NCFE
Level 3
QN: 610/3114/8
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 365 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
365 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Contribute to health and safety in the dental environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current health and safety legislation in relation to infection control
- Understand micro-organisms
- Understand the management of infectious conditions within the dental environment
- Know the methods of decontamination
- Be able to work in accordance with current health and safety legislation
- Know hazards in the workplace
- Be able to reduce the risks to health and safety in the workplace
- Be able to apply standard precautions for infection control
- Be able to prepare the dental environment
- Be able to apply health and safety measures for the use of equipment and materials
- Be able to apply methods of sterilisation for dental instruments and equipment
- Be able to manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste
- Understand reporting procedures
2
Contribute to the production of dental images
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the regulations and hazards associated with ionising radiation
- Know the different radiographic films and their uses
- Understand the imaging process
- Understand stock control and storage of radiographic films
- Understand quality assurance processes of dental images
- Be able to assist during the taking of dental images
- Be able to process dental images
- Be able to contribute to the quality assurance process of dental images
3
Dental anatomy and assessment of oral health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic structure and function of oral and dental anatomy
- Understand the methods of dental assessment
- Know the clinical assessments and instructions associated with orthodontics
- Understand the general, systemic and psychological diseases relevant to oral health
- Understand the management of oral health
- Understand the structures and functions of the major organ systems of the human body
4
First aid essentials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the medical emergencies that may occur in the dental environment
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Be able to assess an incident
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
- Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding
- Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
- Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury
5
Promote oral health for individuals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the common oral diseases
- Understand the methods for the prevention and management of oral diseases
- Be able to communicate with individuals
- Be able to provide oral hygiene advice
- Understand how to plan oral health promotion
- Understand the basic principles of population-based health and care
- Understand social accountability in oral health and individual care
6
Provide support during non-surgical endodontic treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and procedures of non-surgical endodontic treatment
- Know how to manage and handle equipment, instruments, materials and medicaments during dental procedures
- Be able to prepare the clinical environment for non-surgical endodontic treatment
- Be able to assist the clinician during non-surgical endodontic procedures
7
Provide support during the assessment of individuals’ oral health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the dental environment
- Be able to record a range of oral health assessments
- Be able to assist with monitoring and supporting the individual
- Be able to communicate with individuals, carers and team members
8
Provide support during the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and procedures for extractions and minor oral surgery2 Know how to manage individuals before, during and after dental treatment3 Be able to prepare the individual and dental environment for the treatment of extractions and minor oral surgery
- Be able to support the clinician and the individual during extractions and minor oral surgery procedures
- Be able to provide support for the clinician and the individual following extraction and minor oral surgery
9
Provide support during the prevention and control of periodontal disease, caries and the restoration of cavities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the methods of prevention of oral disease
- Understand the purpose and stages of different dental procedures
- Know how to manage and handle equipment, instruments, materials and medicaments during dental procedures
- Be able to provide support to the individual and clinician before, during and after treatment
10
Provide support during the provision of fixed and removable prostheses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to manage and handle equipment, instruments, materials and medicaments during dental procedures
- Understand the purpose and stages of different dental procedures
- Be able to support the individual and clinician with fixed and removable prosthetic procedures
- Be able to select and prepare impression materials for fixed and removable prostheses
- Be able to prepare equipment, instruments and materials for fixed prostheses
- Be able to prepare equipment, instruments and materials for removable prostheses and orthodontic appliances
11
Reflect on and develop own practice as a dental nurse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reflect upon performance
- Be able to agree own personal development plan (PDP)
- Be able to evaluate effectiveness of own personal development plan (PDP)
- Understand when it is appropriate for a General Dental Council (GDC) registrant to act as an advocate for individual needs
- Understand adaptability, wellbeing and personal growth within own role
- Be able to identify wellbeing and insight
12
Work within regulatory requirements in relation to the role of a dental nurse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand responsibilities of the dental nurse in relation to current legislation, regulatory requirements, professional codes of practice and organisational policy and procedure
- Understand the legal, financial and ethical issues associated with managing a dental practice
- Understand safeguarding policy
- Be able to comply with current legislation, regulatory requirements, professional codes of practice and organisational policy and procedure in relation to dental nursing
- Be able to identify the requirements of own job role
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3114/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024
- Operational End
- Dec 2026