Gateway - Dental Practice Managers Course

The Gateway Course serves as an entry point to our extensive selection of practice management courses. It provides participants with a structured introduction to the programme, ensuring they are adequately prepared to progress. It offers:

Skill Check Assessment
As part of the Gateway Course, participants will undertake a skill check assessment. This process is designed to evaluate whether they possess the essential learning skills required to advance further within the programme.

Introduction to Teaching and Learning Methods
Participants will receive an overview of our teaching and learning approaches, including workflows, tools, and communication styles. This introduction helps ensure that these methods align with your needs before you commit to an Advanced or Higher course.

Programme Content
The programme introduces the functions of leadership and management. Participants will explore both the differences and similarities between these roles, learn about various leadership styles and how each can influence working procedures, and gain an understanding of motivational theories and their practical application within the workplace.

Course Aims
Introduce essential leadership concepts and their connection to management.

Objectives, participants will
• Identify main elements of leadership and management.
• Understand leaders' impact on team culture.
• Reflect on managerial skills.
• Recognise ways leaders and managers motivate teams
This introduces the fundamental skills of management. Delivered in a 1-2-1 coached format, it determines the most suitable level of study for the student to progress in their management education. This course provides 12 hours of verifiable eCPD- Criteria Group B