DCT Interview-Clinical Governance
Exam Questions & Answers
how to strucutre clinical governance questions - ANSWERSGDC clinical governance issues raised
in scenario
immediate management
short term management
long term management
prevention/ audit and clinical governance
implications
closing statement to summarise learning points of the scenario
GDC standards - ANSWERS1. patients interests first
2. communicate effectively with patients
3. valid consent
4. confidentiality
,5. complaints procedure
6. teamwork
7. maintain develop and work within our proffesional knowledge and skills
8. raise concerns if patients are at risk
9. personal behaviour maintains confidence in us and the dental profession
SPIES - ANSWERSSeek info: before doing anything you must understand the nature of the
problem
Patient safety: once you have assessed the situation ensure the patients are protected
Initiative: is there anything you can do? E.g. if colleague is drunk-remove them
Escalate
Support
STAR - ANSWERSSituation: what is the context
Task: what was the aim of the task at hand
Action: what did you do, how did you do it that way?
Result/reflect: what was the end result, why did you do well, what did you learn
CPD Example - ANSWERS
what are the CPD requirements for dentists - ANSWERSchanged in 2018
,enhanced CPD scheme
100 hours verifiable CPD in 5 year cycle - spaced out to ensure there are 10 hours during any 2
year period
3 core cpd topics:
medical emergencies: 10 hours - at least 2 in every 2 years
disinfection and decontamination: 5 hours
radiography and radiation: 5 hours
other gdc recommended topics:
legal and ethical issues
complaints handling
oral cancer - early detection
vulnerable adult safeguarding
safeguarding of children and young adults
CPD requirements for dental care professionals - ANSWERSDentists 100
Dental therapists 75
Dental hygienists 75
Orthodontic therapists 75
Clinical dental technicians 75
Dental nurses 50
Dental technicians 50
, why is cpd important - ANSWERSGdc standard 7
CPD ensures that you maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills you need to deliver a
professional service to your customers, clients and the community.
CPD ensures that you and your knowledge stay relevant and up to date. You are more aware of
the changing trends and directions in your profession. The pace of change is probably faster
than it's ever been - and this is a feature of the new normal that we live and work in. If you
stand still you will get left behind, as the currency of your knowledge and skills becomes out-
dated.
CPD helps you continue to make a meaningful contribution to your team.
Important as allows to reflect, widen knowledge, keep up with the changes in profession and
upskill
GDC standard 7
Examples of CPD, courses, conferences, teaching, seminars
Pillar of clinical governance CAREPUS E=education and training
allows us to work on our PDP where we have noticed areas that need development CPD can
help us achieve this.
for example during the first COVID lockdown I was only working on telephone triage which gave
me time to evaluate on my PDP and work on certain areas with the help of online CPD. I
undertook:
What is reflective practice - ANSWERSCritiquing your personal development and constructing
your own plan
Self reflection but also reflection with the support of your educational supervisor
Should be continuous with the aim to better yourself - dynamic process
Exam Questions & Answers
how to strucutre clinical governance questions - ANSWERSGDC clinical governance issues raised
in scenario
immediate management
short term management
long term management
prevention/ audit and clinical governance
implications
closing statement to summarise learning points of the scenario
GDC standards - ANSWERS1. patients interests first
2. communicate effectively with patients
3. valid consent
4. confidentiality
,5. complaints procedure
6. teamwork
7. maintain develop and work within our proffesional knowledge and skills
8. raise concerns if patients are at risk
9. personal behaviour maintains confidence in us and the dental profession
SPIES - ANSWERSSeek info: before doing anything you must understand the nature of the
problem
Patient safety: once you have assessed the situation ensure the patients are protected
Initiative: is there anything you can do? E.g. if colleague is drunk-remove them
Escalate
Support
STAR - ANSWERSSituation: what is the context
Task: what was the aim of the task at hand
Action: what did you do, how did you do it that way?
Result/reflect: what was the end result, why did you do well, what did you learn
CPD Example - ANSWERS
what are the CPD requirements for dentists - ANSWERSchanged in 2018
,enhanced CPD scheme
100 hours verifiable CPD in 5 year cycle - spaced out to ensure there are 10 hours during any 2
year period
3 core cpd topics:
medical emergencies: 10 hours - at least 2 in every 2 years
disinfection and decontamination: 5 hours
radiography and radiation: 5 hours
other gdc recommended topics:
legal and ethical issues
complaints handling
oral cancer - early detection
vulnerable adult safeguarding
safeguarding of children and young adults
CPD requirements for dental care professionals - ANSWERSDentists 100
Dental therapists 75
Dental hygienists 75
Orthodontic therapists 75
Clinical dental technicians 75
Dental nurses 50
Dental technicians 50
, why is cpd important - ANSWERSGdc standard 7
CPD ensures that you maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills you need to deliver a
professional service to your customers, clients and the community.
CPD ensures that you and your knowledge stay relevant and up to date. You are more aware of
the changing trends and directions in your profession. The pace of change is probably faster
than it's ever been - and this is a feature of the new normal that we live and work in. If you
stand still you will get left behind, as the currency of your knowledge and skills becomes out-
dated.
CPD helps you continue to make a meaningful contribution to your team.
Important as allows to reflect, widen knowledge, keep up with the changes in profession and
upskill
GDC standard 7
Examples of CPD, courses, conferences, teaching, seminars
Pillar of clinical governance CAREPUS E=education and training
allows us to work on our PDP where we have noticed areas that need development CPD can
help us achieve this.
for example during the first COVID lockdown I was only working on telephone triage which gave
me time to evaluate on my PDP and work on certain areas with the help of online CPD. I
undertook:
What is reflective practice - ANSWERSCritiquing your personal development and constructing
your own plan
Self reflection but also reflection with the support of your educational supervisor
Should be continuous with the aim to better yourself - dynamic process
