Raising Concerns

Course Details

• The course helps to understand your responsibilities when it comes to raising concerns and how to go about it in line with the GDC standards. 
• 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

This course aims to bring together information sources and provide guidance on how to respond when an individual has concerns about the health, performance or behaviour of a dental professional or the practice environment.

Objectives

During this course learners will:

• Know how to access advice and guidance when they have concerns about patient safety.
• Be confident to take decisive remedial action if appropriate.
• Ensure practice policies and procedures are fit for purpose.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course learners will be able to:

• Understand and act upon their ethical responsibilities if they have concerns about patient safety.
• Aware of the official guidance on raising concerns.
• Follow practice policies and procedures to support their responses under specific circumstances.
• Meet their professional responsibilities, ensuring they update their knowledge and skills for raising concerns on an annual basis.

GDC Development Outcomes

A,B

Topics covered