02/12/2025 – Responsibilities of a registered person RQIA update – NIMDTA

Course Information

Date: 02/12/2025

Start Time: 13:00

Completion Time: 1 Hour

Venue: Online via zoom

Speakers: Stephen O’Connor

RQIA update for the dental team

Understand roles and responsibilities as a registered person under the Independent Health Care Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 and minimum standards and operates the practice accordingly.

At the end of this session delegates should be able to:

Understand the requirements of The Dentists Act (1984) and the when to notify RQIA of any changes to the practice.
Understand the types of categories of care a registered dental practice could have.
Highlight the principles of governance and oversight.
Improve knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation for equipment using ionising radiation.
Raise awareness of other relevant legislation and standards set by professional bodies and standard setting organisations.

This session will provide an overview of the key legislative requirements for dental practitioners in relation to the safety and quality of treatment and the practice environment. It will cover the role of RQIA, how, what and when we inspect and how to engage with RQIA when considering changes to services provided. It will also provide an opportunity for participants to raise and queries they have about these issues.

Please advise the Dental Continuing Education Team dentalcourses.nimdta@hscni.net if you have any dietary requirements.

FREE