Team Communication: Preparing for Practice
Section 4: GDC Preparing for Practice
Welcome to our 'Communication: Team and the Wider Healthcare Environment' course, specially created by dental professionals and educators to meet Section 4 of the GDC's 'Preparing for Practice' guidelines.
The course looks into the details of effective communication within the team and the broader healthcare environment, emphasising the importance of clear, respectful, and efficient communication strategies. You'll learn how these skills are very important for optimal patient care and team coordination.
Through this course, you'll gain insights into practical aspects of communication, like handling inter-professional discussions, feedback mechanisms, and promoting oral health education. You'll understand the varying roles in a dental team and how effective communication ties them together for the betterment of patient care and practice efficiency.
Key topics include mastering the art of giving and receiving feedback, the significance of effective communication in clinical management, and strategies for raising and addressing concerns in professional settings. These are integral for fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
GDC Publication: Preparing for practice: Dental team learning outcomes for registration.
It is a GDC requirement that, to be on the UK Dental Register, the following Communication outcomes are met:
Section 4: Team and the wider healthcare environment
Upon registration with the GDC the registrant will be able to demonstrate the outcomes as relevant to the practice of dentistry and patient care.
- 4.1 Communicate effectively with colleagues from dental and other healthcare professions in patients’ best interests in relation to:
- the direct care of individual patients
- oral health promotion
- the day to day working of the clinical department/practice in which the individual works
- the wider contribution which the department/practice makes to dental and healthcare in the surrounding community
- raising concerns when problems arise
- 4.2 Explain the role of appraisal, training and review of colleagues, giving and receiving effective feedback.
- 4.3 Give and receive feedback effectively to and from other members of the team .
- 4.4 Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional discussions and transactions within the health and other sectorss.
This course is designed to precisely meet these outcomes and will be invaluable to those seeking to join or rejoin the UK Dental Register, as well as those looking to enhance their communication skills when interacting with patients, their representatives, and the public in dental practice.
If you're not yet a member of Dentaljuce, we highly recommend you to join and gain access to this comprehensive course.
This course, along with over 100 other CPD courses, is available for a single membership payment.
Aim:
To develop effective communication skills for collaboration with colleagues in dental and healthcare professions, ensuring optimal patient care, oral health promotion, and efficient management within clinical departments and practices.
Objective:
To enhance communication and collaboration within dental and healthcare teams.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
- Communicate effectively with colleagues from dental and other healthcare professions in patients’ best interests in relation to:
- the direct care of individual patients
- oral health promotion
- the day to day working of the clinical department/practice in which the individual works
- the wider contribution which the department/practice makes to dental and healthcare in the surrounding community
- raising concerns when problems arise
- Explain the role of appraisal, training and review of colleagues, giving and receiving effective feedback
- Give and receive feedback effectively to and from other members of the team
- Communicate appropriately and effectively in professional discussions and transactions within the health and other sectors
GDC Outcomes:
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome: A.