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DSCD Exam Preparation Course

Why take this course?

This course will prepare candidates for their upcoming Diploma of Special Care Dentistry examination.

It's delivered by experienced clinicians, educators and examiners over a series of interactive lectures and workshops with opportunities for discussion.

Workshops include each of the seven diploma modules with examples of single best answers, problem solving, clinical governance, structured clinical reasoning (SCRs), unseen cases and a communication skills station.

This course will be delivered remotely via a series of interactive lectures and workshops via Microsoft TEAMS.

  • £50.00
  • 1 day days
  • 5.00 CPD Points
£50.00
1 day days
5.00 CPD Points

Suitability

  • Candidates preparing for the Diploma of Special Care Dentistry examination; 
  • Specialist trainees and academic clinical fellows in all specialties who are seeking examination preparation practice;
  • Dentists interested in special care dentistry.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure of the DSCD Part A Written Paper.
  • Understand the structure of the DSCD Part B Structured Oral Examination.
  • Have experience in the relevant competencies required for Part A and Part B of DSCD.
  • Understand the importance and practical application of communication skills.

Format

This course will be delivered remotely via a series of interactive lectures and workshops via Microsoft TEAMS.

Additional Information

Participants will be provided with an opportunity to cover workshops detailing each of the seven diploma modules, including examples of single best answers, problem solving, clinical governance, SCRs, unseen cases and also a communication skills station.

  • Module 1: Relevant Basic Sciences
  • Module 2: Impairments and Disabilities 
  • Module 3: Behavioural Science and Sociology of Health Improvement and Disability
  • Module 4: Law, Ethics and Health & Safety 
  • Module 5: Provision of Comprehensive Oral  Care 
  • Module 6: Developing Services in a Community Setting
  • Module 7: Clinical Effectiveness, Audit, Evidence Based Practice Communication Station 
 

Booking Options

Royal College Of Surgeons Courses

Thu
20
Jun
2024
£50.00

20 Jun 2024

FDS-Education@rcseng.ac.uk

£50.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £50.00

Course Fees:

Please note, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at the cancellation policy first.

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