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University of Kentucy College of Dentistry 
Building a Foundation for the Future
 
Continuing Education

Oral Diagnosis/Oral Medicine/Oral Radiology Record Keeping in Dental Practice

Registration and Learning Format

This course can only be taken by correspondence.  This predominately self-instructional course is designed to re-familiarize dental health professionals with the fundamentals of effective record keeping in the office.  It is estimated that the participants will spend approximately 3-5 hours in the completion of the course.

Tuition: $350
3 CE Hours (Category C/Provider No. 1335)

Course Overview

The course will consist of reading assigned articles, viewing a Powerpoint presentation, a review of example chart entries, and a written examination.  A score of at least 80% is required to pass the course.

Course Objectives

Following completion of the course, the dental health professional should understand:
·    The purposes of a clinical chart
·    What information should and should not be included in a patient’s chart
·    What format should be used to record information in the chart
·    How chart entry errors should be corrected
·    Who has ownership of the chart and the release of records
·    How to document adverse events or patient behavior
·    Who should make chart entries and who should sign them
·    What is the need for a written treatment plan
·    How long patient records should be maintained

Questions regarding registration or the course’s content or format should be directed to Dr. Donald Falace by calling  (859) 323-5279 or email Dr. Falace:
dfalace@email.uky.edu