The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
A qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register.
Typically 24 months (minimum 18 months)
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A minimum of 30 hours of on the job training at work place per week including a day/ block release to study theory at our Uxbridge/Hayes/ Harrow campus.
Genix Healthcare, 211 Dental, 543 Dental Care Centre Ltd, Azam & Associates Healthcare Ltd, Bupa Dental Services, Den Dental Group Practices Ltd, Integrated Dental Holdings, Oasis Healthcare Ltd, Rodericks Dental, Smile Care Group, Acodent Dental Laboratory, Aesthetic Dental Laboratory, Bremandent Premier (Bristol) Ltd, CosTech Elite, Knight Dental Design, Optimum Dental Laboratories, PDS Dental Laboratory, A S Harrison Lab Ltd, S4S (UK) Ltd and Sparkle Dental Labs.
Dental Nurses may work in a variety of clinical environments and the Apprenticeship reflects all aspects of clinical responsibilities and duties of a dental nurse’s role and will provide the apprentice with the relevant qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse.
Apprentices without English or Maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the end point assessment.
On completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice can register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse.
On completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice can register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse. Experienced dental nurses may train to become Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist.
The Level 3 Dental Nursing qualification has been awarded 24 UCAS points, this coupled with relevant work experience and other qualifications will contribute to further progression opportunities in related fields/Higher Education.
During the apprenticeship programme, an apprentice will require to spend minimum 30 hours of on-the-job training that includes:
The modules included in this programme are:
Knowledge | The Dental Nurse will have knowledge of: |
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Dental and regional anatomy |
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Respiratory and circulatory systems |
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Health promotion and disease prevention |
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Transmission of infectious diseases and their prevention |
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Materials , equipment and resources |
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Medical Emergencies |
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Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements |
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The Dental team and GDC guidelines |
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Communication |
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Self-Management |
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Skills | The Dental Nurse will be able to: |
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Health Promotion |
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Clinical skills |
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Patient Care |
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Patient Management |
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Professionalism |
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Management Skills |
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Communication Skills |
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Behaviours | The Dental Nurse will demonstrate: |
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Ethical |
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Professional |
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Commitment |
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Responsible |
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Reflection and Self Awareness |
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