Welcome

This course is for dental nurses seeking CPD mapped to the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework Self-management outcome S 2.6: Utilise the receipt of effective feedback in the professional development of self.

SPF fit: This course supports the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework domain Self-management, subdomain Reflection, Continued and Self-Directed Learning. It focuses on outcome S 2.6 and maps to behaviours S(B)4: Demonstrate own professional responsibility in the development of self; S(B)5: Develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence; S(B)6: Demonstrate appropriate continuous improvement activities.

The Self-management domain expects dental nurses to adapt and respond to situations using insight and reflection. It also expects them to plan and manage time, maintain learning, and manage personal or practice pressures in ways that protect patient care.

Why This Course Matters

• It is targeted: the course focuses on a single SPF Self-management learning outcome rather than a broad topic.
• It is dental-nurse specific: examples centre on chairside care, reception cover, decontamination, records, handover, CPD, feedback, wellbeing and safe escalation.
• It keeps scope clear: guidance emphasises tasks dental nurses can observe, prepare for, support, record, ask about, escalate and reflect on within their role and competence.
• It supports professionalism: S2.6 is treated as practical knowledge for safe practice rather than an abstract framework statement.

A Simple Learner Spine

• Describe what makes feedback effective and usable.
• Receive feedback professionally, including when it feels uncomfortable.
• Separate factual learning from tone, timing or emotion.
• Use feedback to update a PDP or practice goal.
• Seek further support when feedback reveals a safety concern.