Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing
The Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge for supporting dental professionals during patient care and routine clinical procedures. The programme covers dental anatomy, chairside assistance, infection prevention, materials, equipment,...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Certificate in Dental Nursing offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge for supporting dental professionals during patient care and routine clinical procedures. The programme covers dental anatomy, chairside assistance, infection prevention, materials, equipment, communication, records, radiography support and emergency awareness.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Dental Nursing Fundamentals
- Role of Dental Nurses
- Dental Anatomy
- Tooth Morphology
- Oral Structures
- Chairside Assistance
- Restorative Procedure Support
- Surgical Procedure Support Awareness
- Preventive Dental-Care Support
- Dental Infection Prevention
- Instrument Decontamination
- PPE
- Dental Materials
- Instrument Handling
- Patient Communication
- Confidentiality
- Radiography Support Awareness
- Radiation-Safety Awareness
- Dental Records
- Emergency Response
- Safeguarding and Professional Ethics
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Dental Nurses
- Chairside Assistants
- Oral-Healthcare Support Staff
- Dental Clinic Support Personnel
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop dental-nursing competence.
- Strengthen chairside-support skills.
- Improve infection-prevention practices.
- Develop dental-material handling awareness.
- Improve patient communication.
- Strengthen dental record keeping.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical dental-nursing project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on dental-nursing project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total).
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