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Help more patients say yes to the treatment they need — ethically

The treatment coordinator bridges the gap between the clinical consultation and the patient's decision. Our TCO track covers consultation structure, presenting treatment plans, finance options, consent and follow-up — for implant, orthodontic, cosmetic and general dentistry.

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For: New and experienced treatment coordinators Receptionists and nurses moving into a TCO role Practice owners building a TCO service
5Courses
50CPD hours
9,816+Learners
£20From
What you'll be able to do

Outcomes that show up at work on Monday

Every course on this track is built around tasks you actually do in a UK dental practice — not theory for its own sake.

Topics covered
Treatment Coordination GDC Core CPD
01

Run a structured, patient-centred TCO consultation from welcome to follow-up

02

Present treatment plans and fees clearly, honestly and without pressure

03

Explain finance options within FCA and GDC boundaries

04

Apply GDC standards on consent, ethical marketing and honesty

05

Coordinate implant, orthodontic and cosmetic journeys across the clinical team

06

Track case acceptance and follow-up with simple, effective systems

Your learning path

The Coordinator route, step by step

Start with a free taster, build the foundations, then earn the advanced certificate. Add CPD modules whenever your practice needs them.

Step 1

Foundation

Everything the job needs in your first months.

Dental Treatment Coordinator (TCO) Foundation Course 15 CPD hrs · Foundation £199.00
Step 2

Advanced

Lead a team, run a function or coordinate complex cases.

Advanced Treatment Coordination & Case Acceptance (Level 3) 28 CPD hrs · Advanced £345.00
Step 3

Ongoing CPD

Short verifiable modules that keep you current and compliant.

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice (Annual Update) 2 CPD hrs · All Levels · shared with CPD £20.00 Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults for Dental Teams (Level 2) 3 CPD hrs · All Levels · shared with CPD £20.00 Legal & Ethical Issues in Dentistry: GDC Standards Explained 2 CPD hrs · All Levels · shared with CPD £20.00
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Learner stories

What coordinators say

Fatima Begum
Fatima Begum Dental Receptionist, Luton
Great grounding for a new TCO. The follow-up templates and tracking sheets were immediately useful.
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Lucy Morgan Reception Team Lead, Glasgow
Our implant case acceptance improved noticeably after I applied the consultation structure. The finance module was clear on what we can and can't say.
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Kirsty Doyle Senior Receptionist, Belfast
I was nervous about the "sales" side of the TCO role. This course showed me how to be patient-first and ethical while still helping people say yes to treatment they need.
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Questions

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Do I need a clinical background to be a TCO?

No. Many treatment coordinators come from reception, nursing or hospitality. The Foundation Course teaches the clinical vocabulary you need to explain treatment options confidently, and where the boundaries of your role sit.

Is this course about selling?

It is about helping patients make informed decisions. You will learn a consultation structure that is patient-first and compliant with GDC standards on consent, honesty and ethical marketing — and you will see that case acceptance improves as a result.

Can I talk about finance options with patients?

Only within FCA and lender rules. The finance module explains exactly what a TCO can and cannot say about payment plans and credit, and how to hand over to the practice's regulated process.

Do I need any experience to start?

No. Every track starts with a free taster and a foundation course written for people in their first weeks in the role. Advanced courses assume you have completed the foundation level or have equivalent experience.

How long do I have to complete a course?

There is no deadline — access is for life. Most learners finish a foundation course in two to three weeks studying an hour or two a week, and a CPD module in a single sitting.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Every course issues a downloadable certificate listing the aims, learning outcomes, GDC development outcomes and verifiable CPD hours. Practices use them for CQC training evidence and appraisals.

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