DCP Special Care Training
Post-qualification
Janet Griffiths
University Dental Hospital Cardiff
SNAG Study Day
September 25th 2009


DCP Education:
Special Care UK
Current position & Developments
Dental Nurses
 Dental Hygienists & Therapists


Post-qualification
Certificate in SC Dental Nursing
BSDH Working Group 1995/1996
Curriculum & Assessment
Piloted 1997 - 1998
Accredited by NEBDN 2000

Post-qualification
Certificate in SC Dental Nursing
Revised curriculum 2007-08
13 Accredited centres
Approx 300 successful candidates


Developing the Dental Team
GDC 2009
Curricula Framework
for
Registrable Qualifications
for
Dental Care Professionals

Developing the Dental Team
GDC 2009
Gerodontology
Management & treatment:    physical disability
                     learning disability
                     mental health problems
                     medically compromised
                    terminally ill

Developing the Dental Team
GDC 2009
Understand their role in special care dentistry
Domiciliary care
Emphasis on team approach
The current position
pre-qualification?

    
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Pre-qualification?
Cardiff DCP Outreach:
    Dental Nurses
    Hygienists & Therapists

DCP Outreach: Cardiff
Seminars:    Disability awareness
         Medical & social models of disability
        Developmental disorders
        Acquired impairment / disability
         Mental illness
        Gerodontology

DCP Outreach: Cardiff
Induction visits:    2 hospitals
Placement:        Mental health & Neurosciences
Case Study:      Hygienists & Therapists
Formal teaching:    Approx 20 hours
Evaluation:        Very positive

CDS Outreach
CDS Clinics
Mobile dental units
Domiciliary visits
Learning disabilities

All Wales Special Interest Group (SIG)
Job Shadowing Scheme
Open to DCPs working in SCD in CDS
Select from 8 specialist areas
2 days shadowing
Attract CPD
Small bursary to cover expenses (SIG & BDA)

Special Care Training Hygienists and Therapists?
BSDH Working Group (2005)

  Kamasala Chelliah    - Dental Hygienist / BSDH Treasurer
  Tina Gorman         - President ISDH / BSDH Committee
  Jacke Helanor         - OH Manager / Past BSDH Treasurer
  Sue Hilton         - Dental Therapist / BSDH Membership Secretary
  Selina Master         - Clinical Director / Past President BSDH
  Janet Griffiths        - Associate Specialist / Past President BSDH & BSG    

Remit of Working  Group
Review existing courses:    NEBDN DN Cert
                     RCS Diploma
Determine interest
Develop syllabus based on clinical needs
Identify entry criteria



Remit of Working  Group
Make recommendations to BSDH
Rx    Modified NEBDN syllabus
Challenges:        Accreditation
                Format
Questionnaire to identify interest



Response by geographic location (n = 262)
Mandatory Training
n - 262
Source of Funding for SL
(n = 135)
Barriers to continuing education
n = 262
Funding                34.2%
Geographical location    23.7%
Family commitments    17.9%
Travel                14.9%
Lack of opportunity    12.6%
Lack of information    11.8%                    
Interest in Course in SC
57.5% expressed interest in course
Preference for Study Days
Not asked about Distance Learning
Results suggest a need for two courses a year (10 Yrs)

Diploma in Dental Care Professional Studies
Postgraduate Distance Learning Programme
Modules 1 and 2 :  Special Care
5 Units per module / Marked assignments
Mandatory Study Day
Proposed start: October 2009 - deferred

Diploma in Dental Care Professional Studies

Each Module - 15 Credits towards Diploma
120 Credits = DCP Postgraduate Diploma
60 Credits = DCP Postgraduate Certificate

Current position: Sept 2009
Module 1 completed
Syllabus revised
Learning Outcomes
Cardiff University validation
Proposed launch Spring 2010

Introduction to SCD for DCPs
Sept 2009
Pilot Distance Learning Course - 12 weeks
4 Units:    Disability Awareness
        Developmental Conditions
         Disability in Adults
         Mental Health Problems
Marked Case Study
Mandatory Study Day
Certificate & CPD


Unit 1:  Disability Awareness
Why Special Care Dentistry?
Disability Awareness
Medical & Social Models
Legislation:    DDA
            HRA
            MCA

Unit 2:  Developmental Conditions
Disability in childhood
Down syndrome
Cerebral palsy
Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Unit 3:  Disability in Adults
Neurological disorders:
     Multiple Sclerosis
     Spinal Injury
     Head Injury
     Stroke
    Parkinson's disease
     

Unit 3:  Disability in Adults
Musculoskeletal disorders:
     Osteoporosis
     Osteoarthritis
    Rheumatoid arthritis     

Unit 4:  Mental Health Problems
    Depression                 Schizophrenia
     Dementia

Unit 4:  Mental Health Problems
    Depression                 Schizophrenia
     Dementia

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