Re: Orthodontic Therapy Programme
Thank you for your enquiry regarding the above training programme at the University of Central Lancashire.
The University currently offers a one-year training programme in Orthodontic Therapy which consists of an initial 2 week training block in July followed by a 3 week block training programme in September and 12 individual study days, which are based at the University. The remainder of your training will take place within your Orthodontic Practice or Department under the supervision and guidance of your Specialist Orthodontist.
I have pleasure in enclosing an application pack together with relevant application forms.
The next course starts on 25th June 2018 and there are 15 places available.
The closing date for applications is 2nd May 2018, but the first interviews will likely be held in February 2018. We will consider applications after this date if any places are still available.
Trainee Orthodontic Therapists will be selected following an interview process, and a meeting with your Specialist Orthodontist (Clinical Mentor/Trainer).
If you have any queries, please contact the School office on:
or 01772 895861.
Kind regards,
Hemant K Patel
Course Leader
Orthodontic Therapy Programme
Application Pack - Orthodontic Therapy Programme
Please find enclosed an application pack, containing the following:-
General documentation…
1 Outline of the UCLan Orthodontic Therapy Programme
2 The Course Leader
3 The application process and course timetable at a glance
For the applicant Student (Trainee)
4 Responsibilities of the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist
5 Person Specification for the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist
6 Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist Application Form
For the applicant’s proposed Clinical Mentor
7 Responsibilities of the Clinical Mentor
8 Clinical Setting Requirements
9 Person Specification for the Clinical Mentor
10 Clinical Mentor Application Form
There are 15 places available for the course, which starts in June 2018 and will be held at the University of Central Lancashire. The cost of the course will be £13,500. Please note that this does not include fees for the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) exams; please refer to their website for current information: http://www.rcsed.ac.uk/
Suitable candidates will be selected after interview with the Course Leader. The Clinical Mentors (Trainers) will be required to meet Course Representatives to discuss their responsibilities and mentoring expectations unless they have acted as Clinical Mentor previously.
As part of the selection process your Clinical Mentor will be expected to complete a self-assessment workplace questionnaire, which will be followed-up by a workplace visit to ensure that the training facilities within the Specialist Practice or equivalent are appropriate for clinical training.
Please complete the following forms:-
· Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist Application Form can be completed online at https://my.uclan.ac.uk/BANP/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
· Please also upload the Clinical Mentor Application Form with your application form during the online application process.
Our Admissions Office address is:-
Admissions Office
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 2HE
Email:
Tel: 01772 892444
1. Outline of Orthodontic Therapy Programme
The UCLan Orthodontic Therapy Programme is a one-year course designed to train Dental Care Professionals as Orthodontic Therapists. The introduction of the Dental Care Professional Register in 2006 now permits Dental Care Professionals to train as Orthodontic Therapists and treat orthodontic patients in the UK, under the supervision of an Orthodontist. The General Dental Council has stated that individuals can register and work as orthodontic therapists following completion of an approved course and by successfully obtaining a Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy. The UCLan Orthodontic Therapy Programme has been approved by the General Dental Council as an appropriate course for the training of Orthodontic Therapists.
Content and Course Format
The one year course comprises the following:-
1. An initial two week training block commencing 25th June 2018, including the 2-day Mentor Training Event.
2. A full time 3 week block of training at UCLan in September, followed by 12 study days over the year to be held at UCLan.
3. Workplace training in an approved orthodontic practice or department, with the Specialist Orthodontist or Consultant Orthodontist acting as the workplace clinical Mentor / Trainer.
The course comprises 3 modules delivered over 52 weeks:-
Module / DescriptionZZ0031 / Foundation Clinical Knowledge of Orthodontic Therapy
ZZ0032 / Clinical Practice of Orthodontic Therapy
ZZ0033 / Communication, Professionalism, Leadership & Management in Orthodontic Therapy
Further details of the course content are as follows:-
ZZ0031 Foundation Clinical Knowledge of Orthodontic Therapy Module Content
This module aims to enable the students to develop the underpinning knowledge of the clinical sciences and bio psychosocial issues relevant to evidenced based practice within Orthodontic Therapy. The module aims to develop the theoretical knowledge base required for safe, competent clinical practice exploring the concepts of health and well-being from a medical and bio psychosocial approach.The syllabus content will be applied to encourage the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skill development and will include:
• Biomedical Sciences and Oral Biology
- Oral Physiology
- Craniofacial, Oral and Dental anatomy
- Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry relevant to Orthodontic therapy
• Dental Biomaterials Science
- Limitations of such materials
- Safety aspects of materials
• Human Disease
• Infection Control
• Medical Emergencies and the Principles of First Aid
• Medical History taking and the Principles of patient assessment
• Bio psychosocial approaches to treatment within of Orthodontic therapy
• Assessment, interventions and evaluation within Orthodontic Therapy practice.
• The scientific principles of medical ionizing radiation and statutory regulations
• The Principles of Clinical Orthodontics
- Occlusion (normal occlusion and the classification of malocclusion)
- Tooth movement
- Mechanical Principles of Orthodontic appliances
- Limitations of Orthodontic Treatment
ZZ0032 Clinical Practice of Orthodontic Therapy Module Content
To enable the student apply and further develop clinical knowledge and skills within practice. To encourage and develop the student as a reflective, evidenced based, practitioner, actively involved in their continuing professional development and able to work safely within the scope of practice of a Orthodontic therapist.The focus of this module will relate directly to the specific work practices of the student and all learning objectives will relate to both underpinning knowledge and the practical application of skills. The knowledge and skills required are mapped against the GDC Learning outcomes for Orthodontic therapists within “Preparing for Practice“ (GDC 2015). Content will include ethical, legal. public interest and accountability issues. A learning support package will be devised and agreed with Mentor in terms of formal and informal student support sessions. These support sessions may take the form of formal teaching sessions supported tutorials, directed study and/or clinical skill tutorials.
The syllabus content will be applied to encourage the acquisition of knowledge, understanding and skill development and will include:
• Reflection and Reflective Practice and its role within Personal Professional Development.
• Evidence based practice.
• Emergency Orthodontic Care (Identification of damaged Orthodontic appliances)
• The Role of the Orthodontic Therapist within the Dental Team
• Collaborative working within Orthodontic Practice
• Optimising effective self-care and enabling healthy lifestyle choices within patients undergoing and post
orthodontic treatment
• Pain and Anxiety Control
• Application of the bio-psychosocial model to orthodontic practice
• Health and safety within the clinical environment.
• Clinical Record Keeping
• Orthodontic Instruments (selection, use and maintenance)
• Removable Appliance Placement
• Fixed Appliance Placement
• Fixed Appliance Removal
• Medical Emergencies and the Principles of First Aid
ZZ0033 Communication, Professionalism, Leadership and Management in Orthodontic Therapy
This module aims to provide opportunities for students to explore, reflect on and evaluate their role as an Orthodontic therapist within their work organisation and current Public Health and Health Care policy.Includes approaches to governance, managing quality and evidence based practice in orthodontic care settings
• Quality monitoring, Quality assurance & quality enhancement
• Roles of professional, regulatory and statutory bodies in quality monitoring
• Standards and codes of practice
• Managing & developing the human resource – facilitating appraisal and personal development
• Approaches to staff development and its link to quality assurance/enhancement
• Methods of, and skills for, mentoring & supervision
• Law, Ethics and Professionalism within Orthodontic Therapy
• Management and Leadership within Orthodontic therapy
• Skills to support Evidence Base Practice
• Developing as a Reflective Practitioner
Communication
• Introduction to effective communication skills
• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Models of communication
• Client centered care
• Working with diversity
• Effective Communication within teams
• Inter professional & inter agency working in orthodontic Practice.
Public Health practice
• The role of the orthodontic therapist relating to current health promotion & the public health agenda.
• Changing health behaviours
• Overview of health and social inequalities in the UK
The student will train under the close supervision of their Mentor. After successful completion of all modules of the course, including satisfactory workplace reports, end-of-module assessments and a project, the student can then apply to sit for the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy examination awarded by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (Dip. Orth. Ther. RCSEd).
The Course Leader is Dr Hemant Patel and the programme involves teaching from a variety of Consultants and Specialist Orthodontists. This will be delivered using a mixture of seminars and lectures which will cover the theoretical aspects of the Orthodontic Therapy curriculum. In addition, clinical training will include typodont exercises and sessions in the Postgraduate Dental Suite.
Eligibility Please see Personal Specifications for both the Student (Trainee) and Clinical Mentor.
Cost The cost of the Course is £13,500 (plus Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) exam fees), and there are 15 places available. Please note that if offered a place on the course, a non-refundable deposit of £2,500 will be required.
2. The Course Leader Dr. Hemant Patel BDS, M.Orth, RCS(Edin), M Orth RCS(Eng) MRCP(Glas)
Hemant qualified as a dentist in 1991 from the University of Liverpool. After a period of vocational training in general dental practice and various hospital posts he commenced specialist training at the University of Manchester. He obtained his Certificate of Specialist Training and the Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In February 2009 he was made a member of the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow.
Hemant is registered as a Specialist Orthodontist with the General Dental Council. He is a member of the Specialist Practitioner Group of the British Orthodontic Society, and a Fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists.
Hemant is a member of the following associations:
British Dental Association
British Orthodontic Society
World Federation of Orthodontists
American Association of Orthodontists
British Lingual Orthodontic Society
British Orthodontic Society University Teachers Group
3. The application process and course timetable at a glance
Today / Your application pack contains one form:· Clinical Mentor application form for completion by the Orthodontist who will be supporting the applicant.
· Once completed please ensure the Trainee Orthodontic Therapists has a copy to attach to their online application.
Please complete these forms as soon as possible, The closing date for applications is 2nd May 2018. However, we will accept applications after this date if all places are still available.
Date to be confirmed following application / Applicants and their Clinical Mentors will be invited to UCLan.
Applicants will be interviewed by the Course Leader. The Clinical Mentor will meet with members of the Course Team to discuss support and logistical issues.
2nd May 2018 / Closing date for receipt of applications (offers will be sent to successful applicants).
1st June 2018 / Acceptance and deposit to be received by this date to confirm your place on the course.
25th June 2018 / Course begins. Block of two weeks including the two day Mentor Training Event on 28th and 29th June 2018.
10th September 2018 / Start of three week block training programme at Preston.
October 2018 / Students return to clinical practice
October 2018 – June 2019 / In practice clinical training plus one-day per month visit to Preston
April - June 2019 / Final assessments and course end
June 2019 / Final examinations for Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
4. Responsibilities of the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist
The following is a list of obligations of the Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist. The Clinical Mentor will need to ensure that the student fulfils all these obligations:
1. Attend the practice or hospital department for the agreed hours and perform such clinical duties as appropriate for patient care and personal learning needs
2. Determine personal learning needs in discussion with the trainer
3. Maintain and keep up-to-date their written and electronic log of clinical activity and be prepared to submit it for inspection when requested
4. Take an active part both in weekly tutorials with the trainer and periodic progress review
5. Attend all of the core course and all study days organised during the training period; normally the only reason for not attending a study day will be sickness [prior written approval from the course leader must be obtained for absence from the core course and study days other than sickness]
6. Ensure that holidays do not lead to absence from the study days
7. Adhere to all the course rules and regulations
Person Specification for the Student (Trainee)
Orthodontic Therapist
Person Specification
/Job Title: / Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist
Department: / School of Dentistry
Attributes / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications / One of the following qualifications:
The National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) National Certificate examination
The S/NVQ Level 3 in Oral Healthcare: Dental Nursing awarded by an approved NVQ or SVQ provider
Any qualification determined by the GDC to entitle the holder to register as a dental hygienist / therapist / technician
be qualified at IELTS level 7 or equivalent (if English is not first language)
Registered with the GDC with at least one year full time or equivalent post qualification experience
GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at Grade C or above, or equivalent / National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) Certificate in Orthodontic Dental Nursing
Certificate in Dental Radiography
Certificate in Impression Taking
Certificate in Oral Health Education
Skills & Abilities / Manually dexterous
Good communicator
Good basic IT skills – confident with use of email and the internet
Works well in team / Familiar with use of digital photography
Experience with PowerPoint presentations
Personal Attributes / Able to work under pressure
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to use initiative
Evidence of high degree of integrity in all professional areas and understands confidentiality
Caring approach to patients / Ability to adapt to change
Conscientious and meticulous
Aware of own limitations and when to ask for assistance
Other / Able to work full-time throughout course
Aware and committed to the requirements of the course
Demonstrates a desire to learn
Able to undergo an Enhanced DBS check that would be deemed satisfactory by the GDC for registration purposes and is satisfactory to the University for admission to the course. / Minimum of 1-year experience in clinical orthodontics
6 Student (Trainee) Orthodontic Therapist Application Form