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WELCOME TO THE
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING COURSE
Fire alarm, assembly point (Old Vic Theatre and gardens)Use nearest available exitDo not stop to collect your personal belongingsClose doors behind youFire Marshall (Ms. Oksana Muzaeva)
Health and Safety
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the buildingBreak time (confirm with Ms. Oksana)Toilets (1st and 2nd floors)Course material provided by Academy (bring notebook, pen, pencil)Food & drinks are not allowed in the classroom
ACADEMY RULES
The College requires regular attendance of lectures. You may be excused from attendance in the event of an emergency on medical groundsRespect must be shown to lecturers and all staff membersThe College does not tolerate any misconduct or abusive languagePunctuality is expectedIf you experience any difficulties or have any questions relating to your programme of study, your Course Instructor should be contacted in the first instance
ACADEMY RULES
Health & SafetyEmergencies in the Dental SurgeryStructure of a toothStatutory registration & teamworkProfessionalismChartingRecord KeepingMicrobiology & Infection ControlCommunicationPatient Management & CareDental Materials & Equipment
What to expect from the course
To learn and understand the complete syllabus of the National Diploma for Dental Nursing
Regional AnatomyGeneral AnatomyLocal AnaesthesiaGeneral Anaesthesia & SedationOral Disease & PreventionRadiography Restorative DentistryPaediatric DentistryGerodontologyRemovable ProsthesisOral SurgeryOrthodontics
What to expect from the course
To study out of hours (A minimum of 2 hours a day)
On successful completion of the Examinations, to become a fully qualified Dental Nurse
Aim to be working at a dental practice within approximately/ideally 3 months from start of courseTo complete homework on time (Refer to Scheme of Work) and to work within tutors deadlinesTo complete online ROE (Record of Experience)
What to expect from the course?
What is ROE? -It is a work based assessment portfolio -Includes a number of tasks based on the role of a qualified dental nurse. -Students need to complete these tasks in the workplace whilst being observed by a GDC registrant who acts as a ‘Witness’.Application for the ROE (when and how) –LWA will apply for ROELWA Deadlines for submission of online ROE : - will be announced on the first day of the course You will need to submit your ROE file to your Tutor 2 weeks prior
to this for a final marking. ROE to be marked by Tutor every week
Record of Experience (RoE)
All Witnesses observing the clinical activities must receive a documented, standardised level of training to ensure they are fully aware of their role and responsibilities. This is a mandatory requirement for all those GDC registered professionals acting as Witnesses to any student working towards the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing qualification.
WITNESS TRAINING
List of Examination Centres to choose from- Done via the application form which will be completed once your ROE has been successfully submitted.Exam Fees £425(Jan 2014) payable with the submission of application form – A deadline will be provided by LWA Office when applications are sent out. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Extended Matching Type Questions (EMQ):Resit options are available £50 theory £375 for practicalMock Exam To be confirmed by Tutor
Examination format
Levison’s Textbook for Dental Nurses (11TH Edition) by CAROLE HOLLINSBasic Guide to Dental Instruments (2ND Edition) by CARMEN SCHELLERQuestion and Answers for Dental Nurses (3rd Edition by CAROLE HOLLINS)
REFERENCE BOOKS
Aim to be working in a Dental Practice within 3 months - either paid or voluntary work.Minimum Requirements is 8 hours a week (2 days or can be split across sessions)Pay rates to range from min wage £6.31 an hour to £7.50 per hour.
Dental Nurse Work
CV PreparationInterview TechniquesSourcing OpportunitiesSelling yourself
Interview Workshop
LWA offer 12 month Support or up to the course examination.Full support and guidance through the course from both Tutor [email protected] and where necessary the Internal Moderator.
Student Support
STUDENT WELFARE Student Oyster card Wi-Fi Internet access Fitness centre Trips Accommodation CRB check SIM cards Student card Complimentary tea and coffee
CAREER PROGRESSION
Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma,
Postgraduate Diploma, Professional courses
leading to career opportunity opportunities.
Dental Nursing Diploma, Health Care
programme leading to an in demand
qualification.
