What you will learn
In this online Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists training, you’ll be introduced to safeguarding principles for both children and adults at risk using specific dental scenarios. This course will equip you with the skills to recognise signs of potential abuse and instruct you on the best practices for reporting suspected incidents.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Be aware of the range of legislation and guidance surrounding dental safeguarding and protection.
- Identify and uphold your safeguarding responsibilities.
- Understand key words and phrases and their relation to safeguarding and child/adult protection.
- Grasp both specific and general safeguarding guidance, associated agencies, and the legalities of protection.
- Identify and respond to signs of abuse and neglect.
- Comprehend the concept of being person-centred.
- Take appropriate actions in the event of suspected abuse.
Modules
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1. Overview and Tips
Start with the course aims, how to move through the lessons and how to pause and resume your learning. This section also explains accessibility options and where to enter your GDC number for the certificate.
2. Core Principles of Safeguarding
Understand what safeguarding means for children and adults at risk, who is responsible and how safeguarding differs from child or adult protection. Review the key legislation and guidance that underpin safeguarding practice across the UK.
3. Creating a Safe Environment
Explore how abuse can occur and what dental practices can do to create safer environments. The lesson covers practical policies, professional boundaries and a person-centred approach, including how to protect your own wellbeing when responding to concerns.
4. Recognising Abuse
Learn to recognise indicators of abuse and neglect in children and adults at risk, including signs a dental team may notice. The lesson explains different forms of harm and helps you judge when observations or disclosures should raise a safeguarding concern.
5. Responding to Concerns
Understand how someone may disclose abuse and why they may find it difficult to speak up. Practise responding calmly, listening without judgement and passing on the concern without attempting to investigate it yourself.
6. Reporting and Recording Concerns
Learn when and to whom safeguarding concerns should be reported, and how to make a clear, factual record. The lesson covers appropriate information sharing and practical recording tools, including a body map.
7. Safeguarding in Practice
Apply the course principles to dental scenarios involving children and adults at risk. These practice activities help you decide how to recognise, respond to, report and record a concern; they do not count towards the final assessment.
8. Final Assessment
Complete the final assessment using questions about safeguarding children and adults, including practical scenarios. You need 80% to pass, can retry if needed and will be emailed your certificate after passing. If you entered your GDC number, it is included on the certificate.
9. Downloads and General Information
Download a body map template and written summaries of the course lessons for future reference. This section also directs you to further course information and references.
10. Post-Course Evaluation
Complete a short evaluation of your learning experience and the course’s relevance to your role. Your feedback helps improve the training for future learners.
Who is this course for?
- Dentists
- Dental nurses
- Dental administrative staff
- Hygienists
- Dental surgeons
- Orthodontist
This online Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists course covers a range of topics from legislation to the referral process. It is suitable for all staff members within a dental practice looking to take an introductory course.
Certification
This online Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists training is accredited by The CPD Group.
Score 80% or more in the final assessment to receive your certificate, which is valid for 2 years.
Upon successful completion of this online course, you’ll be sent a personalised digital certificate as a PDF, enabling you to download and print it.
You can access a copy, reprint or download this certificate on our LMS (Learning Management System). This is your proof that you have been trained in safeguarding best practices and achieved compliance. The certificates include a verification number so anybody can authenticate the certificate’s legitimacy.
Our certifications include a renewal date but there is no legal requirement to renew your training and certificate within a specific timeframe. However, we do recommend that you arrange refresher training after 2 years as safeguarding guidance does change. You should update your safeguarding knowledge and skills regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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As a dentist, I need both level 1 and Level 2 safeguarding training as specified by the Intercollegiate framework, which safeguarding courses should I take?
This online Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists training aligns with the Level 1 requirements of the Intercollegiate document. Our online Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists training meets the standards set for Level 2. Our online dental sector safeguarding courses do not cover Levels 3, 4, or 5 in the Intercollegiate framework.
