Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard Level 3, Apprenticeship, 2 years 3

Summary

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.

Course Content includes:

Knowledge

• Dental and Regional Anatomy
• Respiratory and Circulatory systems
• Health Promotion
• Transmission of Infectious Diseases
• Materials & Equipment
• Medical Emergencies
• Legislative Compliance
• Dental Team and GDC guidelines
• Communication
• Self-Management

Skills

• Clinical Skills
• Patient Care
• Patient Management
• Professionalism

Behaviours

• Ethical
• Professional
• Commitment
• Responsible
• Self-Awareness

You will complete the Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard.

• This Apprenticeship will involve college attendance and off the job training.
• You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
• The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 24 months.
• This course has two entry points in the year.

Contact our Apprenticeship Team to find out when our next course start date is.

If you already have an employer for your Apprenticeship, or would like more information on how to find an Apprenticeship, please click Apply Now.

If you are an Employer who is looking to recruit an Apprentice or already have someone you would like to enrol onto the Apprenticeship course, please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01603 773365 or email to discuss next steps.