Vocational Training in General Dental Practice: The Handbook for Trainers

ISBN-13: 9781857752328 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 242 str.

Raj Rattan

Opis

Vocational training is the preferred method for developing practical and other workplace dental skills. It is mandatory for all UK dental graduates under the guidance of the Committee on Vocational Training (CVT). This book is for all dentists who have an interest in vocational training, and is particularly useful for trainers, VDPs and VT advisers/regional advisors. This is a unique and comprehensive guide to training in practice. All aspects of training and teaching methods are included and practical advice given on topics such as communication and presentation skills, finance, barriers to training and assessment. The book also covers the latest developments in clinical governance and legal matters. Clear, straightforward and free of jargon, it will enable dental practitioners to become competent educators with ease.

Spis treści

1. Trainer selection 2. The trainer’s role and responsibilities 3. Selecting your VDP 4. The early weeks 5. Adult learning 6. Teaching methods 7. Problem-based learning 8. Small group teaching 9. Presentation skills 10. Assessment 11. The study days 12. Trainers’ meetings 13. Communication skills 14. Financial aspects of VT 15. Barriers to training 16. Common concerns 17. Clinical governance 18. The end of the year 19. General professional training 20. Dento-legal aspects of VT

O autorze

Raj Rattan, Ian Waite