Dental Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3
This apprenticeship is designed to support individuals to meet the professional standard for people working as a trainee dental nurse within the industry. The primary role of the dental nurse is to provide chairside support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
Entry requirements
Grade requirements: You must be able to pass Level 2 in both English and maths following an initial assessment.
Course content
The apprenticeship reflects all aspects of clinical responsibilities and duties of a dental nurse’s role and will provide the apprentice with a Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing as per requirements for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). For those who have not achieved Level 2 or equivalent in maths and English this will also be a prime element of the course.
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
- Communication
- Health intervention
- Person centered support and planning
- Dementia, cognitive and mental health issues
- Personal and people development
- Activities for daily living
The apprenticeship will comply of Knowledge and Skills and behaviours:
Knowledge
- Dental and regional anatomy
- Respiratory and circulatory systems
- Transmissions of infectious diseases and their prevention
- Material equipment and resources
- Medical emergencies
- Legislative compliance
- GDC guidelines
- Communication
- Self-management
Skills
- Health promotion
- Clinical skills
- Patient care
- Patient management
- Management skills
- Communication skills
Behaviours
- Ethical
- Professional
- Commitment
- Responsible
- Reflection and self-awareness
Assessment methods
You will need to pass the end point assessment – prior to this you must achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing and have approved licence to practice with the GDC. At end point assessment, you will be assessed by a synoptic assessment project and and an interview with a 3rd party assessor.
Qualifications
You will gain the following qualifications:
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing
Plus…
- Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2 (if required)