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Level 3
Dental Nurse (Integrated) Apprenticeship L3 Standard
COURSE OVERVIEW
This occupation is found in healthcare under the profession of dentistry. Dental nurses work in a clinical environment that could be located in a NHS general dental practice, hospital, private dental practice, specialist dental practice, community dental service or military dental clinic. The clinical environment is called a dental surgery and consists of a dental chair, x-ray unit and various equipment and instruments required for dentistry. An apprentice will predominately work with a dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist, clinical dental technician or orthodontic therapist within a surgery environment with patients attending throughout the day.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide chair side support to all dental professionals and ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control. Dental nurses prepare instruments, materials and medicaments for dental procedures, mix materials, sterilise instruments, keep records, note dictation, carry out stock control and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout their visit.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Anybody in full or part-time provisions for Dental therapy An apprentice will predominately work with a dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist, clinical dental technician or orthodontic therapist within a surgery environment with patients attending throughout the day. The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide chair side support to all dental professionals and ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control. Dental nurses prepare instruments, materials and medicaments for dental procedures, mix materials, sterilise instruments, keep records, note dictation, carry out stock control and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout their visit.
After completion of the Apprenticeship, apprentices can register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse.
As an Apprentices you will then practice, develop and refine your skills and behaviours in the workplace with regular coaching from your assessor. You will also be observed in the workplace on at least 3 but typically 4 occasions to identify that the standards of competence are being met. There will also be witness testimonies provided by your mentor/line manager and recorded professional discussions covering competence towards the standard. Your assessor will complete a progress review in the first 6 weeks and every 8-10 weeks thereafter, which will require your Employer’;s presence and input.
There is no cost to an apprentice.
If you are an employer employing an apprentice over the age 21 (without an EHCP) then you are likely to pay 5% towards the training cost.
If you are an employer with an Apprenticeship levy (i.e. your payroll exceeds £3 Million) then you will pay in full from your levy account.
For more information on this Apprenticeship or other Apprenticeships we offer, please contact our friendly Apprenticeship team on 01243 812948 or email apprenticeships@chigroup.ac.uk