Eleven mandatory units:
• Preparing for professional practice in
dental nursing
• The impact of health and safety legislation on working
practices in the dental setting
• Prevention and control of infection in the
dental setting
• Dental and regional anatomy, oral health assessments and
treatment planning
• Recognising and supporting actions during first aid and
medical emergencies
• The safe use of ionising radiation to produce quality
radiographic images
• Provide support for the control of periodontal disease
and caries, and the restoration of cavities
• Provide support during the
stages of prosthetic treatments
• Provide support during the stages of
endodontic procedures
• Provide support during extractions and minor oral
surgery
• Scientific and practical information to support the patient’s oral
and physical health
Maths and English are key elements of apprenticeship programmes and if you do
not already have a GCSE at grade A*-C (9-4) in these subjects you will be
required to study Functional Skills at the appropriate levels.
Skills in Maths and English will support your apprenticeship programme,
assisting you with assignment writing, research, job applications,
presentations, managing your own finances and interpretation of data, to mention
just a few. They will also help you in the future. Most employers are looking
for ability in these areas and the majority of university courses require you to
have Maths and English GCSEs at A*-C (9-4). Therefore, the development of Maths
and English is so important, whatever your field of study.
