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Diploma in Dental Nursing

Course details

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Qualification name Diploma in Dental Nursing
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation City & Guilds of London Institute
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Free Courses for Jobs
Course hours Part-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost £2,200.00
Cost description Tuition fees may be remitted if you are a UK or home-fee status student, aged 16-18 on the 31st August, before your course begins. If you are aged 19+, fees may be required depending on residency status, educational background and personal circumstances.
Attendance pattern Day/Block Release

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The Diploma in Dental Nursing gives learners the knowledge and skills in dental nursing both in direct chairside work and providing support in a range of dental treatments. Learners will learn about various aspects of dental nursing including: Providing chairside support to patients for a number of procedures Contributing to the production of dental images First aid essentials This qualification will enable candidates to register with the GDC as a dental nurse Dental nurse students must be working in a general dental practice to be eligible This course is delivered in Middlesbrough, Newcastle and Sunderland.

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Employment within a Dental Practice 5 or Grade C or above maths & English BSKB initial assessment result Level 1

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Units include: Emergency first aid Preparing and maintaining environments, instruments, and equipment for clinical dental procedures Providing chairside support to patients for a number of procedures Management of oral health diseases

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Weekly classroom delivery Online portfolio Observation in workplace

After completing this qualificaiton, you can complete qualifications in: Oral Health Educator Sedation Radiography Hygiene Therapy

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Name Middlehaven (Main Building)
Address Dock Street
Middlesbrough
TS2 1AD
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Email courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk
Phone 01642 333333
Website http://www.mbro.ac.uk
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