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Dental Nursing

  Study LevelLevel 3   Course TypeApprenticeships   Duration1 Academic Year   Start DateYear round enrolment   Study ModePart-time   LocationWorkplace

  Overview

Assisting other dental health professionals, providing chair side support and a high level of patient care. 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. 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. This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.

  Key Info

The following skills, knowledge and behaviours are what will be gained from this apprenticeship. Knowledge:

  • Dental and Regional Anatomy
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Legislative Compliance
  • Respiratory and Circulatory Systems

Skills:

  • Clinical skills
  • Patient Care and Management
  • Health Promotion
  • Communication Skills

Behaviours:

  • Ethical
  • Commitment
  • Professional
  • Responsible

Level 2 English and Maths will be required to undertake this apprenticeship.

Assessment will take place within the workplace.

When completed learners can go on to be Hygiene Therapist, Assessor, Tutor, post qualifications such as Impression Taking Orthodontic Nursing, Oral Health Practitioner and Practice Manager.

This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]

Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.

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