Level 3 Certificate in Practical Dental Practice Management

Dawood & Tanner Academy offers a 12-month introduction to dental practice management through distance learning and workplace assignments. Learners can join at any time. The programme lists 121 guided learning hours, five tutorial hours and approximately 200 hours of independent study; these figures are study requirements, not a confirmed CPD allocation.

Five areas of study

• Dental team leadership and management.
• Managing the quality of dental services.
• Personal and professional development.
• Building productive working relationships within the team.
• Setting business goals and measuring improvements in performance.

Assignments apply management models and communication techniques to day-to-day practice work, including organising services, customer care, marketing and quality requirements. A tutor provides guidance and feedback on written work. Assessments are submitted through an online learning hub, with independent research and agreed deadlines forming part of the course.

Entry and learning arrangements

Applicants must be at least 18, have fluent written and spoken English, and provide written confirmation that a supervising principal will oversee workplace training. An English entry test may be requested. Internet access and a suitable computer are needed. Learners complete a learning-style assessment and set objectives before workshops.

Fees and optional workshops

The advertised total is £1,000, with a £100 non-refundable deposit payable when booking. VAT treatment is not specified. Paying the remaining balance over three instalments carries a £10 administration charge. Course materials are included.

Those choosing workshop-based support attend five six-hour individual or group workshops at the Wimpole Street training centre in London, at an additional cost. Functional-skills tuition, if required, is also extra. Confirm those charges, the current awarding-body details and any CPD certificate before enrolling.