Level 3 Dental Nursing Diploma Overview
Dental Nurse Learner / Apprenticeship Overview:
The role of a dental nurse compliments the role of the dentist and other dental professionals. Providing chair side support to dental professionals and delivering a high level of patient care is a key part of the dental nurse's role.
Dental nurses can work in a variety of different clinical environments and the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship covers all aspects of the clinical responsibilities required. The apprentice will be trained to gain the relevant qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse.
Dental nurses are registered as professionals and have to work within the standards defined by the GDC Scope of Practice document. Further duties will include chair side support, clinical hygiene, administration and reception support along with clinical hygiene.
The knowledge you will acquire:
* Preparing for professional practice in dental nursing
* The impact of health and safety legislation on working practices in the dental setting
* Prevention and control of infection in the dental setting
* Dental and regional anatomy, oral health assessments and treatment planning
* Recognising and supporting actions during first aid and medical emergencies
* The safe use of ionising radiation to produce quality radiographic images
* Provide support for the control of periodontal disease and caries, and the restoration of cavities
* Provide support during the stages of prosthetic treatments
* Provide support during the stages of endodontic procedures
* Provide support during extractions and minor oral surgery
* Scientific and practical information to support the patient’s oral and physical health
You will also be required to sit an online examination.
Varying methods of assessment for evidence will be used to assist in building your
Portfolio of Evidence.
This qualification covers the required content to meet the General Dental Council Learning Outcomes.
Upon completion of your Level 3 Diploma, you will be eligible to register with the GDC.
For further details please email us at enquiries@academyofdentalnursing.com
How do you become a dental nurse?
To become a trainee Dental Nurse you need to do 2 things
1. Find employment at a dental practice
Firstly, you need to gain employment at a dental practice as a trainee. You can do this by sending your CV to local dental practices or looking on line for employment.
At the Academy we can assist you with this if you are enrolling on our course.
2. Enrol on a dental nursing course
Secondly, you need to enrol on a dental nursing course to assist you in gaining a qualification to become a qualified nurse. There are plenty of options available and it is important that you choose the right course for you.
How courses can be paid
One option is an apprenticeship. This means your course would be paid for (£6,000) and you would be paid an apprenticeship wage by your employer for the first year (currently £4.81 per hour rising to £5.28 from April 2023). After a year as an apprentice you would be paid national minimum wage.
Another option is to pay for the course yourself. If you pay for your own course you should be paid at least minimum wage until you qualify.
How to pay for your course
There are varied ways you can pay for your course. At the Academy of Dental Nursing Ltd we uniquely offer a 'pay as you go' scheme. This means you would pay £110.00 per month for your tutoring / lessons / support and assignments. We offer different packages to suit your circumstances and income. You can also pay for your course in advance or in 4 instalments. The total amount is £2640 for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
In some practices your employer may pay for your course for you.
There are no hidden fees or lump sum fees with The Academy of Dental Nursing Ltd. Our advise is to check with any training provider for the total amount you will be required to pay and if there is any fee if you decide to leave the course.
What do you get?
Our course fee covers your registration with City & Guilds, your personal tutor, your assessor, all of your assignments, portfolio of evidence, examination(s) and full support throughout the course. There are no extra hidden costs. The only extra fee that could occur is an examination re-sit or extra teaching sessions if you end up requiring them. You should qualify in between 18 - 24 months.
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