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The College has offered the NVQ Level 3 in Oral Health Care (Dental Nursing) for Dental Nurses for a number of years with success rates every year of 80-90%.

All our assessors and tutors are qualified dental nurses with recent practice, working in dentist surgeries, so fully understand the demands of the role of dental nurse.

The College has such a reputation for training that we now take NVQ candidates from across the whole of Yorkshire.

Compulsory General Dental Council registration for dental nurses and dental technicians comes into effect on 31 July 2008. Therefore, from this date, every dental nurse or dental technician in the UK must be registered with the General Dental Council.

Our team of qualified assessors provide guidance for the whole dental team and can help with the compliance of the continued professional development obligations required.

The flexibility of how we deliver training is one of our major strengths. It can be delivered on your dental premises, or tuition can be accessed through our distance learning packages. Our dedicated team can discuss how both of these methods operate and which of the methods is preferable to you and your practice needs.

Dental Nursing NVQ Level 3
This level of NVQ focuses on direct chairside work and support during a range of dental treatments.

NCFE Certificate in Infection Control Level 2
This course is for anyone who is interested in the prevention and control of infection within the workplace. This is an initial training in infection control.

NCFE Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines
This course is for anyone who would like to learn about safe handling of medicines in the workplace, or wants to receive initial training in the safe handling of medicines.

Infection Control Awareness - CPD for Dental Nurses
The course will cover the following topics:- -Signs and symptoms of infection -Legislation update for infection control -Best practice within the dental surgery -Hygiene and housekeeping principles

Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
This Certificate is a qualification suitable for dental nurses who assist in orthodontic procedures and is only available through approved centres. Students are required to attend a programme of theoretical instruction and also compile evidence of practical competence through a portfolio of experience.

Certificate in Dental Radiography
The Certificate in Dental Radiography is a qualification for dental nurses, therapists and hygienists who are required to x-ray patients under the direction of a dentist. The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R 2000) require all operators who are involved in x-raying patients to be adequately trained to ensure the radiographs produced are of optimum diagnostic quality and expose both patients and staff to the minimum possible radiation dose.

Certificate in Oral Health Education
The Certificate in Oral Health Education is a qualification suitable for dental nurses who are required to provide Oral Health education to patients under the direction of a dentist. This qualification is only available through approved training centres and is an essential requirement if you wish to progress onto the Dental Therapy course.

Dental Nurse Operator/Infection Control Awareness
This flexible course meets the requirements for a proportion of the recommended hours for two of the three core subject areas defined by the General Dental Council and offers four hours of verifiable CPD.

Perhaps you already employ qualified dental nurses but they may wish to update their knowledge? Our VRQ course can satisfy their requirements for CPD as a stand-alone qualification. Call us for details.

Another benefit of using Services to Business for your training is that many of the courses that we offer can be tailored to accommodate the dental industry and your own special requirements.

Examples include:

• First Aid
• Business and Administration
• Customer Service
• Equality and Diversity
• Infection Control
• Safe Handling Of Medicines
• NVQ/VRQ in Dental Nursing
• Health and Safety
• Control of MRSA
• National Certificate in Dental Nursing
• Child Protection
• Health Trainers Course

We are happy to discuss your particular practice requirements without obligation. Call us on 01924 789715 to discuss how we can help you to continue to comply with important new legislation.

To book a place on any of our courses or to find out more information, complete an e-form with your details and we will contact you.

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