Assessment

 

Overview

Trainees are required to use the TURAS on line e-portfolio. A brief overview of TURAS is given as part of the basic skills induction course. The portfolio was designed to support individual learning needs, reflective practice and to provide a record of activity and learning during the Dental Core Training year. Guidance, including training videos and additional support on using TURAS can be found here.   

The portfolio forms a record of training and provides evidence that Trainees have received sufficient experience in order to achieve training objectives. It is imperative that all portfolios are kept up to date.

Documentation is provided within the portfolio to record induction meetings which should focus on clinical, educational and audit goals during the training programme and to inform a personal development plan. It is the responsibility of the individual Trainees to facilitate meetings with their Educational Supervisors at mutually convenient times.

Assessment Checklist

All Trainees should ensure they refer to the assement checklist to ensure they are meeting the necessary requirements.

IRCP

Around mid-year point, all Trainees will undergo an IRCP (Interim Review of Competence Progression).   This is to ensure Trainees are on track with their learning requirements.  The IRCP panel for 2018/2019 intake will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday 12th February 2019 at Waterfront 4, Newcastle.  Trainees are not required to attend in person.  Feedback will be provided either via email following the assessments or on a 1:1 basis by the individual Training Programme Directors (TPDs). 

IRCP panels will normally consist of the following:

  • Regional Advisor for DCT
  • Trust TPDs
  • DCT Programme Officer
  • DCT Programme Assistant

RCP

Nearing towards the end of the training year, all Trainees will undergo an RCP (Annual Review of Competence Progression) when portfolios will be assessed by a second panel. This panel will normally consist of:

  • Regional Advisor for DCT
  • Trust TPDs
  • DCT Programme Officer
  • DCT Programme Assistant
  • Lay Representative
  • External Representative (normally from another HEE area)

RCPs for 2018/2019 intake are scheduled for Tuesday 16th July 2019 at Bourne House in Durham.  Once again, Trainees are not expected to attend and individual feedback will be provided at a later date either via email or on an indivudual 1:1 basis by TPDs.

Information and advice on preparing for IRCP and RCP can be found by accessing the Dental Silver Guide. 

Outcome

Dental Core Trainees whos portfolios meet or exceed the minimum requirements within the portfolio will be eligible for consideration for the award of a certificate of completion for the training year.