Dental Nursing Level 3 Apprenticeship Year 1

Course Team Leader: Lane, Sophie

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Caring Professions

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: You should have 6 months full time chairside experience and be working in a dental practice. You need to provide evidence that you are working at level 2 in literacy

Study Hours: 1
Nº of Weeks:36

Additional Enrolment Info: Apply via aplication form. Interviews arranged

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: The level 3 is required for General Dental Council registration.

Careers Progression: You will be able to undertake further training eg radiography, sedation

Course Description:
You will need to complete a portfolio demonstrating competency as Dental Nurse. This involves workplace observations & oral questioning. The course is completed within 2 years. You will need to attend one evening session per week.

Description Breakdown:
You will need to complete 11 units demonstrating competency in various dental treatments /practices in the workplace. Witness Testimonies will be required from suitably qualified members of your team. Written evidence will also be needed to demonstrate knowledge and understanding as well as reflective accounts of your working practice.

A 2 hour written paper needs to be completed which will be assessed by the National Exam Board for Dental Nurses.

Extra support is available for those with additional needs

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 50

Qualification: Oral Health Apprenticeship Year 1

Tuition Fees: 0
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 0

Additional Costs Total: 0