Apprenticeship – Dental Nurse – Level 3
This apprenticeship equips you to work as a dental nurse, a role which complements that of other dental professionals. One of the primary duties is to provide chair-side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This apprenticeship leads to a mandatory qualification for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a dental nurse.
Entry Requirements
You need GCSEs at grade 4/C or above.
You should already be working in a dentist environment, but we can help with this.
What will you learn?
Examples of what you will cover include:
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- How to carry out infection control procedures
- How to support the dentist
- How to give good advice on oral health to the customer
- Recognise and deal with emergencies
How will you learn?
There is classroom delivery in College to support your on-the-job training.
What will you need to bring with you?
You need a laptop.
How will you be assessed?
- Observations
- Exams
- Underpinning knowledge questions
- Professional discussions
- Products of work
- End Point Assessment
Where next?
You could consider taking your next step towards a career in management, teaching, assessing or GDC registration. You could also take your qualifications to the next level with a university degree.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
You do not pay for the apprenticeship but the employer will need to make a 5% contribution.
Course Information for Employers
Apprenticeship summary
This is a Level 3 Dental Nursing apprenticeship.
Are they any entry requirements for my apprentice?
The apprentice will need GCSEs at grade 4/C or above. They should be already working in a dentist environment but we can help you find the right person for the role.
What is required from the employer in the workplace?
- Support and training for the apprentice
- Paid time to attend College or complete work
- Reviews to be completed in a timely fashion
- Support going through the apprenticeship gateway to the End Point Assessment
Behaviours expected within the role
- A caring attitude
- Empathy
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service skills
- Good time management
What qualification will my apprentice gain?
Level 3 mandatory Dental Nursing qualification
What will the assessment look like?
- Observations
- Exams
- Underpinning knowledge questions
- Professional discussions
- Products of work
- End Point Assessment
Will my apprentice need to come into college?
Yes – one day a week
Is there any specialist equipment required?
No
What progression can my apprentice expect after completion of their apprenticeship?
They could advance to management positions.
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 who has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship. However, 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 can arrange external advertising through social media and the National Apprenticeship Service’s 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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Course Information Last Updated On: October 18, 2023 11:41 am
