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Assessment of New Dental Graduates in General Practice Using Seven Key Skills Portfolios
Author(s) -
Grieveson BBrigden.D
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
european journal of dental education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.583
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1600-0579
pISSN - 1396-5883
DOI - 10.1111/j.1396-5883.2006.00407_11.x
Subject(s) - key (lock) , medical education , formative assessment , coursework , teamwork , vocational education , skills management , portfolio , psychology , medicine , computer science , pedagogy , computer security , political science , financial economics , law , economics
Aims To demonstrate a formative assessment process for new dental graduates in general practice which includes seven key skills which are the foundation of good clinical practice and teamwork. Methods and materials The key skills identified are: clinical record keeping; radiography; infection control; risk management and communication; legislation and good practice guidelines; team training and medical emergencies. Learning is by compilation of portfolios for each key skill for each individual and their practice. Supporting educational material is by a CD Rom for each key skill. Assessment is by external validation (Faculty of General Dental Practitioners) and local evaluation. Results Each graduate will submit their key skills portfolios for assessment at the end of their vocational training year or agreed period. Support will be from their practices, study groups and tutors with access to the key skills CD Roms. Young graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and insight of general practice and show evidence of their own understanding of the seven key skills Satisfactory completion of the key skills portfolios may be used for the MFGDP(UK) coursework module as part of continuing professional development. The seven key skills portfolios CD Roms will contribute to the GDC verifiable CPD requirements. Conclusions When students make the transition from dental school to general practice it is essential they understand the key requirements for high quality patient care and also the importance of teamwork in providing that care. The seven key skills portfolio learning not only helps new graduates do that but also make them more aware of their own practice and the many requirements of good safe care for patients and their staff. The seven key skills portfolios also contribute to further professional development as part of further professional examinations as well as being a good model of assessment of new dental graduates