Learning Objectives

GDC Development Outcome B

  • To be able to define the terms mentor, mentorship, and team development

  • To be able to explain the benefits of mentorship to the dental team and the overall running of the dental practice

  • To explain the role of a mentor

  • To be able to describe how to set up mentoring within the dental team to promote team development

Instructor(s)

Stephanie Carter RDT, RDH, DTLLS, IQA, MDTFEd.

Tutor, Assessor and Internal Moderator

Stephanie is a registered dental hygienist and therapist and holds a Level 7 Qualification in Leadership and Management and a level 5 teaching diploma. She is a qualified assessor, internal moderator (quality assurance) and a qualified CPR and medical emergencies trainer. She is a passionate educator, a member of the faculty of dental trainers and has over 20 years experience in the dental industry.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Mentorship and team development

    • Presentation Slides

    • Course tutor

    • Aims & Objectives

    • Introduction

    • Team Development

    • Why Mentoring Matters

    • Role of Mentors

    • Mentoring Skills

    • Finally

    • Mentorship Programme Plan Template

    • Further Reading

    • Test your learning

    • Reflective learning

    • Feedback

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