Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists

Our online Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists course is written for the dental staff working in a clinical capacity and all non-clinical staff who have duties that require a more in-depth involvement with children or vulnerable adults. This training builds on the knowledge from the online Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists course.

Our course covers topics such as making referrals, handling allegations and working with agencies.

The article 'What is level 1/2 safeguarding training' offers more explanation on the safeguarding training levels in healthcare.

Online course takes around 2-3 hours to complete

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Combines vulnerable adult and child safeguarding in one course

Dentist Safeguarding Lead
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Safeguarding Levels

The BDA recommend that all staff are trained to at least Level 1 and this is achievable with our online Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists course. Clinical staff such as dentists, hygienists and dental nurses will also require Level 2 training, this can be obtained by taking both our Level 1 and Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists courses.

Specialist clinical staff, such as paediatric dentists or those with a specialist role that requires an additional depth of safeguarding knowledge may require extra training, but this is not required by most dental practices. Our courses do not extend to Level 3, 4 or 5 (as referenced in the framework: Children and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff).  

Key Features

In line with the latest government guidance, including the updates to ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’

Fulfils the safeguarding outcomes as specified by Ofsted, CQC and equivalent inspecting bodies

Regional variants available for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Suitable for dental staff that work in a clinical capacity and those non-clinical staff who have duties that have a more in-depth involvement with children and vulnerable adults. You should also have completed the online Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists course

Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll be able to download a personalised training course certificate valid for 2 years

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Course Content for Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists

This is an online training course designed to support the learning requirements for the dental staff working in a clinical capacity, and all non-clinical staff who have duties that require a more in-depth involvement with children or vulnerable adults. This training builds upon the knowledge gained from the Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists course.

Within the course, there are variants for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can choose the most appropriate option at the start of the course.

On completion of this course, the learner will have a better understanding of:

  • What is involved in the role of a Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Protection legislation and processes
  • Working with both statutory and non-statutory agencies
  • Identifying concerns/making referrals
  • Handling allegations and complaints

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead
  • Relate to national statutory guidance created to promote welfare, safeguard and protect children and vulnerable adults
  • Ensure that good safeguarding and child/adult protection practice is embedded within your organisation
  • Demonstrate understanding of statutory and non-statutory roles in protecting children/adults
  • Be able to deal with safeguarding concerns and referrals on behalf of the organisation
  • Ensure adequate advice, support, information, induction, instruction and training for staff is available within the organisation
  • Respond to allegations and complaints

This module will give you an overview of the responsibilities of the Designated Professional or Named Professional and the pre-requisites needed to undertake the role as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. It will also begin to introduce the differences and similarities between adult and child safeguarding.

By the end of the module, you will understand the qualities and skills that are required to be a successful Designated Safeguarding Lead and the requirements for taking up the role.

It is important that you have refreshed your knowledge and are ready to include basic protection awareness into the learning that will follow. So, this section of the course will take you through some familiar ground.

By the end of this module, you will have refreshed your knowledge of the different kinds of abuse you may encounter and what signs could indicate someone is a victim of abuse. We will also remind you of the importance of impartiality about abuse and the need to remain child- and person-focused.

As well as informing you of the legal framework, this module will also discuss relevant guidance and assessment frameworks.

Where appropriate, the course is designed to meet the needs of:

  • The Rights of Children and Young Persons Measure (Wales)
  • Getting It Right for Every Child (Scotland)
  • Understanding the Needs of Children in Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland)
  • Working Together to Safeguard Children (England)

By the end of the module, you will be able to understand the relationship between the guidance and the law, and you will know your role within the protection process.

The Safeguarding Lead is pivotal in maintaining an effective protection process and a culture of safeguarding within any organisation. This module is key to understanding the function of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the importance of the role.

By the end of this module, you will have a better understanding of how to act as a central contact for safeguarding, your role in compiling or creating policies, and when and where to seek advice or guidance if needed.

One of the areas that the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Deputy must cover is the encouragement and maintenance of good lines of communication. Protection and safeguarding is much more effective when barriers to communication are removed and opportunities for disclosure and interdepartmental contact are maximised.

By the end of this module, you will better understand the need for clear communication, the importance of safe information sharing, and the role played by the Designated Safeguarding Lead Persons in creating a culture of communication.

The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead will often require that they act as a pivotal point for a variety of agencies. An understanding of the roles of these agencies and the tools that they use will facilitate a fast, appropriate and effective response to a situation.

By the end of this module, you will understand the role of the Local Safeguarding Boards/Safeguarding Partners,  Safeguarding Board for NI or the Adult/Child Protection Committees, and how the various statutory and other agencies should work together. 

It is the right of families experiencing the safeguarding or child protection process to make a complaint if they feel the need. All complaints should be given equal attention, and part of the role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead is to ensure that the policy for dealing with complaints is appropriate and fair.

By the end of this module, you will have further understanding of the process for complaints, when other agencies should be involved, and how to process a complaint or allegation in the right way.

You will now take all that you have learned and apply it to an assessment of your knowledge. The final assessment is your opportunity to show how much you have absorbed and why it is so important to have child protection and safeguarding training.

Once you have passed your assessment, you will be able to download your certificate. Your pass rate will be 70% but don’t worry if you do not pass the first time, as you can take the test multiple times.

This section contains a range of sources of information, downloadable materials, further reading and resources that you may find useful.

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Details / Benefits

  • Instant access to courses
  • Takes between 2-3 hours to complete
  • Courses can be taken 24/7 online or on mobile devices
  • Less expensive than face-to-face training
  • No need to take time out of work to undertake training
  • No requirements for minimum or maximum group sizes
  • Retrieve centrally held online certificates at the touch of a button
  • Individual, personalised certificates can be downloaded and printed
  • Downloadable Excel report so you can monitor completion
  • Automated reminders when training is due for renewal
  • Courses can be stopped and restarted at any point
  • Course notes and resources available for the duration of certification
  • Friendly, UK-based customer support centre in case you have any queries
  • Regularly updated to meet legislation changes
  • Provides information, scenarios and downloads specific to dental staff.

FAQ for Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists

If you are the Safeguarding Lead Person or Deputy for your dental practice, you must complete an introductory safeguarding course, such as our Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists online training. The Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists online course is designed to build upon the knowledge you already have from previous training.

When you start this course, you are offered a choice of location. 

The content of the course draws on appropriate guidance from sources such as:

  • Working Together to Safeguard Children
  • National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland
  • Getting it Right For Every Child (GiRFEC)
  • Safeguarding Children – Working Together Under the Children’s Act 2004 (Wales)
  • Co-operating to Safeguard Children and Young People in Northern Ireland

The complete list of guidance and legislation used in your course will be discussed in the appropriate modules.

If you are in any doubt about the correct procedure for reporting potential abuse, the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB)/Safeguarding Partners, Safeguarding Board for NI or Child Protection Committee for your area will be able to help. Their details should be available on your local council website.

Our Level 1 Safeguarding for Dentists online training course is broadly in line with the requirements of Level 1 of the Intercollegiate Document, and our online Level 2 Safeguarding for Dentists course is broadly in line with Level 2 requirements. Please note: We do not offer any Level 3, 4 or 5 training.

This course is worth 3 hours of verifiable CPD under the General Dental Council's lifelong learning scheme. It meets the needs of Development Outcome A.

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