September Pre-enrolment and Enrolment 2019
NEBDN’s Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
or
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing (online)
Course Overview
The Dentistry market in the UK has seen significant growth over recent years and is one of the demanded sector playing a crucial role than ever. Dental nurses are an important part of the dental industry. They contribute significantly to the care of patients undergoing dental treatment and are vital members of the dental team. They act as an essential person in the dental surgery. There are various career progression once you are qualified to work in dental training, dental clinics, hospitals or community dental services.
Forward provide GDC registered level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing, a worldwide recognized qualification that would suit anyone who would like to develop a career in the dental industry. After fully completing the dental nursing qualification, GDC registered dental nurse can progress their career in dental hygienist, dental therapist, practice manager, dental tutor and dental assessor. There are opportunities for dental nursing students for progression courses directly linked with Universities as well.
The Trainee Dental Nurse is normally paid 8-9 pounds per hour in Dental Clinic. As required by the course, students themselves has to find the placement but at Forward Academic Team – College of Dental Nursing, placements for students are provided by the college through its partner Dental Associates. It is compulsory for students to have DBS and Hepatitis B vaccination done and have its record to be selected for the interview.
Diploma in Dental Nursing Course
The NEBDN’s qualification consists of 4 headings and 17 units including important as well as supplement courses. The assessments are done through MCQ, EMQ, and OSCE.
While CACHE course are Designed to last a minimum of 16-18 months and covers 17 modules with 2 multiple choice exams (50 questions each).
Students of dental nurse course will achieve this by attending college to receive the knowledge required for each unit and being assessed by the academy’s assessor in their workplace.
NEBDN Course Units
| CLINICAL | Foundations of Practice Patient Assessment Assisting with Patient Management Patient and Public Safety Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Competently Assisting with Treatment |
| PROFESSIONALISM | Patients and the Public Ethical and Legal Teamwork Professional Development of Yourself an Others |
| COMMUNICATION | Patients, Relatives and Carers including harder to reach groups The team and the wider healthcare environment Generic communication skills |
| MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP | Managing Self Working with others Managing the internal environment Other internal management issues |
CACHE Course Units
| Contribute to health and safety in the dental environment |
| Work within regulatory requirements in relation to the role of a dental nurse |
| Reflect on and develop own practice as a dental nurse |
| Prepare and maintain environments, instruments and equipment for clinical dental procedures |
| Promote oral health for individuals |
| Provide support during the assessment of individuals’ oral health |
| Contribute to the production of dental images |
| Provide support during the prevention and control of periodontal disease, caries and the restoration of cavities |
| Provide support during the provision of fixed and removable prosthesis |
| Provide support during non-surgical endodontic treatment |
| Provide support during the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery procedures |
| Principles of infection control in the dental environment |
| Principles of infection control in the dental environment |
| Dental anatomy and assessment of oral health |
| Principles and techniques of dental radiography |
| Principles of managing oral disease and dental procedures |
| Understand ethics and professionalism in dental nursing |
| Understand ethics and professionalism in dental nursing |
| Awarding Body | NEBDN | CACHE |
|---|---|---|
| Course Duration | 12 months | 18 months |
| Mode of Study | Two Classes Per Month 8 Hours in Work Placement | Online 8 Hours in Work Placement |
| Assessment Mode | OSCE Exam | Assignment |
| Fees | £2,000.00
(Instalment Plans Available) |
£2,500.00
(Instalment Plans Available) |
| Campus | Woolwich, Harrow, Paddington, Swindon, Folkestone, Maidstone, Basingstoke, Farnborough | Anywhere You Want Inside UK |
