Higher Skills for Dental Practice Management

What’s Included

One-to-one coaching with a personal tutor

Course Duration: 18 months

180 hours of verifiable CPD (eCPD Outcome B)

National certification through AIM Qualifications

Course Overview

The Higher Skills for Dental Practice Managers programme provides a comprehensive foundation in leadership, team management, communication, quality assurance, project planning, and financial strategy. Designed for aspiring and experienced Practice Managers, this Level 4 equivalent programme blends leadership theory with real-world practical application to drive business performance and patient care excellence.

Course Fee

£3,600

(Deposit £100 | Instalments available) (Includes 18 months of tutor support. Extensions available at £100 + VAT/month.)

Entry Requirements

English Functional Skills at Level 2 minimum. Ability to dedicate 2–3 hours weekly to study and tutorials. Coursework must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Full commitment to original work and academic honesty (GDC registration risk warning).

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners receive a nationally recognised qualification from AIM Qualifications, supporting career progression into senior practice leadership roles.

Lead Your Practice to Excellence!

What You'll Learn

This structured six-unit programme builds management skills across key business areas:

Unit 1: Develop Communication Processes for a Productive Dental Team - Design communication policies and staff support systems. Build high-performing, collaborative teams.
Unit 2: Manage Personal and Professional Development - Support your own and your team’s career growth. Foster a workplace culture of learning and retention.
Unit 3: Leadership and Management Skills - Understand leadership styles and their impact. Build a structured team hierarchy for success.
Unit 4: Effective Resource Planning and Project Management - Plan and deliver projects to meet market and regulatory needs. Apply marketing and needs-assessment techniques.
Unit 5: Quality Measurement and Improvement - Master the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM). Implement continuous service improvement processes.
Unit 6: Budget Management and Financial Planning - Manage budgets and pricing strategies. Apply business planning to ensure profitability and growth.

Programme Features

360 Guided Learning Hours: Including assignments and workplace projects.
Learning Styles Assessment: Tailor your study programme to your needs.
Access to Online Campus: Tutorials, resources, webinars, and videos.
Workplace-Focused Assignments: Contextualised to your practice.
Fast Tutor Feedback: Turnaround within 2 working days.

"Lead with Confidence and Strategy"

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are Higher Skills courses?

These are advanced programmes designed for experienced dental professionals who are ready to take on leadership, compliance, and practice growth responsibilities.

Who are they suitable for?

They’re ideal for senior receptionists, treatment coordinators, lead nurses, and practice managers who want to step into a strategic, leadership-focused role.

What skills will I develop?

Higher Skills courses build expertise in dental compliance, leadership, finance, team communication, patient experience, and system management to improve practice-wide performance.

How flexible is the study format?

Courses are designed to fit around busy practice life. You can work through the content in manageable modules at a pace that suits you.

How does this support career progression?

They prepare you to confidently take on leadership and management roles, contributing to practice strategy, compliance, and business growth.

Why choose DenTTrack Academy for Higher Skills training?

Our ethos is to provide the most current, informative content available — ensuring your leadership skills grow alongside modern expectations in dentistry.