NEBDN
Level 3
QN: 610/3076/4
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NEBDN Level 3 National Diploma in Dental Nursing (Integrated Apprenticeship) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NEBDN. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 368 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NEBDN
Syllabus Units
12 Units
Guided Hours
368 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Unit 1: Professional knowledge and professional and ethical practice in dental nursing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand key legislation, regulations, guidance and requirements relating to the dental profession 1.2 Understand how the General Dental Council’s (GDC) Scope of Practice and Standards for the Dental Team relate to the role of the dental nurse, the wider dental team and team working practices 1.3 Understand how professional attitudes, responsibilities and requirements affect care provision in dental nursing1.4 Be able to demonstrate appropriate professional practices as a dental nurse in line with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policy and organisational procedures 1.5 Understand how to communicate effectively, sensitively and appropriately within the dental setting1.6 Be able to communicate effectively, sensitively and appropriately with a range of patients and colleagues 1.7 Understand how to develop and maintain professional knowledge and competence and support the professional development of others 1.8 Be able to take responsibility for own professional development and contribute to the professional development of others
2
Unit 10: Supporting with restorative and endodontic procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the methods, instruments, equipment and materials used in cavity restoration procedures 10.2 Be able to support the clinician and patient during cavity restoration procedures 10.3 Understand the principles and procedures of non-surgical endodontic treatments 10.4 Be able to support the clinician and patient during pulpectomy procedures
3
Unit 11: Supporting with prosthetic treatments
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the materials and process used in impression taking for fixed and removable prosthetics procedures 11.2 Understand the methods, techniques, materials and equipment used for fixed prosthetics procedures 11.3 Understand the methods, techniques, materials and equipment used for removable prosthetics procedures 11.4 Be able to prepare impression materials for fixed and removable prosthetics procedures 11.5 Be able to support the clinician and patient during fixed prosthetics procedures 11.6 Be able to support the clinician and patient during removable prosthetics procedures
4
Unit 12: Supporting with extraction and minor oral surgery procedures
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the principles and procedures of extractions and minor oral surgery procedures 12.2 Be able to provide appropriate support to the clinician and patient during simple and surgical extraction procedures
5
Unit 2: Health and safety within the dental setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand current health and safety legislation, regulations, policy and requirements and how they relate to the dental setting 2.2 Understand the safe working procedures and practices that contribute to reducing the risk of harm to patients and staff in the dental practice2.3 Understand how to safely maintain dental equipment 2.4 Be able to carry out duties safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, policy and organisational procedures
6
Unit 3: Infection control within the dental setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand infectious agents and their potential routes of transmission in the dental setting 3.2 Understand how infection control is managed in the dental setting 3.3 Be able to apply effective infection control and maintain standards of cleanliness within the dental setting 3.4 Understand procedures and principles for carrying out decontamination and sterilisation in line with legislative and organisational requirements 3.5 Be able to correctly and safely perform effective decontamination and sterilisation procedures for dental instruments and handpieces
7
Unit 4: Principles and practice of supporting the management of medical emergencies within the dental setting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the roles, responsibilities and training required of dental care professionals in relation to medical emergencies 4.2 Understand the emergency equipment and medication kept in the dental setting 4.3 Understand how to identify common medical emergencies 4.4 Understand how to support the management of medical emergencies within the dental setting 4.5 Be able to support the management of medical emergencies
8
Unit 5: General and dental anatomy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the major systems of the human body 5.2 Understand dental and regional anatomy 5.3 Understand the nerves in the oral cavity
9
Unit 6: Chairside support and the provision of pain control
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand effective methods, techniques and ways of working during clinical procedures 6.2 Understand the provision of pain control 6.3 Be able to support the clinician and patient during the administration of local anaesthetic
10
Unit 7: Oral disease prevention and the promotion of oral health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the principles of a population healthcare approach 7.2 Understand contributing factors that can impact on oral and general health 7.3 Understand the principles of oral health and oral disease 7.4 Understand the principles of preventative dentistry 7.5 Be able to support the clinician and patient during preventative treatments 7.6 Be able to deliver appropriate and current evidence-based oral health and preventative advice to patients to promote oral health
11
Unit 8: Supporting with dental radiography and image processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the scientific principles of medical ionising radiation 8.2 Understand the legislation, regulations, guidance and policies relating to radiography in the dental setting 8.3 Understand the different types of radiographs used in dentistry and how they are processed, quality assured and stored 8.4 Be able to support the operator in taking radiographic images while maintaining the safety of patients, self and others 8.5 Understand the importance of maintaining and testing radiography equipment 8.6 Be able to process radiographs in line with local procedures and rules
12
Unit 9: Supporting with clinical assessment and treatment planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1 Understand the creation and maintenance of accurate and current patient records in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements 9.2 Understand the principles of oral health assessments 9.3 Understand the assessment and treatment of malocclusions 9.4 Understand the principles of treatment planning 9.5 Understand patient anxiety and its impact on treatment 9.6 Be able to support the clinician and patient during clinical assessments
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3076/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NEBDN
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2023