Enhanced CPD Quality Control

Agilio Quality Assurance Policy

Although the General Dental Council (GDC) do not themselves quality assure CPD, there are quality control aspects stated by the GDC that a provider of CPD must adhere to.

Such requirements can be found via the GDC Provider Guidance Document.

GDC Quality Controls for CPD

CPD must have Does Agilio iLearn meet this requirement? How do we meet this?
Documentary evidence that the CPD has been undertaken (i.e. a certificate) YES Click here
Concise aims and objectives YES Click here
Anticipated learning outcomes YES Click here
Quality controls YES Click here

GDC Quality Control Opportunities for CPD Providers

GDC Quality Control Opportunity Pre-CPD Does Agilio iLearn meet this opportunity? How do we meet this?
Educational governance policy YES Click here
Equality and diversity policy YES Click here
CPD needs assessment YES Click here
Peer reviewed content YES Click here
Linking content to GDC Standards and GDC Development Outcomes YES Click here
Delivery of evidence-based content YES Click here
Policies and procedures to avoid commercial bias YES Click here
Appropriate recruitment and selection of those delivering CPD YES Click here
Integration of pre-existing feedback YES Click here
Accurate advertising and marketing YES Click here
Transparency of verifiable criteria YES Click here
GDC Quality Control Opportunity During CPD Does Agilio iLearn meet this opportunity? How do we meet this?
Implementation of an equality and diversity policy YES Click here
Robust methods in place to confirm attendance and complete participation by attendees YES Click here
Methods to monitor and evaluate content delivery YES Click here
Documentary evidence of aims, objectives, anticipated learning outcomes and quality controls provided to every participant for them to keep YES Click here
Content relating to anticipated learning outcomes throughout delivery YES Click here
Opportunities for participant reflection during activity YES Click here
Assessment of learning YES Click here
Accurate measurement of duration of CPD activity YES Click here
GDC Quality Control Opportunity After CPD Does Agilio iLearn meet this opportunity? How do we meet this?
Participant evaluation methods YES Click here
Post-delivery evaluation YES Click here
A complaints procedure YES Click here

Documentary Evidence That the CPD Has Been Undertaken

Upon completion of CPD from Agilio iLearn, a certificate is issued which states the name of the CPD taker along with their GDC number (if applicable).

Agilio iLearn online CPD requires user registration before any training course is taken, and a certificate provided upon successful completion. Certificates are linked directly to the password protected user account.

Agilio iLearn CPD requires the delegate to complete feedback before a certificate is provided.

Concise Aims and Objectives

All Agilio iLearn CPD is presented with concise aims and objectives.

Agilio iLearn online CPD documents the aims and objectives on every individual course sign-up page so that the information is clear prior to the course being taken. Each certificate provided for the successful completion of an online training course also documents the specific course aims and objectives.

Anticipated Learning Outcomes

All Agilio iLearn CPD is presented with the anticipated learning outcomes.

Agilio iLearn online CPD documents the anticipated learning outcomes on every individual course sign-up page so that the information is clear prior to the course being taken. Each certificate provided for the successful completion of an online training course also documents the specific anticipated learning outcomes.

Quality Controls

Agilio iLearn have in place the required quality controls for the provision of verifiable CPD as stated by the General Dental Council. Adherence to each specific requirement set out by the GDC is specified below within this quality assurance policy.

Educational Governance Policy

Agilio iLearn recognises that the general Dental Council provides recommendations for CPD subject matter for Dental Professionals. Agilio iLearn will continue to offer learning opportunities to these recommendations, continuously expanding the breadth of subjects available. Agilio iLearn also listens to delegate needs and opinion in the creation of our courses and services.

Agilio iLearn CPD is peer reviewed prior to release by industry experts. All content is reviewed internally every twelve months from release date, or upon the introduction of new information, guidance or standards which may affect the content.

Agilio iLearn CPD uses the feedback forms of course takers to monitor, evaluate and improve content delivery.

Equality and Diversity Policy

Agilio iLearn recognises that discrimination and victimisation is unacceptable. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best.

Our staff will not discriminate directly or indirectly, or harass customers or clients because of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation in the provision of goods and services.

Agilio iLearn opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination or victimisation.

CPD Needs Assessment

All Agilio iLearn CPD requires the completion of an examination. The pass rate for all Agilio iLearn CPD is 80% or more.

Agilio iLearn online CPD requires an exam to be taken and successfully passed before a CPD certificate is issued to the User.

Peer Reviewed Content

All Agilio iLearn CPD is peer reviewed prior to release by industry experts.

Linking Content to GDC Standards and GDC Development Outcomes

All Agilio iLearn CPD provides reference to any relevant industry standards within the course content.

The Agilio iLearn quality controls for verifiable CPD (as outlined by the GDC) are available on this webpage.

Delivery of Evidence-Based Content

All Agilio iLearn CPD content is based upon the information, guidance and standards that a dental practice must adhere to in order to comply with regulatory authorities, therefore the content must be deemed as evidence-based as required by the GDC.

All content is reviewed internally every twelve months from release date, or upon the introduction of new information, guidance or standards which may affect the content.

Policies and Procedures to Avoid Commercial Bias

It is Agilio iLearn’s policy that all CPD content is written in a non-commercial manner.

Where verifiable CPD content regarding products or services is unavoidable in order to provide the course (such as a decontamination validation test), the procedure for writing the content is to present the application information but stress that there are different product methods where applicable.

Appropriate Recruitment and Selection of those Delivering CPD

Agilio iLearn have a documented procedure in place that details the recruitment and training process.

This procedure provides a sound framework for the recruitment and selection of staff, which also meets the requirements of the Equality Act 2010, other relevant employment legislation and best practice.

Employees are suitably qualified and/or experienced in the job for which they are employed. Ongoing competence is monitored through a variety of methods, such as appraisals, the monitoring of day-to-day activities, and reviews of results.

Integration of Pre-Existing Feedback

Agilio iLearn online CPD requires the delegate to complete a feedback form before a certificate is provided. Any feedback that is deemed to suggest a viable improvement to any aspect of the verifiable CPD provided is reviewed internally and integrated into the course(s) where appropriate.

Accurate Advertising and Marketing

Agilio iLearn online CPD is advertised using a variety of media including website, email and hardcopy literature.

Course title, overview, duration, aims, objectives and anticipated learning outcomes are all presented in as much detail as the restrictions of such media will allow.

Transparency of Verifiable Criteria

The Agilio iLearn training website should be deemed as the focal point for all up to date information and criteria for CPD courses.

Agilio iLearn online CPD is advertised using a variety of media including website, email and hardcopy literature.

Course title, overview, duration, aims, objectives and anticipated learning outcomes are all presented in as much detail as the restrictions of such media will allow.

Implementation of an Equality and Diversity Policy

Agilio iLearn recognises that discrimination and victimisation is unacceptable. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best.

Our staff will not discriminate directly or indirectly, or harass customers or clients because of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation in the provision of goods and services.

Agilio iLearn opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination or victimisation.

Robust Methods in Place to Confirm Attendance and Complete Participation by Attendees

Upon completion of CPD from Agilio iLearn, a certificate is issued which states the name of the CPD taker along with their GDC number (if applicable).

Agilio iLearn online CPD requires user registration before any training course is taken, and a certificate provided upon successful completion. Certificates are linked directly to the password protected user account. Certificates can only be obtained if the course process has been completed in its entirety.

Methods to Monitor and Evaluate Content Delivery

Agilio iLearn online CPD uses the feedback forms of course takers to monitor, evaluate and improve content delivery.

Any feedback that is deemed to suggest a viable improvement to any aspect of the verifiable CPD provided is reviewed internally and integrated into the course(s) where appropriate.

Documentary Evidence of Aims, Objectives, Anticipated Learning Outcomes and Quality Controls Provided to Every Participant for Them to Keep

Agilio iLearn online CPD certificates also provide documentary evidence of the course aims, objectives, and learning outcomes.

The Agilio iLearn quality controls for verifiable CPD are available on this webpage for the participant to review.

Content Relating to Anticipated Learning Outcomes Throughout Delivery

All Agilio iLearn CPD provides a list of learning outcomes which is presented prior to the course being taken. The requirements of these learning outcomes are then included within both the course content and examination questions.

The course taker is then required to complete a feedback form which asks the delegate if the learning outcomes have been met. The learning outcomes are then also presented on the verifiable CPD certificate.

Opportunities for Participant Reflection During Activity

All Agilio iLearn CPD offers the opportunity for the participant to reflect on the CPD being provided.

Agilio iLearn online CPD is not time based which ensures that the user is able to take the course within their own time and learn at their own pace. Users are provided with the ability to state their reflective learning at the end of each course, which is then recorded and logged on the back on the CPD certificate for future reference.

Assessment of Learning

All Agilio iLearn CPD requires the completion of an examination. The pass rate for all Agilio iLearn CPD is 80% or more.

Agilio iLearn online CPD requires an exam to be taken and successfully passed before a verifiable CPD certificate is issued to the user.

Accurate Measurement of Duration of CPD Activity

All Agilio iLearn CPD provides an appropriate amount of CPD credit based on the course being taken.

Agilio iLearn online verifiable CPD provides CPD credit based on the length of the course book and is also appropriate to the nature of content.

Participant Evaluation Methods

All Agilio iLearn CPD requires the completion of an examination. The pass rate for all Agilio iLearn CPD is 80% or more.

Agilio iLearn online CPD requires an exam to be taken and successfully passed before a verifiable CPD certificate is issued to the User.

Post-Delivery Evaluation

For Delegates:

All Agilio iLearn CPD requires the completion of an examination. The pass rate for all Agilio iLearn CPD is 80% or more.

Agilio iLearn CPD requires an exam to be taken and successfully passed before a CPD certificate is issued to the User.

For Isopharm Limited:

Agilio iLearn online CPD requires the delegate to complete a feedback form before a certificate is provided. Any feedback that is deemed to suggest a viable improvement to any aspect of the verifiable CPD provided is reviewed internally and integrated into the course(s) where appropriate.

A Complaints Procedure

Agilio iLearn always aim to provide a high standard of customer service and our customers’ views are important to us. If you are unhappy with our service and feel you are not able to resolve this informally, it is important that you let us know.

Making a complaint

We aim to handle complaints quickly, effectively and in a fair and honest way. We take all complaints seriously and in confidence.

You can complain:

  • by telephone (01409 254354)
  • by letter – Elm Tree House, Bodmin Street, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6BB
  • by email – ilearn@agiliosoftware.com

Responsibility

The Managing Director has overall responsibility for dealing with all complaints made.

How we handle complaints

We will acknowledge a complaint within 5 working days.

We aim to have all complaints investigated within 14 working days unless we agree a different time scale with you.

When we have finished investigating, we will write to you with:

  • details of the findings;
  • any action we have taken; and
  • our proposals to resolve your complaint.

Further steps

Once we have dealt with your complaint, if you are not happy with the outcome please write to the Managing Director, Elm Tree House, Bodmin Street, Holsworthy, EX22 6BB, who will decide on further steps to resolve the situation.