Available for Clearing 2024
**Overview**
Dental nurses support dentists in all aspects of patient treatment and care.
On this 1-year CertHE Dental Nursing course, accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), you’ll get the knowledge and practical skills required to achieve safe beginner status, become a vital member of the dental team and register with the GDC when you graduate.
- Build your team-working skills by studying alongside dental hygiene, dental therapy and final year students from King’s College London Dental Institute
- Use some of the best dental facilit...
**Overview**<br/>Dental nurses support dentists in all aspects of patient treatment and care.<br/><br/>On this 1-year CertHE Dental Nursing course, accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC), you’ll get the knowledge and practical skills required to achieve safe beginner status, become a vital member of the dental team and register with the GDC when you graduate.<br/><br/><br/>- Build your team-working skills by studying alongside dental hygiene, dental therapy and final year students from King’s College London Dental Institute<br/><br/><br/>- Use some of the best dental facilities for students in the country at our Dental Academy, with 44 treatment bays, 2 individual surgeries, a phantom head skill lab, full radiography suite and an electronic patient records system<br/><br/><br/>- Work with real patients in the local community, gaining valuable work experience supporting our dental outreach project<br/><br/><br/>- Qualify with a CertHE in Dental Nursing when you complete the course, which allows you to register with the GDC as a dental nurse<br/><br/><br/>**Professional accreditations**<br/>This course is accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC).<br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>Dental nurses offer vital support to dentists by ensuring they have all they need to treat patients, such as preparing tools and materials, sterilising treatment spaces and managing patient records.<br/><br/>They also assist dentists as they carry out treatments, passing instruments as they need them, keeping a patients mouth clear of water and saliva, and making sure patients are comfortable and relaxed throughout. <br/><br/>Dental nursing is a crucial role within a dental team and since the pandemic, there is an even higher demand for dental nurses in the both the NHS and the private sector.<br/><br/>On this Dental Nursing CertHE, youll gain what you need to become a registered dental nurse, including knowledge of many dental restorative and preventative procedures, and professional and people skills.<br/><br/>Youll complete a programme of statutory and mandatory training as part of our commitment to the NHS, including the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck, body systems, and understanding health, safety and infection control.<br/><br/>Once you complete the course, you’ll be able to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) as a dental nurse, ready to work at a general dental practice, a hospital, with the community dental service or in the Armed Forces. Or, you could continue your studies at diploma or degree level.<br/><br/>**What areas can you work in with a dental nursing CertHE?**<br/>As a registered dental nurse, you’ll be qualified to take on roles in any sector of the dental industry, including:<br/><br/><br/>- general dental practice (NHS or private)<br/><br/><br/>- corporate dental practice<br/><br/><br/>- hospital dental services<br/><br/><br/>- Armed Forces<br/><br/><br/>- specialists dental practice<br/><br/><br/>- health promotion<br/><br/><br/>**Potential salary**<br/>As an NHS dental nurse in 2021, your starting salary would likely be between £20,330 (Band 3) and £22,549 (Band 4). With more experience as a senior dental nurse, you could make up to £31,534 (Band 5).<br/><br/>You could also work in the private sector, or as a locum dental nurse, for a competitive hourly rate. <br/><br/>**Work experience with patients in the community**<br/>To help you gain professional experience, youll help to provide free dental health services to the public at the Dental Academy and work with patients in local community settings.<br/><br/>Youll have the chance to offer preventative and educational dental support within institutions such as school clinics and hostels for homeless people, enabling you to gain a better understanding of the social impact of good dental care.<br/><br/>Our community work experience projects include:<br/><br/><br/>- outreach activity in community surgeries and maxillofacial departments in local hospitals<br/><br/><br/>- oral health promotion<br/><br/><br/>- supervised tooth brushing in infant schools<br/><br/><br/>- helping staff to develop oral care plans in residential homes<br/><br/><br/>- providing dental screening to offenders in the probation service<br/>
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.
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Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B751
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff80 80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 32 points in a pure Science subject. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE Diploma80 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science- must have pure Science element). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 26 points from the IB Diploma, with 5 points from a Higher Level in a pure Science subject. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)80 tariff points from Higher Level subjects, to include a in a pure Science subject at H3. GCSE/National 4/National 54 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science/4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English, Mathematics and Science. Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Scottish Advanced Higher80 Tariff points to include 2 Advanced Highers, with a pure Science subject at grade D. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 38, to include a Principal Subject in Science at M3. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)80 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, with 32 points in a pure Science subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A levelC,D,D 80 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, with 32 points in a pure Science subject. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. T LevelP M Pass (C or above in the core) - Merit Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Supporting the adult nursing team, Supporting the mental health team), T Level in Healthcare Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Assisting with healthcare science), T Level in Science |
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