Foundation Course for CQC Managers and Leads

The Foundation Course for CQC Managers and Leads provides an essential introduction to leadership, quality management, and regulatory compliance in dental practice settings.

Policy Awareness Leadership Skills Quality Management Regulatory Compliance Team Development

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What’s Included

Self-paced online learning

Complete the course around your work schedule.

Foundation-level programme

Built for developing core understanding and confidence.

Quality & Compliance focus

Covers CQC expectations and governance principles.

Certificate on completion

Downloadable certificate provided when finished.

Course Overview

The Foundation Course for CQC Managers and Leads provides an essential introduction to leadership, quality management, and regulatory compliance in dental practice settings. Ideal for those building knowledge of CQC roles and responsibilities. This course builds the foundational skills and confidence needed to move towards full management responsibilities.

Course Fee

£260 (including VAT)

Full payment required at booking.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements.

Designed to support those building foundational understanding of dental practice roles and systems.

Certification

Certificate on completion.

Issued once all course requirements are completed.

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What You'll Learn

This taster programme covers

Leadership Role Clarity

The roles and interactions between Registered Managers and Providers

Dental Quality Framework

Principles of quality management in dental services

Leadership Through Quality

Impacts of quality management on "Well-led" services

Leading for Excellence

Team leadership in delivering outstanding dental care

Programme Features

Clear, timely feedback: Automated checks and structured guidance to support understanding.
Practical activities: Scenario-based tasks to build real-world awareness of CQC principles.
Self-paced online learning: Complete the course around work commitments.
Foundation-level programme: Designed to build understanding and confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who are Foundation courses designed for?

They’re created for those new to dentistry or moving into their first dental reception, nursing, or support role, providing essential knowledge and confidence to start working safely in practice.

Do I need previous experience in dentistry?

No. These courses assume little to no prior knowledge and explain everything clearly, from patient communication basics to an introduction to dental compliance.

What will I learn?

Foundation courses cover dental reception skills, confidentiality, professionalism, patient interaction, basic compliance awareness (CQC, GDPR), and how to support the patient journey in practice.

How are the courses delivered?

They are self-directed online programmes with structured workbooks, dental examples, and reflection activities to help you apply learning directly to practice.

How does this support career progression?

Foundation courses prepare you for your first dental role and set you up to confidently progress to Advanced training as you gain workplace experience.

Why choose Denttrack Academy for Foundation training?

Our ethos is to give you the most up-to-date and practical literature available. You can trust that everything you learn is based on current best practice, so your first steps in dentistry are supported by high-quality, reliable knowledge.