Bradford College

Course Overview

This qualification focuses on direct chairside work and support during a range of dental treatments. You will be working in a dental practice, as a trainee dental nurse, and will be able to work as a key member of the oral healthcare team.

You will be observed carrying out your daily duties, in your workplace, by a personal assessor. You will gather evidence of your competence in an online portfolio and will be asked to complete oral and written questions, and provide other written evidence.

You will be given access to learning materials and resources via the College's virtual learning environment. This underpinning knowledge will provide you with the necessary understanding and skills to complete the externally marked theory test.

The majority of the course will be delivered as blended learning, without the need for regular attendance at Bradford College. However, you may need to attend induction and first aid practical sessions, but this can be negotiated.

You will be expected to complete your Diploma in 12-18 months.

You will complete 15 Mandatory Units: -

•  Ensure your own actions reduce risks to Health and Safety
•  Reflect on and develop your practice
• Emergency First Aid Skills
• Prepare and maintain environments, instruments, and equipment for clinical dental procedures
• Offer information and support to individuals on the protection of their oral health
• Provide chairside support during the assessment of patients’ oral health
• Contribute to the production of dental images
• Provide chairside support during the prevention and control of periodontal disease and caries and the restoration of cavities
• Provide chairside support during the provision of fixed and removable prostheses
• Provide chair side support during non-surgical endodontic treatment
• Provide chairside support during the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery
• Principles of infection control - in the dental environment
• Assessment of oral health and treatment planning
• Dental radiography
• Scientific principles in the management of oral health diseases and dental procedures.

Entry Requirements

To enrol onto this course please complete an apprenticeship application following this link: http://www.citytraining.org.uk/available.php

You need to be in employment as a trainee dental nurse for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

In your employment you must have chairside responsibilities for at least 18 hours per week.

You may not have to pay course fees - please see our financial support pages.