Employment Law for Dental Professionals: Rights, Responsibilities and Best Practices

About This Course

This course provides dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, including employee rights, discrimination law, ethical considerations, dispute resolution, and practical tips. Case studies and exercises enhance real-world application.

Why Take This Course?

UK dental professionals often face challenges when it comes to navigating employment law in their practices. This course addresses these challenges by providing a comprehensive overview of UK employment law, including topics such as employee rights and protections, employer obligations, and ethical considerations in the workplace. Through case studies and exercises, dental professionals will gain practical tips and recommendations for navigating real-world scenarios, as well as an understanding of recent developments in employment law. This course offers valuable insights and guidance for those looking to stay up-to-date on employment law and ensure compliance in their dental practices.

This course is beneficial for dental professionals as it provides a comprehensive overview of UK employment law, including key topics such as employee rights, discrimination law, and employer obligations. The inclusion of case studies and exercises allows for practical application of the material to real-world scenarios, providing valuable insights and recommendations for dental practitioners to navigate the complex landscape of employment law.

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How This Course Supports GDC Enhanced Dental CPD

“Dental professionals have a duty to keep their knowledge and skills up to date. A primary qualification is only the first step in their education and development which should last throughout their professional life” General Dental Council

Learning Objectives	Anticipated Outcomes
1: By the end of this course, learners will be able to understand and employ the principles of confidentiality and data protection in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines in dental practices.	1: Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to show an increased understanding of the concept and importance of obtaining informed consent in dental practice which will translate into their frequent application of this knowledge in their interactions with patients.
2: Upon completion, learners will have the capacity to identify and resolve ethical dilemmas in dentistry using an integrative approach.	2: As a result of this course, learners will likely foster a higher level of trust and openness in their communication with patients, thereby strengthening overall dental care services within their communities.
3: Participants will demonstrate their ability to secure informed consent appropriately in keeping with legal and ethical considerations in a dental practice.	3: The course should lead to improvements in learners’ ability to manage potential ethical conflicts or legal issues related to non-consensual treatments, reflected in reduced cases of such incidents.
4: By the final session, learners will have mastered the overview of professional liabilities in dentistry and strategies to minimize associated risks.	4: In the wider context, the course aims to contribute to the heightened awareness and importance of informed consent within the dental industry, potentially influencing the ways practitioners approach informed consent in myriad healthcare settings.
5: At the course’s conclusion, attendees will have developed the competency to manage legal challenges often faced in dental practice management, with a special emphasis on employment laws.	5: Following the course, the expectation is that attendees will implement comprehensive informed consent practices in their professional endeavors, optimizing patient autonomy and decision-making in dental health care.

Regulatory Standards

GDC	CQC
✅ A – Effective Communication ✅ B – Effective Management ✅ C – Maintenance in Field of Practice ✅ D – Maintenance in Patient Confidence	✅ Caring ✅ Effective ✅ Leadership ✅ Responsive ✅ Safe

🕐 90 minutes of Enhanced Dental CPD

Course Description

The course covers an overview of UK employment law, employment law in dental practices, the Employment Rights Act, employee rights and protections, equality and discrimination law, employer obligations, ethical considerations in the workplace, grievance procedures and dispute resolution, recent developments in employment law, and practical tips and recommendations for dental professionals. The course includes case studies and exercises to assess and navigate real-world scenarios.

Course Outline

Section 1

Section 1 of the course provides an introduction to employment law, with a focus on UK employment law and its relevance to dental practices. The section covers topics such as the Employment Rights Act, contracts of employment, and a case study analysis of an employment contract in dentistry. The section also explores employee rights and protections, equality and discrimination law, and the rights and obligations of employers. Additionally, the section delves into ethical considerations in the workplace, including the role of ethics in the dental profession, codes of practice and professional conduct, and handling ethical dilemmas. The section concludes with an overview of employee grievances and disputes, updates in employment law, and practical tips and recommendations for compliance and future planning.

Section 2

Section 2 of the course covers the rights and obligations of both employers and employees, including protections against discrimination and the importance of staying lawful in employment practices. It includes exercises to assess discriminatory practices and resolve hypothetical employee disputes. The section also explores the role of ethics in the workplace and how to handle ethical dilemmas, as well as understanding grievance procedures and dispute resolution. Finally, the section concludes with updates in employment law and practical tips for maintaining compliance as a dental professional.

Section 3

Section 3 of this course covers ethical considerations in the workplace, including the role of ethics in the dental profession, codes of practice and professional conduct, handling ethical dilemmas, and case studies.

Section 4

Section 4 of the course covers employee grievances and disputes, including understanding grievance procedures and dispute resolution in the workplace. It also covers handling disputes lawfully and the impact of disputes on dental practices. Additionally, an exercise is included to help participants resolve a hypothetical employee dispute. Finally, the section concludes with an overview of recent developments in employment law and their impact on dental practices, as well as practical tips and recommendations for compliance and future planning.

Section 5

This section of the course covers topics such as understanding employment law in the UK, employee rights and protections, ethical considerations in the workplace, and handling employee grievances and disputes. It also includes updates on recent developments in employment law and their impact on dental practices, as well as practical tips and recommendations for compliance and future planning.

Course Reviews

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The course provided valuable insights into navigating the complex legal landscape of dental employment, and I came away with a deeper understanding of my obligations as an employer.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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I appreciated the practical exercises throughout the course, which helped me to apply the concepts to real-world scenarios and better understand the nuances of employment law in the dental industry.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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As someone new to the field, I found the course to be an excellent introduction to employment law in dental practices. The case studies provided helpful context for understanding how the concepts apply in practice.

✅ Met Course Objectives

✅ Met Course Outcomes

✅ Would Recommend

✅ Had Positive Impact

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