljuce, commending its clarity, comprehensive approach, and practical relevance. The course successfully equipped dental professionals with essential knowledge to understand and effectively apply the Equality Act 2010 within their professional and personal contexts.
Key Strengths
Participants particularly highlighted the following strengths:
Clear and Accessible Content: Learners appreciated the straightforward and jargon-free language, describing the module as "comprehensive and jargon-free," "clear and concise," and "easy to follow."
Practical Relevance: The course's applicability to real-world situations was frequently noted. Participants valued the practical examples and realistic scenarios provided, particularly how equality and diversity considerations impact daily dental practice.
Engaging Format: The combination of text, videos, and interactive content significantly enhanced user engagement. Comments such as "good mix of video and text," "videos helped concentrate and digest information," and "well-illustrated with good videos" emphasise this strength.
In-depth Coverage: The course was praised for thoroughly addressing various dimensions of equality and discrimination, providing valuable insights into recognising and managing different types of discrimination effectively.
Specific Positive Comments
The feedback included numerous positive reflections, including:
- "An excellent module that provides all the salient information required to stay up-to-date."
- "Feel much more confident on the definitions and how to communicate/address people with various disabilities."
- "Enjoyed it—very clear and concise information."
- "Very educating, easy to follow, and well-illustrated with practical examples."
- "Well put together, useful to my daily practice."
Suggestions for Improvement
A few participants suggested minor improvements:
- Some recommended additional practical examples specifically related to dental practice scenarios to enhance relevance further.
- Others indicated the module was occasionally repetitive and suggested updating sections on evolving topics like civil partnerships and subtle forms of discrimination.
Participant Satisfaction (Closed-Question Summary)
- Met Learning Objectives: 95.7% strongly agree/agree
- Good Quality: 95.7% strongly agree/agree
- Useful & Relevant: 93.6% strongly agree/agree
- Engaging: 92.6% strongly agree/agree
- Pitched at Right Level: 94.7% strongly agree/agree
These statistics reflect high satisfaction, confirming the course's effectiveness in meeting learning outcomes and its perceived value.
Final Impression
Overall, participants highly recommended the "Equality and Diversity" CPD course from Dentaljuce. It was recognised as effectively enhancing understanding and fostering inclusive attitudes within the workplace, ultimately improving professional service delivery to patients.
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge and understanding of Equality and Diversity, in line with their identified personal development requirements.
Course objective
- to provide the learner with the core of knowledge and the understanding necessary to apply the Equality Act 2010 to their work and life.
- to raise their personal awareness about individual differences in the workplace and how those differences inhibit or enhance the way people work together and get work done.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- know what equality, diversity, inclusivity and discrimination are within the workplace.
- know about the types of discrimination and protected characteristics in the 2010 Equality Act.
- know about the four main types of discrimination which include: Direct discrimination, Indirect discrimination, Harassment and Victimisation.
- through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A, B, D.