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Overview
UCL offers the Managing the Medically Compromised Patient (for Dental Hygienists and Therapists) programme.
Key facts
- More and more patients are presenting for treatment with complicating factors in their medical history.
- We'll discuss the impact of medical history on dental treatment and any action needed as a result.
- We'll look at the common medical problems that all clinical staff are faced with, and revise the protocols and best practice requirements for these groups.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Importance: I am not a doctor, why do I need to know?
- Prevalence of medical problems: how likely is it that I'll see a patient with a medical problem?
- Risk assessment: to treat, wait or refer?
- Pain and anxiety control: what can I do to reduce risk?
- Patient access and positioning: before I book an appointment what do I need to consider?
- Treatment modification: adapt or stop?
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Dentistry Health Sciences View 441 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
You'll need to be a qualified dental hygienist or dental therapist.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents120 GBP / full≈ 120 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents120 GBP / full≈ 120 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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