Dentistry
eLearning for effective and appropriate prescribing practiceAn eLearning programme which improves prescribing competency and safety among Foundation and qualified Dentists.
Consisting of eight modules covering a range of topics around dental prescribing and commissioned by Health Education England.
Introduction
Dental SCRIPT is an eLearning programme, which improves knowledge of prescribing competency and safety among Foundation Dentists. Released in 2013, it was the second SCRIPT variant to be created, and is now freely available to foundation dentists in England. It is also suitable as CPD training for qualified dentists through licensed access.
The programme consists of eight modules covering a range of topics around dental prescribing. Each module takes around 30 – 60 minutes to complete. All course materials have been authored by a team of expert healthcare professionals, and are regularly reviewed and updated.
Like other variants, Dental SCRIPT was commissioned by Health Education England (West Midlands team), and developed by the University of Birmingham and OCB Media Ltd.
Why use SCRIPT?
Safer prescribing
Dental SCRIPT ensures dental foundation trainees and qualified dentists are better prepared for prescribing, improving patient safety.
Professional development
Certificates are made available on completion of a module, which can be used for online learning portfolios as evidence of continuing professional development.
Flexibility
SCRIPT is easily accessible and intuitive to use, allowing users to complete modules at their convenience and refer back to modules at any time during their training.
Great customer service
The SCRIPT team offer technical and editorial support for both users and educational supervisors.
Quality assured
All modules are authored and regularly reviewed by expert healthcare professionals.
Features
Interactive Content
Compatible with NHS IT systems and mobile platforms
Accessible Modules
Designed to allow for ‘just-in-time’ learning
Pre and Post-Tests
To help identify learning needs and knowledge acquisition
CPD Certificate
As evidence of completion of each module
Support
Both technical and editorial support for both users and educators
Expert Content
Authored and approved by healthcare professionals
Up-to-date Modules
Modules are reviewed regularly and updated in line with new guidance and patient safety alerts
Testimonials
Relevance to Practice
Frameworks
- Health Education England
Recommended as a key educational strategy in Health Education England report on ‘Combating antimicrobial resistance’ (2017) - Public Health England
Included as an Education and Training Tool for Dental antimicrobial stewardship toolkit
Awards
- Patient Safety Awards 2013
Winner of Improving Safety in Medicine Management category
(Foundation SCRIPT) - Patient Safety Awards 2013
Finalist in Education and Training category
(Foundation SCRIPT) - BMJ Improving Health Awards 2012
Finalist: Excellence in Healthcare Education
(Foundation SCRIPT)
Used across the country
Free access for all HEE Foundation Dentists in England
Learning Content
8 modules in 2 categories
Safe Prescribing in Dentistry
- Medication Errors and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Prescription Documentation and the Drug History
- Special Patient Groups
- Utilising the BNF(C)
Therapeutic Groups
- Management of Infection
- Medical Emergencies
- Pain, Ulceration and Inflammation
- Periprocedural Prescribing
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