• three typical training styles in the orthodontic practice

• six benefits from the implementation of a quality training program

• eight barriers to development and functioning of a quality training program

• at least eight characteristics of a quality training program

Discuss six aspects of the training program in which the orthodontist should play a role

Describe

• the process of hiring a new employee

• the process of new employee orientation and integration into the team

• the characteristics and processes of development of a system for training

• at least three options for scheduling time for training

• different tools available to facilitate the training process

• 15 characteristics of a individual who would be a good trainer

• three types of learning

• four learning preferences and four learning attitudes that may influence teaching styles

• at least four teaching styles and how these may be adapted to fit the learner

• four teaching methods

• the basic elements of a Lesson Plan

• at least three methods of giving feedback to the learner

• key features of a training program for:

               Practice Administrators,

               Scheduling Coordinators

               Financial Coordinators

               Office Managers

               New Patient Coordinator

               Clinical Orthodontic Assistants

               Laboratory Technicians

• key features of the orthodontist’s role in training

• different methods of evaluating the effectiveness of:

               a training program

               the trainer

               various improvement strategies

• the features of an ongoing training program and cross-training

Develop

• an Action Plan

• an Action Plan Summary

• time schedule to implement the Action Plan

Identify resources that may be used to facilitate delivery of training