Report Writing

CPD – 1 Hour | Self-Directed Online Course | GDC Outcomes B, C, D

Clinical Governance Leadership Ethical Compliance Motivation Strategies Team Leadership

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What’s Included

1-hour verifiable CPD (self-directed)

Full set of module slides and reading materials

Downloadable report template and action plan framework

Real dental report examples and case studies. Reflection prompts for your PDP.

Why This Course Matters

Clear, accurate report writing is essential in dental practice, supporting communication, accountability, and continuity of care. Poorly written or unclear reports can increase risk, cause misunderstandings, and weaken evidence of good practice.

This course helps dental teams develop confidence in writing professional, structured reports — supporting practices to document accurately, communicate clearly, and evidence decisions and actions without unnecessary complexity.

Course Fee

£20 (incl. VAT)

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Develop reporting skills that showcase your professionalism, support compliance, and lead to meaningful improvements in your dental practice.

Certification

CPD certificate upon successful completion of the quiz

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Who This Course Is For

Dental nurses and clinical support staff

Dentists and clinicians

Practice managers and compliance leads

Reception and administrative team members

Team members involved in writing reports, records, or summaries

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain why good reports matter and how they support safety, quality, and compliance.
Recognise the differences between an audit, an inspection, and a review report.
Structure reports using clear sections: purpose, method, findings, action plan.
Write with clarity, professionalism, and appropriate tone for different audiences.
Avoid common pitfalls in dental report writing.
Use data and evidence effectively to support conclusions.
Document findings in a way that satisfies CQC and GDC requirements.
Involve the wider team in reporting and follow-up actions.

Course Modules

Module 1 – Why Report Writing Matters The role of reports in compliance, communication, and improvement.
Module 2 – Types of Dental Reports Audit reports, incident reports, inspection summaries, patient feedback reviews.
Module 3 – Structuring a Report Purpose, scope, methodology, findings, actions.
Module 4 – Writing with Clarity & Professionalism Using data effectively and creating SMART action points.
Module 4 – Writing with Clarity & Professionalism Using data effectively and creating SMART action points.
Module 6 – Improving Practice Through Reporting Common mistakes, lessons learned, reflection, and compliance links.

GDC Development Outcomes

B: Effective management and leadership
C: Maintenance and development of knowledge and skills
D: Maintaining skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours