Course Details in 2027/28 Session

Module Title	LM Professionalism and the Transition to Independent Practice
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dentistry
Module Code	01 39258
Module Lead	Mrs Z Abbas, Mr T Addison
Level	Masters Level
Credits	0
Semester	Full Term
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	DBS check required Students must have completed and passed all BDS 4 modules
Exclusions
Description	Over the fifth year, BDS students should be able to demonstrate that they meet the requirements of a safe beginner and are fit for sign up to the GDC register. Placements are the main part of this year but there are other professional obligations such as engagement with mandatory training for their foundation year. This non-credit bearing module will also be used to timetable personal development sessions for students in year 5 of the Dentistry, such as academic and library skills, resilience training, personal tutoring and to encourage the development of skills critical for the students to achieve their full potential on the course. In addition, as a clinical programme, it will be used to capture clinical related material for induction and compliance and professionalism work. To achieve those goals, content will be focused on non-module specific skills acquired during the year. This will not require any additional assessment but emphasises and rewards engagement of students with these elements. The use of a portfolio within the Clinical Assessment and Feedback System will capture longitudinal monitoring and inform progression. It will allow demonstration of the self-evaluation, reflective practice and study skills required of the learner in higher education engaging with other programmes particularly nursing and the School of Hygiene and Therapy through inter - professional learning, small group work and structured self-directed learning. It aims to further develop communication, management and leadership and professionalism skills with students by this stage of the course demonstrating established skills. Students shall normally be required to: 1. Attend, engage with and contribute to all identified compulsory teaching sessions. 2. Engage with their Personal Tutor during tutorials and reflect on the subject and transferable skills that they are developing with the aid of feedback that they have received. 3. Engage with professional / clinical responsibilities and requirements. 4. Demonstrate a reflective approach to teaching and practice 5. Complete the required elements of a longitudinal electronic portfolio 6. Complete the Education transition documents for foundation training. By the end of this module students will demonstrate the professional requirements for GDC registration.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional registrant in the clinical practice setting showing awareness of the relevant codes of professional conduct. Demonstrate professionalism and compliance with mandatory training for both the programme and the placement provider. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of academic integrity Demonstrate the ability to access further resources for independent learning and to establish an evidence based approach to practice Demonstrate engagement in reflective practice relating to all learning experiences Demonstrate established teamwork with all programmes Demonstrate a sound understanding of the requirements of the regulator for Lifelong learning. Engage with personal tutor sessions, one per semester Reflect on all clinical placements in all areas and seek feedback from all stakeholders. Manage a portfolio of patients, booking appointments as appropriate and liaising in a timely manner with NHS patient services. Manage referral of these patients and ensure follow up and transfer to other students on completion of the course. Demonstrate respectful teamworking and communication skills with all stakeholders understanding ethical issues. Demonstrate established skills in self-evaluation, reflective practice, personal development planning and portfolio development as tools in the management of learning. Show a developed awareness of how to raise concerns about their own or others health, behaviour or professional performance in accordance with GDC regulations. Complete all CAFS sessions within a week of the activity. Record contemporaneous clinical notes and maintain accurate records of clinical work in CAFS. S Complete all transition documents for foundation training and sign up to the GDC register.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Demonstration of professionalism, teamwork and communication through direct observation and through learning tasks submitted via CAFS. The CAFS portfolio will be reviewed by the Year Lead or Personal Tutor looking at: Reflection on all Not OK grades in Professionalism Communication Management and Leadership Infection Control Reflection on education plans as appropriate Teamwork – 90% Attendance at clinic assist sessions Patient Feedback – Minimum 40% of sessions Reflection – Minimum 75% of sessions reflected upon Completion of required elements for the year in the portfolio, including mandatory training and audit. Completion of Foundation training transition documents Satisfactory handover of patients to other students ensuring the continuation of care. Pass / Fail Reassessment: Resubmission of any unsatisfactory components.
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