Dental Nursing National Certificate Level 3

Course Code:
NC3MDRS7

What will I learn?
Dental nurse registration is now compulsory. This course is for dental nurses who are working towards the National Certificate in Dental Nursing. It is designed to cover health and safety, infection control in the workplace, legal and ethical issues, patient care and management, theoretical and practical aspects of dentistry and associated subjects such as dental and general anatomy and physiology. The 'Record of Experience' has now been introduced as part of the syllabus. A named mentor will assist you to complete this under her supervision. To register with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) you will have to be successful in both the examinations and full completion of the 'Record of Achievement'.

How will I be taught?
The differentiated teaching methods use a variety of strategies for instance interactive lecture, group work using e-learning. The dental lab is fully equipped with the dental equipment where you will learn the appropriate use of these from your tutor in a safe environment.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through course work, completion of portfolio -record of achievement with a named mentor for clinical practice.

What could I do next?
Your name will appear on the National Register and you will be able to gain post qualification certificates in Diploma in Dental Hygiene, Diploma in Dental Therapy. These two pathways can be combined. As a registered nurse you will be able to work in dental practices and dental hospitals.

Option 1
Option 1
Starts: August 2008
Ends: August 2010

Course length: 2 years

Location: Tottenham Site