Key Principles of Dental Ethics – Enhanced Dental CPD Course – Level 1

Welcome to our online Key Principles of Dental Ethics training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Ethics plays a huge part in an individual’s professional life as it guides the individual in making decisions that would not jeopardize their patient’s well-being and safety.

This online Key Principles of Dental Ethics training course will allow learners to acquire knowledge of the philosophical and sociological principles of healthcare professional ethics.

Certificate duration: 1 year

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Who is the course for?

This Key Principles of Dental Ethics e-learning course is suitable for:

• Regulator
• Dentist
• Dental nurse
• Trainee dental nurse
• Dental hygienist
• Dental therapist
• Receptionist
• Treatment coordinator
• Infection Control Lead
• Decontamination Lead
• Clinical dental technician
• Dental technician
• Orthodontic therapist.

Course aims

The aims of this Key Principles of Dental Ethics online course are to:

• Acquire knowledge of the philosophical and sociological principles of healthcare professional ethics.
• Understand the professional responsibilities and principles of dental ethics.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Key Principles of Dental Ethics eLearning course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the philosophical and sociological principles of healthcare professional ethics.
• Promote understanding of the ethical standards expected of dental professionals by patients, employers, employees and regulatory boards.
• Describe the legal and moral codes.
• Outline the role of professional people and their duties to the public.

Course content

• Chapter 1 – Key legislation and regulations
• Chapter 2 – Legal and moral codes
• Chapter 3 – The relevance of ethics in dentistry
• Chapter 4 – Health and Social Care Act 2008
• Chapter 5 – Duty of care
• Chapter 6 – Non-maleficence
• Summary.

Why is this online Key Principles of Dental Ethics training course essential?

In a dental setting, the dental team must meet the agreed and applicable standards at all times. This is to ensure patient and staff safety by implementing safe practices and procedures in the workplace.