Welcome

This course is for dental nurses requiring targeted CPD for the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework Self-management learning outcome S 3.1: Describe ways of self-monitoring, self-care and routes of seeking appropriate advice in terms of personal wellbeing.

SPF fit: This course supports the GDC Safe Practitioner Framework domain of Self-management, sub domain Adaptability, Wellbeing, and Personal Growth. It focuses on learning outcome S 3.1 and maps to behaviours S(B)7: Demonstrate engagement with systems and personal strategies which promote and maintain physical and mental wellbeing; S(B)8: Recognise when and how to take action if wellbeing is compromised to a point of affecting an individual's role or professional relationships.

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, continue professional learning and respond to personal or practice pressures in ways that protect patient care.

Why This Course Matters

• It is targeted: the course is built around a single SPF Self-management learning outcome.
• It is dental-nurse specific: examples relate to chairside care, reception cover, decontamination, records, handover, CPD, feedback, wellbeing and escalation.
• It keeps scope clear: dental nurses will learn how to observe, prepare, support, record, ask, escalate and reflect while staying within their role and competence.
• It supports professionalism: S3.1 is treated as practical knowledge that helps maintain safe practice.

A Simple Learner Spine

• Describe self-monitoring signs relevant to wellbeing and safe work.
• Use self-care strategies that support professional practice.
• Recognise when personal wellbeing may affect patient care or team relationships.
• Identify appropriate advice and support routes.
• Raise wellbeing concerns early and professionally.