Dental Nurse Assistant Level 3

Course code: ABC953

Is your desired career becoming a dental nurse assistant? Well now you can learn the skills and knowledge you need, from home!

Explore the role of a dental nurse and identify their responsibilities
Consider health and safety in the dental setting
Understand how teeth are noted and basic tooth anatomy
Investigate oral health care and promote/prevent this to patients
Understand variants of dental charting
Learn about patient care before, during and after treatment

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This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.

You choose whether you want to study this course online or as a course pack. All your materials will then be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Dental Nurse Assistant Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

Introduction to the Role and Responsibilities of a Dental Nurse

Role and responsibilities
Professional bodies and standards
Attributes
Different roles

Unit 2

Health and Safety

Health and Safety
Hazards
Dealing with hazards
Developing plans

Unit 3

Anatomy of Teeth and Tooth Structures

Dentition of teeth
Functions
Components
Anatomy
Periodontium

Unit 4

Oral Health and Disease

Promote a healthy mouth
Signs and symptoms of disease
Oral diseases
Role of the hygienists and treatments they offer

Unit 5

Dental Charting

Dental charting
Abbreviations
Teeth and tooth surfaces
Periodontal charting

Unit 6

Patient Care

Medical Emergencies
Patient Medical Records
Dental Teamwork
Patient Complaints

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

This course will take you 12 months to complete. This gives you more than enough time to complete your studies.

Study Method

This course will enable you to work when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our award-winning support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol in this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course. Although it would be advisable to have a good level of English and maths and experience studying a science course such as biology at level 2.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course? 

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Dental Nurse Assistant Level 3.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.