NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
This Course at a Glance
Earn an internationally recognised qualification
Become a qualified Dental Nurse
Join the General Dental Council (GDC) Register
Learn essential skills and techniques
Flexible online learning
Qualify within 1 year
Exam fee not included
About Your Diploma
One of the most important professions within the oral healthcare sector is a Dental Nurse. Responsibilities are varied but essentially Dental Nurses are responsible for offering expert support to Dentists and patients during clinical procedures.
While working as a Dental Nurse, you will be responsible for maintaining good practice and a high quality of service while demonstrating professional skills and techniques. To achieve this career goal you need to obtain accredited qualifications which you can do by studying with learndirect.
Through our innovative online learning platform, you can study for an NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. This Diploma course is accredited by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses and is equivalent to level 3.
Once you have successfully completed the course and passed the exams, you will be qualified as a Dental Nurse, allowing you to work in a range of settings including hospitals, private practices and community dental clinics.
Our online course covers everything you need to know to work as a professional Dental Nurse. Covering the depths of patient care and management, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, orthodontic procedures and more.
If you enjoy working within a team, have strong communication skills and are keen to help others enhance their dental hygiene then a role as a Dental Nurse is ideal for you.
The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is an internationally recognised qualification that follows the framework of the General Dental Council (GDC) which you will be eligible to register with once you have successfully passed your course. Please note that to work in a professional dental setting you will need to be registered with the GDC.
Getting Started
As the UK’s leading online learning provider, learndirect has helped more than 4 million students achieve their career goals. By studying with us you have the ability to take full control of your learning process.
Our NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing course is delivered by a blend of online learning as well as a practical placement. This flexible learning approach eradicates the restrictions that come with classroom-based teachings. You won’t have to neglect your existing commitments while on your way to qualifying as a Dental Nurse.
As soon as you enrol you will be given 24/7 access to our online student portal so you can get studying straight away! Within one year you can be qualified as a Dental Nurse.
Modules
The NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing is recognised by the General Dental Council (GDC) and the curriculum covers all areas set out within the GDC Preparing to Practice publication. The curriculum is split into the following modules:
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Emergencies in the Dental Surgery
Legal and Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care
Anatomical Structures and Systems Relative to Dental Treatment
Oral Disease and Pathology
Patient Care and Management
Assessing Patients Oral Health Needs and Training Planning
Oral Health Promotion and Preventive Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Orthodontic Procedures
Dental Drugs, Materials, Instruments and Equipment
Pain and Anxiety Control in Dentistry
Radiography
Communication
Entry Requirements
• No formal qualifications are needed to train to become a professionally qualified dental nurse. • A good level of written and spoken English is required. • Min age:16 years • Min requirement of 16 hours per week within a dental surgery.
Minimum Age restriction
Min age: 16
Average completion timeframe
12 – 36 months (three years from the exam registration)
Assessment requirements
• formative workplace assessment – the Record of Experience. • The summative assessment comprises a written and practical component aimed at assessing knowledge and decision-making to demonstrate trainee Dental Nurses’ understanding and competence.
Placement or Practical required
YES: min requirement of 16 hours per week within a dental surgery.
If placement or practical required, when?
As soon as possible after enrolment
Exams required
The NEBDN examination is in two parts and you will need to pass Part 1 before you can take Part 2. Part 1 is a written exam consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and extended matching questions (EMQs). Part 2 is a practical examination consisting of a series of objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). These clinical examinations are designed around simulated situations which you may commonly encounter in the workplace. Once you have passed Part 2 of the examination you will be awarded the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing and you will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse
Is Membership Required?
No Membership
Additional requirements
• NEBDN registration fee not included with enrolment. • Fee can only be paid once unit 1 assignment in Atom has been signed off • Completion of the RoE prior to written exam (Part 1) • UK based Dental Practice with a GDC registered witness
Certification Timeframe
Up to 12 weeks from exam date.
Course Fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
To become a qualified Dental Nurse, you will need to pass an exam after completing the course and you will be assessed through a work placement.
*Please note, your exam fee is not included in the course price.
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