Course topics will include:

 

Dental Training College's Certificate in Lead Nursing is split into five key units:

 

Unit 1: Understanding Lead Dental Nursing

• Gain an overview of this senior role and discover the Roles and Responsibilities of the Lead Nurse.
• Understand the vital functions of a Lead Nurse.
• Identify the significance of delivery of strategy in practice.
• Discover the GDC Standards and changes in CQC inspections and their effect on the nursing team.

 

Unit 2: Leadership Strategies for Highly Effective Lead Nurses

• Learn how to use strategic measuring tools to facilitate effective leadership and people management.
• Discover the benefits good leadership and people operations have on the smooth running of the nursing team.
• Understand effective communication methods for dealing with difficult people and difficult conversations.

 

Unit 3: Human Resources for Productive Nursing Teams

• Learn how to interview and onboard new members of staff successfully.
• Discover essential compliance and the appropriate policies, protocols and procedures.
• Understand the important benefits of a good staff appraisal for both your practice and your team.
• Learn how to implement regular staff meetings and find useful topics for discussion.
• Master techniques for overseeing poor staff performance and grievances.

 

Unit 4: Advanced Clinical Skills and Patient Care

• Develop advanced clinical skills to enhance your proficiency in dental procedures.
• Learn strategies for managing complex cases and ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Understand protocols for handling dental emergencies and ensuring patient safety.

 

Unit 5: CQC and Compliance Management

• Explore the function of the CQC and their effect on compliance management.
• Understand the CQC's 5 key lines of enquiry and the nurses role of implementation.
• Understand the requirements in meeting the GDC standards in practice.

 

Unit 6: The Art of Effective Communication

• Discover why effective communication is key to any lead nurse's success.
• Learn the fundamentals of effective communication within the role of a lead nurse.
• Explore and learn how to master the different types of communication.
• Learn how to maximise your communication skills and improve its effect on your team.

 

Although there is no specified time limit, studied part time this course can be completed within 1 month.

You can start as soon as your enrolment is processed and you receive your course pack (typically within 3 -5 days).

This is a distance-learning course with tutor support included; learners will be provided with a hard copy of course materials, which will be typically received within 3 -5 days of enrolment.

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Simply enrol onto the course by clicking the Buy it Now button at the top of the page.

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Once enrolled we will send you a confirmation email which will contain the expected date which you will receive delivery of your Course Pack (typically within 3-5 working days).

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On delivery of your Course Pack you can begin the course. Remember with us distance learning doesn’t mean that you are on your own, you'll have a tutor on hand for support if needed.

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Once you have gained a thorough understanding of the course content simply send us an email and we will email you an online assessment.

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Once you have completed the online assessment, to highlight your achievement, we will send you a hard copy of your Certificate of Completion.