How many CPD?

GDC Registered Dental Nurses must complete 50 verifiable and 100 non-verifiable CPD within a 5-year CPD cycle. Out of the 50 verifiable hours you should complete:

  • 10 hours (10 CPD) of Medical Emergencies
  • 5 hours (5 CPD) of Disinfection & Decontamination
  • 5 hours  (5 CPD) of Radiation Protection

The GDC recommend that you that you keep up to date by doing CPD (verifiable or non-verifiable/general) in the following areas.

  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Complaints handling
  • Oral Cancer: Early detection

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By joining our monthly learning zone you gain access to one (one-hour) verifiable CPD article and one non-verifiable CPD per month.

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