Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing Level 3
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Summary:
The Health (Dental Nursing) Framework is aimed at individuals who want to work as a Dental Nurse. The role of a Dental Nurse is regulated by the General Dental Council. An individual may be able to register with the GDC upon satisfactory completion of a registerable qualification, which includes the L3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (QCF). The role of a Dental Nurse is to provide ‘chair-side support’ for the dental team including Dentists, Dental Therapists, Hygienists and Technicians.
Course Length: Approximately 18 months Entry Requirements:Apprentices should:
- Show enthusiasm to work in Dental Nursing
- Have basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills on which the apprenticesh…
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Summary:
The Health (Dental Nursing) Framework is aimed at individuals who want to work as a Dental Nurse. The role of a Dental Nurse is regulated by the General Dental Council. An individual may be able to register with the GDC upon satisfactory completion of a registerable qualification, which includes the L3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (QCF). The role of a Dental Nurse is to provide ‘chair-side support’ for the dental team including Dentists, Dental Therapists, Hygienists and Technicians.
Course Length: Approximately 18 months Entry Requirements:Apprentices should:
- Show enthusiasm to work in Dental Nursing
- Have basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills on which the apprenticeship will build
- Have a suitable level of physical fitness to perform some aspects of the job roles
- Be willing to undergo an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check
- Be flexible as there may be a requirement to work rotas
Individual health sector employers may have additional employment entry requirements e.g. a current driving licence would also be an advantage (and may be necessary for some roles).
Apprentices who took their GCSE’s more than five years ago and did not gain a C grade or above will need to take a literacy and numeracy test.
Core Skills:The role of a Dental Nurse is to provide ‘chair-side support’ for the dental team including Dentists, Dental Therapists, Hygienists and Technicians.
Assessment:Assessment for this qualification is carried out via the workplace.
Career Progression:There are a range of post registration courses available to Dental Nurses looking to progress in their career. These may include further QCF qualifications, a range of higher education qualifications or other work-related education and training to support Continuing Professional Development. NEBDN (National Examining Board for Dental Nurses) post-registration qualifications include:
- Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
- Certificate in Oral Health Education
- Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing
- Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
- Certificate in Dental Radiography
An employer contribution is required for those aged either 19+ or who have a level 4 or higher qualification.
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