Compliance in Record keeping | Verified Learning

About this course

This free course is tailored for dentists, dental care professionals, receptionists, and practice managers. It focuses on enhancing the understanding and application of effective record-keeping practices within dental settings.

This course covers the legal and regulatory requirements of dental record-keeping and develops skills in creating accurate, complete, and contemporaneous dental records.

The course is structured to provide a deep understanding of the importance of records as legal documents in dental practice, ensuring compliance with the guidelines set by GDC, NHS, and CQC. It also emphasises the application of the SOAP format for clear and logical clinical note-taking and the effective management of computerised records.

Enhance your professional practice with our expert-led course on effective dental record-keeping. Ensure accuracy, compliance, and improved patient care.

This course is relevant to dentists, dental care professionals, receptionists, and practice managers.

CPD Time: 2 hours (2 CPD Credits)

Customer feedback on this course

"Highly informative, clarified all aspects of dental record-keeping."
"The course perfectly outlines the legal requirements and best practices."
"Excellent insights into the SOAP format and computerised records."
"Essential for anyone involved in dental practice management."
"Made record-keeping more understandable and less daunting."

Assessment: 12 MCQs. Pass mark 75%. more…

On passing the assessment you will immediately receive a GDC-recognised Enhanced CPD Certificate.

Aim:
To enhance the understanding and application of effective record-keeping practices in dental settings, focusing on the roles of both dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs).

Course objective:
• To understand the legal and regulatory requirements of dental record-keeping.
• To develop skills in creating accurate, complete, and contemporaneous dental records.

Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
• Recognise the importance of records as legal documents and their role in dental practice.
• Be able to identify and comply with the record-keeping requirements set by the GDC, NHS, and CQC.
• Understand the necessity of including all relevant patient details, clinical data, and treatment plans in records.
• Apply the SOAP format for clear and logical clinical note-taking.
• Manage computerised records effectively, ensuring security, accuracy, and compliance with GDPR.

GDC Development Outcomes:
A, D

Show suggested PDP entry

You can copy and adapt this example PDP entry for your own needs and circumstances. The format complies with GDC guidance on PDP structure.

PDP Learning or Maintenance need

Enhancing knowledge and skills in effective dental record-keeping.

How does this relate to my field of practice?

Very important for maintaining high standards of patient care and legal compliance.

Which development outcome(s) does it link to?

A, D

What benefit will this have to my work?

Improved accuracy and compliance in record-keeping, leading to better patient management and reduced legal risks.

How will I meet this learning or maintenance need?

Enrol in the "Record Keeping" course for comprehensive learning.

When will I complete this by?

Note: After copying and adapting the suggested PDP entry, remember to reflect, plan, act, and evaluate for every CPD activity you undertake.