Course Details

• This course takes a look at the skills needed for risk management for compliance. 
• You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
• Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
• If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

The need for healthcare professionals to put patient's interest first requires them to be alert to any hazards that could cause harm, and ensure that measures are taken to manage all risks to patients, the dental team, and the public.

This course sets out practical measures to fulfil this obligation.

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

• Identify risks.
• Analyse risks.
• Prioritise risks.
• Allocate management responsibility.
• Respond to risks.
• Monitor risks.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

• The ethical basis of risk management.
• Health and safety requirements.
• Duty of care and legal obligations.
• The structured approach to risk management.

GDC Development Outcome

B

Topics covered