The OSCE as an Aid to CPD

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The OSCE as an Aid to CPD

• Rachel Arnold
• Birmingham School of Dentistry

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OSCE

• Objective
• Structured
• Clinical
• Examination

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Many Applications

• Undergraduate exam
• MFGDP practice circuit
• Section 63 course
• RRAs conference
• VDP course
• MJDF study day

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OSCE circuit

• Twelve stations
• Different areas of practice
• Working in pairs
• Self-marking
• Informal
• Information on further courses

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Self-assessment

• Stimulate interest
• Identify knowledge gaps
• Identify learning needs
• Guide future learning
• Improve appropriateness of CPD
• Personal development planning
• Clinical governance

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For the Whole Team

• Dental Care Professionals
• Dentistry Networks
• Keeping in touch
• Returning to work
• Assessing learning needs
• Stimulating interest

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Course Flyer

• Dentistry Networks
• For women and part-time workers in Dentistry
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• Presents
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• I dont know what it is that I dont know
• Getting the most out of your CPD

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Aim and Objective

• If you work in a dental team, this course is for
  you!
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• How do you choose the courses which are relevant
  to you, and which will address the gaps in your
  skills and knowledge?
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• In this session we will run three self-assessment
  circuits, one for hygienists therapists, one
  for dental nurses practice managers, and one
  for dentists.
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• Aim To gently test for knowledge gaps by
  self-assessment. This will be in a supportive
  and non-competitive environment.
• Objective To improve awareness of CPD needs and
  availability of courses.  

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Disinfection Decontamination Q

• Where would you dispose of the following after a
  tooth extraction?
• Extracted tooth
• Used bite pack
• How should a non-disposable triple syringe tip be
  cleaned after use?
  
• How should personnel protect themselves while
  using surface sprays such isopropanol?
• Describe the decontamination procedure for a slow
  handpiece
• At what minimal distance from the dentists
  working area can a clean zone be set up ?

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Disinfection Decontamination A

• Waste amalgam disposal container if restored with
  amalgam, otherwise sharps bin
• Yellow waste bag
• Scrub with water, brush and appropriate cleaner,
  clean in ultrasonic bath, and rinse, autoclave
• Heavy-duty gloves, mask, safety glasses, plastic
  apron, open window
• No soaking, separate parts, wipe external surface
  but dont scrub, oil, stand to drain, autoclave
  not bagged, stand to drain
• Two metres

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Teamwork
Dentists
Nurses/ Managers
Hygienist/ Therapists
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Any Questions

• ?

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