SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing
Overview
This programme is designed to support learners working towards the SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing at SCQF Level 7, alongside the PDA in Dental Nursing at SCQF Level 7, providing the qualifications required for application for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a Dental Care Professional (Dental Nurse).
The programme will be delivered digitally and will provide the underpinning knowledge, understanding and occupational skills required for SVQ Level 3 in Dental Nursing. It will cover the principles and practices required to work safely and effectively within the dental environment, including relevant requirements for infection prevention and control, health and safety, patient care, dental procedures and professional practice.
On successful completion of the relevant qualification requirements, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and occupational competence required to progress towards registration with the GDC, subject to meeting all GDC registration requirements and holding the required registrable qualifications.
If you are a full-time resident in Scotland, a parent or carer to a child under the age of 18 and currently earning less than £33,000, you could access this course free of charge. Email StrategyOffice@nclan.ac.uk to find out more.
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Entry
This course is suitable for applicants who are interested in pursuing a career in dental nursing, including those who are:
- Currently employed in a dental practice as a trainee dental nurse
- Undertaking a Modern Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing
- Looking to begin their training and develop a career in dental nursing
Learn
This course will develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional understanding required to work effectively as a dental nurse and provide safe, high-quality patient care within a dental environment. You will learn to:
Professional Practice and Patient Care
- Understand the role, responsibilities and professional standards of a dental nurse.
- Provide safe, effective and compassionate care to patients within the dental environment.
- Understand the principles of patient confidentiality, consent, safeguarding and data protection.
- Maintain accurate patient records and understand the importance of effective documentation.
- Reflect on your own practice and identify opportunities for continuing professional development.
Communication and Teamworking
- Communicate and work effectively with patients, dental professionals and other members of a multidisciplinary dental team.
Clinical Practice and Infection Control
- Prepare and maintain the dental surgery and clinical environment.
- Follow appropriate infection prevention and control procedures.
- Prepare, handle, clean, disinfect and sterilise dental instruments and equipment in accordance with relevant procedures.
- Assist the dentist and other members of the dental team during a range of dental procedures.
- Prepare and maintain dental materials, instruments and equipment for treatment.
Health, Safety and Medical Emergencies
- Follow appropriate health and safety procedures within the dental practice.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies within the dental environment.
- Understand the importance of quality assurance, safe working practices and continuous improvement.
Oral Health and Dental Knowledge
- Understand the principles of oral health and provide appropriate oral health information to patients.
- Understand the basic anatomy and physiology relevant to dental nursing.
- Develop knowledge of common dental diseases, conditions and treatments.
Dental Radiography and Radiation Protection
- Understand the principles of radiography and radiation protection within dental practice.
- Understand the safe use of ionising radiation and the responsibilities of those involved in dental radiography.
- Develop the underpinning knowledge required to act as a dental radiography operator when appropriately trained and authorised, following the prescription provided by a GDC-registered dental practitioner and working within local procedures and relevant legislation.
