Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing - Online
Details
The Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing is a 18-24 month government funded course and is comprised of 3 main components, which is acredited by City and Guilds Awarding Body. This course is part of our blended-based learning programme and offers students the chance to complete via our e-learning portfolio.
This qualification is comprised of 3 main components:
- Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3
- Functional Skills English & Maths level 2 qualifications (unless exempt. Typical exemptions include Maths and English GCSEs grade A-C)
- End Point Assessment – consisting on a synoptic project and interview
This qualification is accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered via our online blended learning platform.
Candidates must be employed as a dental nurse before enrolling onto this course. If you are not currently employed as a dental nurse, please visit our Apprenticeship Jobs Section. Tempdent uploads new vacancies to the site on a daily basis
The Diploma in Dental Nursing is a 12 month privately funded course and is comprised of the Level 3 Dental Diploma. This qualification too is awarded by City & Guilds and is delivered through our online platform.
Who should attend- Unqualified Dental Nurses already working in a Dental Practice
- Those interested in becoming a Dental Nurse and working in Dentistry.
- Experienced but unregistered Dental Nurses who wish to obtain a Dental Nursing Qualification and join General Dental Council (GDC) register as a Dental Professional.
- We have intakes starting every January, April, July and October.
- This is a blended learning (online) course.
Contact us to express your interest in the course. Once you have confirmed your interest, we will email you a registration link in order for you to complete your enrolment.
The enrolment process comprises of:
- Completing an online application form
- Submitting evidence of passport and previous qualifications
- Undertaking a basic maths and English assessment
Once you have completed your enrolment process, you will be contacted by one of our administrators to confirm your acceptance on to the next course intake.
If you require any support in completing the enrolment process please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or 020 8371 6700.
Outline
- Provides candidates with a professional qualification and career path.
- Qualified dental nurses can progress onto post GDC registration courses such as the Oral Health Education, Dental Radiography and Sedation.
- The Dental Nurse course creates an opportunity to progress into teaching, assessing or dental hygiene & therapy careers.
- Dental Component
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- First aid essentials
- Reducing risks to health and safety in the dental setting
- The role and responsibilities of a dental nurse
- Prepare environments, instruments and equipment for dental procedures
- Provide chairside support for the assessment of patients’ oral health
- Contribute to the production of dental images
- Provide chairside support for the prevention and control of periodontal disease and caries and the restoration of cavities
- Provide chairside support for the provision of fixed and removable prostheses
- Provide chairside support for non-surgical endodontic treatment
- Provide chairside support for the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery
- Provide information and support to patients on the protection of their oral health
- Management of oral health diseases and dental procedures
Schedules
| No. of Days: | 540 |
| Total Hours: | 2000 |
| No. of Participants: | 500 |
Tempdent Recruitment & Training has been established since 1996 and continues to be one of the UK’s leading and successful recruitment agency and training provider. We have grown from a small recruitment agency working solely in London to a National Recruitment and Training Company that operates across the UK, whilst at the same time maintaining our personal and friendly approach.
The secret to our continued success has been that, as a specialised dental company, we understand the needs of the dental profession and our dedicated team of highly experienced recruitment consultants and training staff ensure your experience with us meets and exceeds your expectations.
The success & quality of training in Tempdent's Training Centre has been celebrated once again in our December 2013 Ofsted inspection. We have also been awarded the Matrix standard for the excellent Information Advice & Guidance that we give to our learners & employers.
Tempdent Recruitment Agency: Our clients range from dental practices, hospitals, corporate companies and dental supplies companies. We place the following staff on both a temporary and permanent, part time or full time basis.
Tempdent Training Centre: Our training centre delivers qualifications and short courses to the entire dental profession across the UK. Our courses are delivered either through our bespoke online e-learning platforms; or from our modern training centres; or bespoke training directly in the comfort of your own practice. ...
