VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE : the handbook for trainers;the handbook for trainers

"Vocational training is the preferred method for developing practical and other workplace dental skills. It is mandatory for all UK dental graduates under the guidance of the Committee on Vocational Training (CVT). This book is for all dentists who have an interest in vocational training, and is particularly useful for trainers, VDPs and VT advisers/regional advisors. This is a unique and comprehensive guide to training in practice. All aspects of training and teaching methods are included and practical advice given on topics such as communication and presentation skills, finance, barriers to training and assessment. The book also covers the latest developments in clinical governance and legal matters. Clear, straightforward and free of jargon, it will enable dental practitioners to become competent educators with ease."--Provided by publisher. Read more... Abstract: "Vocational training is the preferred method for developing practical and other workplace dental skills. It is mandatory for all UK dental graduates under the guidance of the Committee on Vocational Training (CVT). This book is for all dentists who have an interest in vocational training, and is particularly useful for trainers, VDPs and VT advisers/regional advisors. This is a unique and comprehensive guide to training in practice. All aspects of training and teaching methods are included and practical advice given on topics such as communication and presentation skills, finance, barriers to training and assessment. The book also covers the latest developments in clinical governance and legal matters. Clear, straightforward and free of jargon, it will enable dental practitioners to become competent educators with ease."--Provided by publisher MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict Cover 1 Title Page 2 Copyright Page 3 Contents 4 Forewords 5 Preface 9 About the author 11 Acknowledgements 12 1 Trainer selection 14 2 The trainer's role and responsibilities 20 3 Selecting your VDP 26 4 The early weeks 40 5 Adult learning 54 6 Teaching methods 68 7 Problem-based learning 82 8 Small group teaching 90 9 Presentation skills 100 10 Assessment 112 11 The study days 128 12 Trainers' meetings 140 13 Communication skills 144 14 Financial aspects of VT 154 15 Barriers to training 164 16 Common concerns 178 17 Clinical governance 186 18 The end of the year 198 19 General professional training 202 20 Dento-legal aspects of VT 206 References 212 Appendix 1 VDP survey 216 Appendix 2 www.first-practice.com 222 Appendix 3 Framework for tutorial discussions 224 Appendix 4 Reflections 234 Index 238 Content: Chapter 1 Trainer selection -- chapter 2 The trainer's role and responsibilities -- chapter 3 Selecting your VDP -- chapter 4 The early weeks -- chapter 5 Adult learning -- chapter 6 Teaching methods -- chapter 7 Problem-based learning -- chapter 8 Small group teaching -- chapter 9 Presentation skills -- chapter 10 Assessment -- chapter 11 The study days -- chapter 12 Trainers' meetings -- chapter 13 Communication skills -- chapter 14 Financial aspects of VT -- chapter 15 Barriers to training -- chapter 16 Common concerns -- chapter 17 Clinical governance -- chapter 18 The end of the year -- chapter 19 General professional training -- chapter 20 Dento-legal aspects of VT.