NEBDN
Level 3
QN: 610/5579/7
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NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NEBDN. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 339 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NEBDN
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
339 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Unit 1: Professional Practice within the Dental Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the regulatory environment in which dental practices and individual practitioners operate
- Be able to work in compliance with the regulatory environments in which dental practices and practitioners operate
- Be able to carry out work professionally, competently, ethically and safely
2
Unit 10: Respond to Risks and Medical Emergencies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the management of risks, medical emergencies and medication
- Be able to respond to identified risks, and medical emergencies
3
Unit 2: Leading, Managing and Team Working within the Dental Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of leadership and management
- Understand the principles of team
- Be able to provide leadership and facilitate team
- work within the area of own scope of practice
4
Unit 3: Communication in the Dental Setting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of effective communication
- Be able to communicate effectively within the dental setting
5
Unit 4: Inclusive Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a Dental Nurse within the context of equality, diversity and inclusion
- Be able to support and treat patients and colleagues inclusively
6
Unit 5: Clinical and Technical Practice - Assessment and Diagnosis of Patients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the procedures relating to routine assessment and diagnosis of patients
- Be able to undertake procedures relating to routine assessment and diagnosis of patients
7
Unit 6: Clinical and Technical Practice - Treatment Planning and Onward Referring
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand routine dental nursing clinical and technical practice relevant to treatment and onward referral of patients
- Be able to undertake routine dental nursing clinical and technical practice relevant to treatment
- Be able to support the management and onward referral of patients
8
Unit 7: Promoting Oral Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles, benefits and challenges of oral health promotion
- Be able to promote oral health
9
Unit 8: Health and Well-being - Own and Others in the Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to manage the health and well-being of self and others in the team
- Be able to manage the health and wellbeing of self and others in the team
10
Unit 9: Continued Professional Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to reflect on and develop own practice
- Be able to identify
- plan and action the development of own practice
- Be able to display behaviours that support continuous development
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5579/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NEBDN
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2025