Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Level 3

Overview

Dental Nurses are professionals who provide clinical and other support to registrants and patients. As a Dental Nurse the individual will undertake aspects of patient care, ranging from sterilising and preparing instruments, mixing materials and learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to work chairside, providing support to both the dental clinician and the patient. The integrated apprentice qualification covers all aspects of the clinical responsibilities and duties that are carried out by a Dental Nurse, and successfully completing the qualification will enable the learner to register with the General Dental Council.

What is covered on the course?

The apprentice will be expected to complete the 11 mandatory diploma units below:

Preparing for professional practice in dental nursing
Infection prevention and control
First aid and medical emergencies
Oral and general health
Endodontic treatments
Prosthetic treatments
Radiation and radiography
Periodontal disease and cavity restoration
Health and safety
Extractions and minor oral surgery
Management of oral health diseases and dental anatomy, oral health assessments and treatment planning

The individual will also work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, if applicable.

Key info

Course duration

18 months with up to 1 months EPA.

Entry requirements

The individual must be at least 16 years old and will be required to undertake a DBS check. They must be employed, working more than 16 hours per week and have good levels of literacy and numeracy.

End Point Assessment (EPA)

End Point Assessment is the period of time when all assessment decisions are validated.

Your grades are not final until confirmed at End Point Assessment. Once your evidence has been quality assured you will have direct liason with the General Dental Council when they will confirm your suitability for registration.

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:

Level 3 Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in Maths and English level 1 or 2 (as appropriate)

This is the first time we have used Aspirations Training, and it has been a very thorough process for our trainee nurse. I know the coach is only an email or phone call away should we need any help. I would recommend Aspiration Training for future learners.

Rachael Wharam Practice Manager

I’m so glad that I chose Aspiration Training for my Dental Nursing apprenticeship. Their quality of teaching is top-notch, and they aim to be as flexible as possible around your own working schedule and personal life.

Matthew Wood Dental Apprentice

What happens after my apprenticeship?

At Aspiration Training, we provide every learner with a career pathway. This is a plan with clear, practical steps our learners can take to achieve the career of their dreams.

Our career pathways show typical routes through the various stages of learning, the knowledge and skills that will be learnt along the way and the career options that may be available as a result.

Career Progression is available across a number of levels, meaning, with hard work and determination, the sky is the limit.

Explore the pathways below to find out more about the typical job titles associated with each career.

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