About this course
This comprehensive course is tailored for dental associates, therapists, and hygienists, aiming to provide a thorough understanding of data protection responsibilities in multi-practice environments. It will equip you with the skills and legal knowledge necessary to safeguard patient data effectively and comply with UK GDPR regulations.
Our course looks into the principles of data protection, helping you understand your potential role as a data controller and the associated legal obligations. You will learn best practices for handling patient data securely across various practice locations and ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
The ability to manage data protection risks is very important for dental professionals in multi-site settings. This course offers a detailed examination of GDPR requirements and practical steps to mitigate risks, thereby enhancing your ability to protect patient privacy and maintain regulatory compliance.
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This course is relevant to dentists, hygienists, and therapists who may work in more than one practice, or take patient data home.
CPD Time: 1 hours (1 CPD Credit)
Customer feedback on this course
- The course provided clear and practical advice on managing patient data securely.
- I feel more confident in my understanding of GDPR and its application in dental practices.
- The examples of real-world scenarios were very helpful in applying the concepts learned.
- Great resource for anyone juggling responsibilities across multiple practices.
- I now know exactly what to do if a data protection incident occurs, thanks to the course.
Assessment: 12 MCQs. Pass mark 75%. more…
On passing the assessment you will immediately receive a GDC-recognised Enhanced CPD Certificate.
Aim:
To provide UK dental professionals with comprehensive understanding and compliance strategies for data protection under GDPR regulations.
Course Objectives:
• Explain the responsibilities of dental associates, therapists, and hygienists regarding data protection.
• Provide best practices for secure handling, storage, and transfer of patient data across multiple practices.
Anticipated Learning Outcomes:
• Recognise the importance of GDPR in protecting patient data and maintain compliance.
• Identify scenarios where a dental professional may be considered a data controller.
• Implement practical steps to manage data protection responsibilities in multiple practice settings.
• Apply secure data handling practices to minimise the risk of data breaches.
• Respond appropriately to data protection incidents and understand the role of the Data Protection Officer.
GDC Development Outcome: A, B, D
Learning content:
Understanding Data Protection Responsibilities for Associates and Therapists | Best Practices for Handling and Transferring Patient Data Across Practices | Identifying and Managing Data Protection Risks in Multi-Practice Settings | Reporting and Responding to Data Protection Incidents
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Data Protection for Associates, Therapists & Hygienists
Course Description
Understanding Data Protection Responsibilities for Associates and Therapists
This section discusses the importance of data protection for UK dental professionals working across multiple practices. It highlights the key legal frameworks, responsibilities of data controllers, data protection principles, and practical steps for compliance, especially when handling patient data on personal devices.
Best Practices for Handling and Transferring Patient Data Across Practices
This section focuses on secure data management for associates and therapists in multi-practice settings. It provides guidelines on using portable devices responsibly, limiting data storage on personal devices, transferring data securely, and understanding risks in data handling across practice locations.
Identifying and Managing Data Protection Risks in Multi-Practice Settings
This part outlines the specific data protection risks faced by dental professionals in multi-practice environments, including unauthorised data access and device theft. It offers strategies for managing these risks and clarifies the responsibilities of data controllers.
Reporting and Responding to Data Protection Incidents
The final section covers the importance of promptly reporting data protection incidents and the subsequent response process. It details how to identify incidents, document them, and work with Data Protection Officers to contain and resolve issues, along with preventive measures to minimise risks.