Apprenticeship – Dental Nurse (Standard) – Level 3
The work of the dental nurse complements the role of other dental professionals.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The work of the dental nurse 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 this apprenticeship reflects all aspects of clinical responsibilities and the duties of a dental nurse’s role. It provides the apprentice with the relevant qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse.
Dental nurses are registered professionals and work within the standards and scope of practice defined by the GDC Scope of Practice document (Sept 2013).
Entry Requirements
None
What will you learn?
Knowledge and Skills:
- Dental and regional anatomy
- Respiratory and circulatory systems
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Materials, equipment and resources
- Medical emergencies
- Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements
- The Dental Team and GDC guidelines
- Communication
- Self-management
- Health promotion
- Clinical skills
- Patient care
- Patient management
- Professionalism
- Management skills
How will you learn?
The apprenticeship will be delivered in the workplace and on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
Your employer will need to provide you with any PPE required legally and to help you to undertake your role safely.
How will you be assessed?
The focus of the final assessment is on the apprentice being able to prove their competence in the role of a dental nurse. This entails demonstrating sufficiency of skills, knowledge and behaviours derived from the competencies set out in the standard. The final assessment will begin around three months before the end of the apprenticeship.
The final assessment forms 100% of the assessment of achievement of the apprenticeship standard. The components of the final assessment and the assessment tools being used in this apprenticeship all require the apprentice to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and behaviours in an integrated manner to deliver the learning outcomes required to meet the standard. The final assessments will be synoptic in their design, sampling a sufficiency of skills and knowledge across the training programme and apprenticeship standard.
The final assessment will contain two components: Synoptic Project and Interview.
Where next?
Other qualifications within this area are Dental Hygiene Therapist, Laboratory Assistant and Practice Manager.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
The work of the dental nurse 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 the duties of a dental nurse’s role. It provides the apprentice with the relevant qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse.
Dental nurses are registered professionals and work within the standards and scope of practice defined by the GDC Scope of Practice document (Sept 2013).
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
None
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
Knowledge and Skills:
- Dental and regional anatomy
- Respiratory and circulatory systems
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Materials, equipment and resources
- Medical emergencies
- Legislative compliance and regulatory requirements
- The Dental Team and GDC guidelines
- Communication
- Self-management
- Health promotion
- Clinical skills
- Patient care
- Patient management
- Professionalism
- Management skills
Behaviours expected within the role
- Commitment to the General Dental Council Standards for the Dental Team
- Reliability, working to high standards
- A commitment to excellent customer service
- Effective time management and self-management
- Appropriate use and storage of confidential information
- A caring approach toward patients and colleagues
- A commitment to striving for the best at all times
- Take responsibility for own actions and act in accordance with GDC standards
- Act to raise concerns as described in the Principles of Raising Concerns
- Be responsible for own development and currency of skills, knowledge and understanding while ensuring current guidelines and best practice guidance are adhered to
- Take a patient-centred approach to working with the dental and wider healthcare team
- Recognise the impact of own personal behaviours and work/act professionally
- Recognise the signs of abuse or neglect and raise concerns where necessary
- Implement the processes of informed consent
- Recognise and act upon the legal and ethical responsibilities involved in the protection and promotion of health care to individuals
- Awareness of own impact and influence when working with others
- An awareness of how to get the best from each individual
- The ability to reflect on own practice to support self-development
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
A qualification which has been approved by the General Dental Council as meeting the requirements for entry to the professional register.
What will the assessment look like?
The focus of the final assessment is on the apprentice being able to prove their competence in the role of a dental nurse. This entails demonstrating sufficiency of skills, knowledge and behaviours derived from the competencies set out in the standard. The final assessment will begin around three months before the end of the apprenticeship.
The final assessment forms 100% of the assessment of achievement of the apprenticeship standard. The components of the final assessment and the assessment tools being used in this apprenticeship all require the apprentice to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and behaviours in an integrated manner to deliver the learning outcomes required to meet the standard. The final assessments will be synoptic in their design, sampling a sufficiency of skills and knowledge across the training programme and apprenticeship standard.
The final assessment will contain two components: Synoptic Project and Interview.
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
The apprentice will be required to attend College once a month for the theory input of this qualification.
Is there any specialist equipment required?
You will need to provide your apprentice with any PPE required legally and to help them to undertake their role safely.
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
Other qualifications within this area are Dental Hygiene Therapist, Laboratory Assistant and Practice Manager.
What job roles will this apprenticeship be suitable for?
Dental Nurse
Will the college help me find an apprentice?
You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
Career Information
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