Who is this course suitable for?
Those who are in – or about to start – employment as a trainee and have some experience in the chairside role.
Do students have to attend in person?
No. Interviews and teaching sessions are all online using Zoom.
What qualifications are needed to enrol?
No academic qualifications are needed, however, a good standard of English – spoken and literary – is needed. We will ask for evidence such as a GCSE certificate or we will assess skills at the interview stage.
What happens at the interview?
We will give further information about the course, coursework and exams and there will be some questions related to the dental nurse role to answer. An opportunity will be given to discuss any concerns or support needs.
What happens then?
Once a course place has been offered, we send the enrolment paperwork to the applicant and will contact the workplace with an information pack and training agreement. Once the agreed fees are paid the student is enrolled and registered with NEBDN.
What does the coursework involve?
During the first 6 months you will be completing the ‘Record of Experience’ (RoE) – a portfolio of evidence of your knowledge, skills and competency in the workplace. This is completed using an App on a mobile phone or other device.
The RoE involves:
- 22 written theory activities (research, charting and diagram labelling)
- 44 written ‘log sheets’ of assisting with procedures, observed by a GDC registered staff member (a ‘Witness’) who then completes a written competency assessment.
We send all witnesses a webinar recording and the NEBDN witness toolkit which explains how the observation and competency marking should be carried out.
Examples of topics covered – based on the NEBDN curriculum:
– Requirements of GDC Registration, the GDC Standards and Principles
– Infection Control, microbiology, HTM 01 05 ‘Essential Quality Requirements’ (EQR) and ‘Best Practice’
– Health and safety, risk assessment, waste management, safe methods of working
– Data Protection Act and Principles, maintaining patient confidentiality
– Professionalism, social media, reflective practice and personal development plans
– Radiography, safety, use of dental films, processing methods and quality assurance
– Dental materials, uses, advantages and disadvantages
– Caries and periodontal diseases, contributory factors and progression
What support is given to students with a disability or learning difficulty?
Adjustments and support needed for a disability, learning difficulty or other needs are discussed and planned at the interview stage and reviewed as needed.
With the student’s permission, we will contact NEBDN to request adjustments and support needed for the exams.
When are the NEBDN exams?
December course start – exams will be the following November and January.
May course start – exams will be the following April and June.
What is the exam format and what preparation do students have?
2023 exams are held online. We are waiting for NEBDN confirmation about the 2024 exams.
There are 2 exams. The written must be achieved before the OSCE practical can be entered.
Written – a 2 hour paper of 100 multiple choice / extended matching style questions.
OSCEs (practical) – 2 x 40 minutes exams related to the workplace role such as:
- selecting instruments and materials
- identifying emergency drugs or actions for medical emergencies.
- giving patient advice on procedures or aftercare advice.
- explaining actions that should be taken for a professional concern.
Our revision sessions start 3 months before the exams. We:
- provide a comprehensive revision pack of activities and worksheets.
- hold 3 written and 2 OSCE (practical) mock exams.
- advice on exam technique
- work on building the student’s confidence
What are Training 4 Practice exam results?
January 2023 – 100% of our students achieved a pass and became qualified Dental Nurses.
Our pass rates are consistently above the national average and we are happy to share further results with you at the interview.
Can I register with the General Dental Council once I have the qualification?
You can apply for registration as a Dental Nurse once you have passed both parts of the exam. The GDC will consider your application based on various requirements such as providing a character and health reference. We run a webinar on this at the end of each course.
What if a student cannot take the planned exam? Or does not pass?
In line with GDC recommendations, we aim to enter a student at the end of the course. In certain circumstances a deferment can be applied for. An additional NEBDN fee plus a course extension fee will be due then the student can enter the exam in 6 month’s time.
If a pass is not achieved, a student can resit in 6 months’ time after further revision webinars. An NEBDN resit fee plus a course extension fee will be due then the student can resit in 6 month’s time.
What qualifications do Training 4 Practice staff have?
In line with NEBDN requirements, our class Tutors are GDC registered Dental Nurses with qualifications to teach in the adult learning sector.
Our Assessors are GDC registered Dental Nurses with training and experience in assessing coursework to NEBDN standards.
Call: 0780 828 8117
contact@training4practice.com
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