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Part Time Dental Nurse (H)
Vocational qualification
In London ()
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Duration
1 Year
You are currently working in a Dental Practice for min of 16 hours per week. or
About this course
* Working full-time for at least six months in dental practice or part-time equivalent
* GCSE (Grade C) English or Written/Spoken English
* GCSE (Grade 3) Human Biology or a good knowledge or biology
Reviews
Subjects
- Dental
Course programme
This course is for you if:
- You are currently working in a Dental Practice for min of 16 hours per week
or
- Want to pursue more advanced study for:
- Oral Health Education
- Sedation Nursing
- Orthodontic Nursing
- Dental Hygiene
- Dental Therapy
Course Code: L21195
Timetable:
Mon 18:00 - 21:00
Tue 18:00 - 21:00
Course Location: Hammersmith
Course Duration (s): 1 year
Course Start Date (s): Sep
Home EU Fee (per year): £503
International Non-EU Fee (per year): £990
Exam fee (per year): to be confirmed
Fee Information:
There are a small number of courses where the full fee has to be paid by everyone, these are known as Commercial Activity Programmes (previously known as FULL COST courses). Unfortunately, we do not offer any reductions or discounts irrespective of age, status or circumstances.
Entry Requirements
- Working full-time for at least six months in dental practice or part-time equivalent
- GCSE (Grade C) English or Written/Spoken English
- GCSE (Grade 3) Human Biology or a good knowledge or biology
About the course:
You will have the opportunity to study the following compulsory syllabus as set by the National Examination Board for Dental Nursing:
- Duties and role of Dental Surgery Assistant
- Reception, Clerical and Administration duties
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pathology Microbiology
- Causes and prevention of Dental Diseases
- Sterilisation
- Instruments and Equipment
- Dental Anatomy and Physiology
- Dental Drugs and Materials
- Restorative Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Anaesthetics
- Minor Oral Surgery
- Emergencies
- Dental Radiography
- Health and Safety at Work Act
During the one-year course you will have the chance to visit a leading central London Dental Practice and experience the varied aspects of a progressive dental laboratory.
Assessment:
There will be continuous assessments, which include:
- Homework
- Mock Term Examinations
- Practicals
- National Examination in Nov / May
After the course:
You could progress to:
- Higher Education e.g. Nurse Training
- Dental Hygiene / Therapy
- B.Ed.
- Employment in related field
Part Time Dental Nurse (H)