Dental Nursing (Health) Apprenticeship Level 3

Code  HSC1

Course Level Level 3 Length of Course 2 Years

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade A* to C including English Language and Maths

plus Employed or written offer of employment in health and social care

All students on this programme will be subject to a satisfactory CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) check

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Course Content

On this course you will study a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. It will provide you with a competence-based training route to qualify as a dental nurse. You will gain transferable skills, experience in a dental practice and training in the chosen occupational area. Units studied include:

  • Offering information and support to individuals on the protection of their oral health
  • Production of dental images
  • Providing chair side support during the assessments and non-surgical endodontic treatment including the provision of fixed and removable prostheses
  • Providing chair side support during the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery
  • Principles of infection control in the dental environment
  • Assessment of oral health and treatment planning
  • Dental radiography

What can I do next?

Employment – This course can form the foundations for future work in specialist dental nursing roles, dental hygiene or therapy, dental technology, teaching dental nursing or dental practice management.

Education - On completion of this qualification you may wish to progress on to higher level qualifications in this area.

Dental Nursing (Health) Apprenticeship Level 3

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