Dental Nurse Apprenticeship
Course
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Birmingham
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Start date
Different dates available
This apprenticeship could see you working alongside a dentist to give support and care for the patients. So if you are a good communicator, like working in a team and can follow direction then this could be the apprenticeship for you. Apprentices who qualify in dental nursing will work in a general dental practice, undertaking a variety of supervised tasks. Your duties will be to support the dentist in all aspects of patient care, including getting instruments ready, mixing materials and ensuring patient comfort. You will learn about taking notes from the dentist’s dictation, decontaminating the surgery and the instruments. The role of a dental nurse is regulated by the General Dental Council (GDC) and you will have to register with the GDC upon satisfactory completion of the Apprenticeship.
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Subjects
- Dental Nurse
- Dental
- IT
- Dentist
- Nurse
- Nurse training
Course programme
Entry Requirements
Entry criteria varies depending on the framework that you are studying and the needs of the employer, however a good level of secondary education is expected and many employers expect you to have maths and English GCSE at a C grade or above and ideally 3 other grade C GCSE's. Employers also look for skills like motivation, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and will set their own specifications depending on the role.
Delivery and Assessment
The duration of an apprenticeship will vary depending on the needs of the employer but you will be required to complete qualifications during the period usually with set study days. As part of the apprenticeship, there will be a number of specific skills that your employer or college tutor will monitor and observe to prove that you reached a certain level of understanding. Assessment will be through portfolio evidence and examinations.
Progression
On completion of the apprenticeship, you could train as a Dental Therapist or a Hygienist, or you might choose to train in Oral Health Promotion or Dental Practice Management.
Career Opportunities
- Dental Technicians
- Dental Assistants
- Dental Hygienists
- Material and Equipment Sales People
Dental Nurse Apprenticeship