SOPHIE ROWLANDS
This qualification allows candidates to make an application to enter the General Dental Council (GDC) professional register as a Dental Nurse. The candidate is then recognised as a qualified and competent dental nurse. The content covers and is mapped to the GDC Learning Outcomes for Dental Nurses and relevant National Occupational Standards. This qualification is approved by the GDC and meets Skills for Health qualification design criteria. (C&G: 4238-03) (Ofqual: 603/7221/7) (QiW: C00/4351/6)
Skills / Knowledge
- Clinical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Control And Prevention Of Infection
- Health Promotion
- Management Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Professionalism
Issued on
July 8, 2024
Expires on
Does not expire
Earning Criteria
Required
This person has achieved the pass criteria for all assessments for the following units:
301 Preparing for professional practice in dental nursing: 1. Be able to reflect on own current professional practice using a Personal Development Plan
7. Be able to communicate appropriately, effectively and sensitively.
302 The impact of health and safety legislation on working practices in the dental setting: 1. Understand health and safety theory
303 Prevention and control of infection in the dental setting: 1. Understand the significance of micro-organisms
7. Be able to safely carry out decontamination and sterilisation processes.
304 Dental and regional anatomy, oral health assessments and treatment planning: 1. Dental and regional anatomy, oral health assessments and treatment planning
305 Recognising and supporting actions during first aid and medical emergencies: 1. Understand the human respiratory and circulatory systems and potential impacts in a medical emergency
6. Understand the management of medical emergencies in the dental setting.
306 The safe use of ionising radiation to produce quality radiographic images: 1. Understand the regulations and hazards associated with ionising radiation
6. Be able to process a radiographic image.
307 Provide support for the control of periodontal disease and caries, and the restoration of cavities: 1. Understand the range of procedures, materials, instruments and equipment available for periodontal treatments
4. Be able to support the patient and clinician before, during and after restorative treatment.
308 Provide support during the stages of prosthetic treatments: 1. Know the purpose of fixed prostheses used in dentistry and the equipment, instruments and materials used in their construction
4. Be able to select and prepare the equipment, instruments and materials for removable prostheses
309 Provide support during the stages of endodontic procedures: 1. Understand endodontic treatments
310 Provide support during extractions and minor oral surgery: 1. Know the processes, equipment, instruments and materials for extractions and minor oral surgery
311 Scientific and practical information to support the patient’s oral and physical health: 1. Understand the reasons for providing patients with oral health information in response to promotional campaigns
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual. ( https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual )
This qualification is regulated by Qualifications Wales ( https://www.qualificationswales.org/english/ )
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