Certificate in Dental Practice Management

A dental practice manager is responsible for managing all non-clinical aspects of a dental practice. This Certificate is the ideal alternative to the Level 4 Apprenticeship in Dental Management and covers much of the same areas.

If you have recently moved to the UK and are ineligible for apprenticeship funding, have too much prior learning or do not have the capacity to support off-the-job training, the Certificate is a great way to further your career in the dental sector.

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the practice which will include:

– Recruitment and development of team members Setting and maintaining a high-quality level of care

-Ensuring health and safety is adhered to through risk management processes

-Organising and chairing practice meetings

-Carrying out quality assurance with regular auditing

-Ensuring practice compliance with regulations and legislation

-Marketing

What’s covered in the Certificate?

On your course, you will take part in live-teaching sessions to achieve the required number of credits for your certificate.  You will have 9 different ILM modules delivered over the 12-18 months of your programme including:

308 – Understanding Leadership

315 – Understanding Recruitment and Selection of New Staff in the Workplace

318 – Understanding Quality Management in the Workplace

321 – Understanding Health and Safety in the Workplace

403 – Managing Risk in the Workplace

405 – Developing People in the Workplace

 406 – Developing Your Leadership Styles

408 – Management Communication

You will have the support of a dedicated skills coach throughout your course who will mentor and develop you.  During this qualification, you will be required to complete several assignments alongside the assessment of your workplace competency.  Upon completion of this qualification, you will be awarded a Level 4 Dental Practice Management Certificate in Leadership and Management.

This Certificate is independently funded by the learner or the employer and is not subject to any Government funding or support.