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Programme approval 2012/13

PAF Initially Approved:

PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 1 – THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

1. Programme title and designation Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics

For undergraduate programmes only Single honours Joint Major/minor

2. Final award

Award Title Credit value

ECTS equivalent

Any special criteria

Postgraduate

Diploma

Postgraduate

Diploma in

Endodontics

120 60

3. Nested award

Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent


4. Exit award

Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent


PGCert Postgraduate

Certificate in

Dental Studies

60 30

5. Level in the qualifications framework

7

6. Attendance

Full-time Part-time Distance learning

Mode of attendance

N/A Yes N/A

Minimum length of programme

N/A 2 years N/A

Maximum length of programme

N/A 4 years N/A

7. Awarding institution/body

King’s College London

8. Teaching institution

King’s College Hospital Dental Institute

9. Proposing department

Restorative Dentistry

10. Programme organiser and contact Details

Dr Rachel Tomson

Restorative Dentistry

King’s College Hospital Dental Institute

Denmark Hill

London SE5 9RS

email: [email protected] 11. UCAS code (if appropriate)

N/A

12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ Professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines

Department of health guidelines for the

appointment of Dentists with Special interests

(DwSIs) in Endodontics which are attached

see appendices 1 13. Date of production of specification First Draft: January 2014



14. Date of programme review

January 2019

15. Educational aims of the programme i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place over the duration of the programme

The Diploma in Endodontics aims to provide newly qualified dentists and experienced

practitioners with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of

endodontics and to promote a critical approach to evaluating relevant literature to enable

them to used evidence based dentistry in clinical endodontics. To develop their technical,

diagnostic and treatment planning skills necessary to practice modern clinical endodontics.

The clinical sessions will facilitate the translation of the above knowledge, understanding,

intellectual and practical skills to enable improvement and enhancement of their clinical

endodontics.

16. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors) The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding

The programme provides a knowledge

and understanding of the following:

The anatomy of the pulp-dentinal

complex and periapical tissues

during health and disease

The aetiology, pathophysiology,

microbiology, and immunology of

pulpal and periapical disease

Pulp therapy

Endodontic disease and

management Overview of

periodontal disease and its

management

Radiology and radiography

related to endodontics

Rationale for root canal

treatment

Preparation and obturation of

root canal

Acute endodontic problems

Single visit versus multiple visit root

canal treatment

Root canal re-treatment

The role of audit and the audit

cycle in monitoring self-

performance and reviewing

practice

Clinical Photography

Evidence based dentistry and

These are achieved through the

following teaching/learning methods

and strategies:

Reading the suggested

reading list/ original papers

and independent study

Lecturer(tutor) inter action

and discussion within seminars

Hands-on practical sessions in

the laboratory and clinic and

reflective practice of work

produced.

Assessment:

Reflective log of laboratory

work

Reflective log of clinical work

1:1 appraisal

Work based assessments

360 degree appraisal including

patient feedback

Single best answer questions

(Standard set to level 7 using

Holsgrove's modification of the

Ebel technique and

developed by KCL ORE

examination *)

Unseen clinical examination



critical appraisal

reasoning/process

Endodontic surgery

Dental trauma

Dental resorption

Clinical outcome of root canal

treatment

Orofacial pain

Restorative considerations of root

filled teeth including bleaching of

non vital teeth

The interface between

endodontics and periodontics,

orthodontics, restorative, and

medically compromised/special

care dentistry,oral medicine and

oral surgery

The importance of appropriate

diagnosis and treatment planning

in the context of the overall

patient care including multi-

disciplinary cases

Case reports

Skills and other attributes

Intellectual skills to: Develop and apply strategies to

analyse and evaluate

endodontic literature.

Evaluate the importance of

evidence based dentistry in

relation to endodontics and how

it changes clinical management

of the patient.

Analyse and debate recent

advances in endodontics.

Analyse, deliberate and resolve

the management of commonly

occurring clinical problems in

relation to endodontics.

Reflect and organise practical

skills gained in the laboratory

and apply to clinical situations.

Review critically the outcomes of

endodontic treatment and

make appropriate changes to

original care plan Ability to reflect critically on

one’s own clinical decision

making process.

Demonstrate self awareness of

and limits of personal expertise

and when to seek advice from

specialists, such as a referral to

secondary/tertiary care.

Demonstrate a commitment to

continuing professional

development. Tooth level treatment planning

These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:



and independent study

Lecturer (tutor) interaction

and discussion within seminars




produced

Assessment: Reflective log of laboratory

work


1:1 appraisal



patient feedback




Ebel technique and


examination * )


Case reports



with attention to the strategic

value of the tooth, local and

systemic factors Recognise if a

diagnosis is out of the

competence of the clinician and

describe the appropriate referral

procedures

To identify when treatment is

indicated and who should

provide the treatment i.e when to

refer

Describe and discuss methods of

root canal preparation and

obturation

Identify and evaluate materials

and equipment used for

endodontic treatment

Evaluate the importance of

evidence based dentistry in

relation to endodontics and how

endodontics is carried out

Have a sound understanding of

the complex issues involved in

the scientific basis of

endodontics

Practical skills: To be able to:

Examine, diagnose, treatment

plan an endodontic patient for

ability expected of a tier 1 and tier

2 dentist

Treat and manage patients for

non-surgical root canal treatment

and root canal re-treatment for

ability expected of a tier 1 and tier

2 dentist

Where appropriate use

magnification for non-surgical root

canal treatment and root canal

re-treatment with simple to

moderate difficulty

Demonstrate safe, practice in

techniques applying as

appropriate a range of manual

(stainless/nickel titanium) and

automated (stainless/nickel

titanium) instruments for the

preparation of the root canal.

And root canal re-treatments

Demonstrate safe practice in

obturation of prepared canals

using cold lateral condensation

and warm vertical compaction.

Restore root filled teeth or provide

detailed advice to other clinicians

for such a restoration




and independent study.


and discussion within

seminars.




produced.


work


1:1 appraisal



patient feedback




Ebel technique and




Management and treatment teeth

that have sustained dental trauma

Treatment planning of surgical

endodontics

Monitor and evaluate the clinical

outcomes of all forms of

endodontic treatment using

recognised clinical and

radiographic guidelines

Treatment plan in the context of

the overall patient care including

multi-disciplinary cases

Work safely in a clinical

environment Demonstrate and apply sound

evidence based diagnostic

treatment planning skills. Communicate effectively with

patients, team members, and

other specialists in dentistry. Comply with correct clinical

governance in the delivery of safe

patient care.

examination *)


Case reports

Generic/transferable skills:

Take appropriate responsibility Communicate effectively with

patients and colleagues

Manage effectively patients,

resources and time Appreciate difficulties in

treatment planning and

management of patients and

selecting appropriate treatment

modality for each individual

patient. Adopt problem solving

approaches. Participate collaboratively within

seminars

Develop advanced skills in the

use of information and

communications technology Learn effectively to facilitate


development Select and present appropriate

media to support presentations

to individual patients, colleagues

and groups Develop personal development

and acknowledge the need for

continual practical skills

development. Apply evidence based practice

skills Resolve commonly occurring




and independent study.


and discussion within

seminars.




produced.


work


1:1 appraisal



patient feedbackSingle best

answer questions



Ebel technique and


examination *)


Case reports



procedural problems

Critically evaluate their technical

progress

Learn effectively to facilitate


development

Communicate effectively with

patients

Communicate effectively with

colleagues within clinical

networks

17. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines The syllabus and assessment process is in line with Information from the Department of Health

guidelines for the appointment of Dentists with Special interests (DwSIs) in Endodontics

(attached see appendices 1.)

The programme is not considered as part of any specialised training.

18. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic Which is the lead department and/or School?

Restorative Dentistry, KCL Dental Institute.



19. Programme structure

Please complete the following table and, if appropriate, to include joint, major/minor or other variations Code = code of each module available for the programme Title = title of each module available for the programme, plus its credit level and credit value Status = please indicate whether the module is introductory (I), core (Cr), compulsory (Cp), one or more of however many modules must be passed to progress (CrCp), (P) professional (i.e. module testing skills/competency that has no credit level or value but is a professional body requirement) or optional (O) for each type of programme. For postgraduate programmes use the "single honours" column Pre-requisite/Co-requisite = where appropriate please indicate whether the module is pre-requisite to another module or co-requisite by noting pre or co and the module code that it is pre/co-requisite to. Assessment = please indicate in broad terms the assessment for the module eg written examinations, coursework (Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme)

Code Title Credit Level

Credit Value

Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp, P, O) for each type of module

Pre-requisite/ Co-requisite (Please note the module code)

Assessment

Single Joint Major/ Minor

Single Joint

Major/ Minor

Part-time Study

First Year

1

Applied science of

endodontics- Part 1

Module 1

7 30 Cr Pre-requisite to

module 3 & 4

Co-requisite to

module 2



and clinical work

1:1 appraisal

360 degree appraisal

including patient feedback


standard set as above*




2 Clinical and practical skills

of endodontics

- Part 1 Module 2

7 30 Cr Pre-requisite to

module 3

& 4

Co-requisite to

module 1



and clinical work

1:1 appraisal




Case reports

(Where appropriate) students must take [X number] of credits from the following modules:

n/a n/a

Second Year (Where appropriate) students must take [X number] of credits from the following modules:

Second Year



3 Applied science of

endodontics –Part 2

Module 3

7 30 Cr Co-requisite to

module 4

Worked based assessments


and clinical work

1:1 appraisal




standard set as above*


4 Clinical and practical skills

of endodontics –Part 2

Module 4

7 30 Cr Co-requisite to

module 3

Worked based assessments


and clinical work

1:1 appraisal




Case reports

If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? NA

Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) None

Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulation A3; 5.10? No

Are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3; 20.7? No

Are there are any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards)



There are 4 core/compulsory modules in all totalling 120 credits. Students must pass all 4 core/compulsory modules to complete the PG dip in Endodontics.

Modules 1 and 2 are usually taken in year 1 and modules 3 and 4 in year 2. Students may apply to amend the normal modular structure with prior approval of

the programme director. Students may choose to exit after successful completion (pass) of modules 1 and 2 (60 credits) in the taught modules and will be

eligible for the award of PGCert in Dental Studies. Individual details of modules 1-4 are in the module specifications.

Satisfactory completion/pass of modules 1 and 2 are a pre-requisite before progressing to module 3 and 4. Modules 1 and 2 are co-requisites of each other

likewise are modules 3 and 4.

Within each module, each student must have satisfactorily completed the pre-requisites to be eligible to sit the examinations.(Please see module specification

for details)

Students must pass all four modules with an overall mark of 50% in each in order to be awarded the Diploma. Compensation will NOT be permitted within

modules, each individual element of assessment must be passed with a mark of 50%. The percentage weighting for the calculation of merit and distinction will

directly reflect the proportion of credits allocated to each module in relation to the overall credit taken within each programme/award, with classification

thresholds set according to the core scheme as set out in the “Credit Framework Regulations” of King’s College London.

Within a module if a student, on the first attempt fails one element of the assessment process outlined in the module specification paperwork they can resit

that element of the module prior to those modules/next modules starting again. If a student fails a second attempt they will not be able to sit again without

consideration for extenuating circumstances by the examination board(KCL regulations A3 section 17 and 18) .

Should students fail both elements of the examination within a module they will not be permitted to resit either element. In extenuating circumstances, the

examination board could allow the candidate to repeat the module and its co-requisite module before being allowed to sit the exam a final time.

Students must enter all end of year module examinations relevant to their year of study. Requests to withdraw from any module examinations must be

received in writing using the Mitigating Circumstances Form (NEA) at least 7 days prior to the examination. (KCL regulations A3 section 17 and 18)

.

Other relevant information to explain the programme structure Please note that new students enrolling on the information provided on this section of the PAF will have these regulations stipulated throughout their programme of study. The only exception to this will be if there are changes made by Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Bodies that are noted to this programme.

NA



20. Marking criteria All elements of assessment will be marked as per Dental Institute marking criteria (in

accordance with KCL criteria).

21. Will this Programme report to an existing Board, and if so which one? If a new Programme Board of Examiners is to be set up please note name of Board here A new programme board is been set up called ‘Board for Diplomas’ Mark Packer is Chair.

22. Please confirm that the process for nominating External Examiners has commenced, and if known, note whom the nominated External Examiner(s) may be

An external examiner will be appointed in due course (QA Handbook Section H

page 94. Academic Regulations A3 section 23 page 37)

23. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who meet the entry requirements

Disabled access to face to face course facilities are provided. (DDA compliant)



PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 2 – ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

1. Entry profile

Academic criteria

GCSE

n/a

AS/A Level

n/a

Aptitude tests, plus English language requirements

n/a

Degree

BDS or equivalent / registration required for GDC UK.

Postgraduate degree No postgraduate experience necessary

Professional Qualifications

Registerable on the GDC UK or equivalent

2. Non-academic criteria

Community activities

n/a Compulsory/ Very desirable/ Desirable

Scholastic activities n/a Compulsory/ Very desirable/ Desirable

General activities/interests (including potential award bearing)


Paid or voluntary work


Work shadowing/ observation


Specific employment requirement

As access to patients is required, postgraduates must have access to a clinical environment to allow practice of clinical skills developed on the course. Special consideration may be given to new graduates who are unfortunate not to secure employment wishing to develop their clinical skills further. In such cases, they will need to secure honorary contracts for patient treatment in sessions outwith the course.

Compulsory

3. Interviewing policy

Are interviews offered?

Yes

Are all applicants interviewed?

Yes

Are all those made an offer interviewed?

Yes

What form does it take?

Pre-set questions



What is considered at interview?

Interest in endodontics, enthusiasm and engaged in CPD. Good personal attributes time management and communication skills. Have the ability for self reflection.



PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 3 – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Not all of the information in this section will be relevant for all programmes and for some programmes this section will not be relevant at all

1. Programme name Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics

2. Is this programme involved in collaborative activity? Yes No If yes what type of Collaborative Provision is it (tick appropriate box)? Does the programme have an access/feeder Programme for entry into it? Does the programme have an articulation/ progression agreement for entry into it? Dual Award Franchised Provision Joint Award Partnership Programme Recognition of Study or Award of Credit through off-campus study or placement Staff and student exchange Validated provision Have the relevant stages and appropriate paperwork been approved and the paperwork forwarded onto ASQ Office? Yes No Not applicable

3. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of London, validated provision or franchised provision, has the necessary approval been sought from College Education Committee? Yes No Not applicable Please attach a copy of Part 1 of the Partner Profile and checklist submitted to the College Education Committee

x

x

x



4. Partnership programme - in cases where parts or all of the programme are delivered away from one of the College campuses by a body or bodies external to the College please provide the following details Name and address of the off-campus location and external body Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body Nature of the involvement of external body Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery of the programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the external body? Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location

5. Recognition of study or award of credit through off-campus study or placement - please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out, the amount of credit and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please specify) Time spent …830 hours…Credit amount is 68% of overall hours and is Compulsory



6. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that which is a requirement of a professional, statutory or regulatory body N/A

5. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a professional, statutory or regulatory body Name and address of PSB No validation / accreditation required. Frequency of validation/ accreditation Date of next validation/ accreditation



PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 4 – ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1. Programme name

Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics

2. Programme code (for SDA use only)

3. JACS code

4. Estimated intake 5. Campus

Low fee High fee 20, full fee

King College Dental Hospital

6. Duration

When will the programme start (give month and year)

September 2015

Does the programme run: Sept – Jun, Sept – Sept, Jan – Dec, other (please specify)

September- July

Are there any other entry points to the programme and if so when

None

Are any years of the programme longer than standard, if so please give details

No

Does the programme follow standard term dates? If no what are the term dates? April - March

Yes No

7. Finance

Major source of funding

Yes No

HEFCE funded

Funded entirely by student tuition fees (not HEFCE funded)

x

NHS Funded x

Other (please state)

Price group for which the programme is approved

n/a

Should the fees be billed at the programme or unit level?

Programme

Level of fees if different from the standard level in the College’s fee schedule

n/a

8. Contributing departments/divisions/Schools (if the programme is not taught 100% by the “home” Department). Please note that % of contribution must be a fixed percentage not in a range (e.g. cannot be 0 – 20%)

Contributing Department/ Division/School

Nature of involvement % contribution to teaching

x



PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM

SECTION 5 – THE APPROVAL PROCESS

1. Programme name Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics

2. Initial approval/consultation at the planning stage Initial approval by the Head of School* Date: ……28.4.14………… (To include approval of business plan and marketing plan) Will the new programme require new ISS stock Yes No or facilities/systems? Will the new programme require any new resources Yes No (eg teaching space, staff, offices, additional support from central services?) If Yes to either of the above, please attach details plus signed approval from ISS and/or School Management Accountant, Academic Facilities Manager or other relevant College officer. Which other Departments/Schools have been consulted during the design of the new programme?

3. Approval by the School Education Committee (or its equivalent) Date programme approved: …………………………………… Signature of the Chair of the School Education Committee*: …………………………………… Date: ………………. Signature of the CEC member of the School Teaching Committee*:…………………………………… Date: ………………. Name of the external peer: …………………………………… Signature*: …………………………………… Date: ……………….

4. Approval for joint honours programmes/jointly taught programmes Date programme approved by the other School(s): ………………… Signature of the Chair of the other School Education Committee(s)*: ………………………….. Date:……………………

*Electronic Signatures are acceptable – copy of email confirmation from External Peer/Specialist is also acceptable.

x

x



PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 6 – EXTERNAL SPECIALIST ADVICE

1. Report of the external specialist Please include comments on the following: The nature of the interaction with the Department/School ie attendance at programme planning meetings, electronic communication, scrutiny of documentation This appears adequate although I am unable to determine how students feed back into the course. The Course organisers may wish to look at the GDC’s guidance on QA PGE. It is also unclear as to how the students will be able to access literature to support written submission or assessment preparation when not on site. The extent to which the programme meets a defined market need There is a clear current and emerging need for endodontics at a sub-specialty level based outwith a hospital setting. Subject content The subject content is appropriate but may need minor modifications during 2015-16 to reflect any changes associated with current NHS Eng work on ‘level 2 practitioners’. The planned RV date will facilitate this. There also appears little reference to surgical endodontics. Engagement with the various points of reference of the national quality assurance framework such as the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and subject benchmark statements, if applicable – see previous Engagement with the requirements of a professional, regulatory or statutory body, if applicable The course organisers have referred to the limited links where appropriate Any other comments The entry requirement is simply registration with GDC and the course is aimed at ‘newly qualified’ practitioners with ‘no postgraduate experience’. The Course organisers may wish to look at this and possibly aim for a practitioner who has slightly more experience before entering the course e.g. minimum of 2 years postgraduate. Since there are clinical contacts the nature of registration with the GDC should also be clarified – is there a need for full registration? Name: Karl Bishop …………………………. Signature*:…………………….……. Position: Consultant in Restorative Dentistry ……. Institution: ………………………… Address:Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board Department of Restorative Dentistry and Oral

Rehabiliation | Morriston Hospital | Swansea SA6 6NL Date: 11th December 2014 ……………………………………………………………..

*Electronic Signature is acceptable – copy of email confirmation from External Specialist is also acceptable.



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2. Response of the department

Dear Karl Many thanks for your feedback. We will take these onboard and ensure that the specifications address these issues and that these are also addressed in the students' "Programme Handbook". Regarding learning materials, the Programme Director will be providing detailed information through coursebooks, journal clubs etc. In addition, as a postgraduate student they will have access to all the on-line teaching material form the Distance Learning Programmes, in particular the MSc in Endodontics and MClinDent in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. Kind regards and Best wishes Mark Mark Packer Director of Education (Clinical Curriculum)

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PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM - King's College London · 2017-09-26 · Rationale for root canal treatment Preparation and obturation of root canal Acute endodontic problems Single visit