Oral Health Practitioner
| Study Level | Level 4 |
| Duration | 1 Academic Year |
| Study Mode | Part-time |
| Start Date | Year round enrolment |
Dental Nursing
Study LevelLevel 3 Course TypeApprenticeships Duration1 Academic Year Start DateYear round enrolment Study ModePart-time LocationWorkplaceOverview
Assisting other dental health professionals, providing chair side support and a high level of patient care. The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care. Dental Nurses may work in a variety of clinical environments and the Apprenticeship reflects all aspects of clinical responsibilities and duties of a dental nurse’s role and will provide the apprentice with the relevant qualification to apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental nurse. This course is delivered using a blended delivery model, an apprentice will spend 2 days per month at Bradford College undertaking classroom based learning in addition to regular workplace assessments.
Key Info
The following skills, knowledge and behaviours are what will be gained from this apprenticeship. Knowledge:
- Dental and Regional Anatomy
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Legislative Compliance
- Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
Skills:
- Clinical skills
- Patient Care and Management
- Health Promotion
- Communication Skills
Behaviours:
- Ethical
- Commitment
- Professional
- Responsible
Level 2 English and Maths will be required to undertake this apprenticeship.
Assessment will take place within the workplace.
When completed learners can go on to be Hygiene Therapist, Assessor, Tutor, post qualifications such as Impression Taking Orthodontic Nursing, Oral Health Practitioner and Practice Manager.
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