Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 3<br />
NVQ DIPLOMA IN<br />
DENTAL NURSING<br />
AGE: 19+ TYPE: PT (EVE) DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
LEVEL 4/5<br />
HNC/HND IN HEALTH<br />
& SOCIAL CARE<br />
(MANAGEMENT)<br />
AGE: 19+ TYPE: PT (EVE) DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
H<br />
This course is for you if you are currently working in a dental practice<br />
(minimum of 16 hours per week), or if you would like to pursue more advanced<br />
study within Oral Health Education, Sedation Nursing, Orthodontic Nursing,<br />
Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Duties & Role of Dental<br />
Surgery Assistant<br />
»»<br />
Reception, Clerical &<br />
Administration Duties<br />
»»<br />
Anatomy & Physiology<br />
»»<br />
Pathology Microbiology<br />
»»<br />
Causes & Prevention<br />
of Dental Diseases<br />
»»<br />
Sterilisation<br />
»»<br />
Instruments & Equipment<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
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Exams<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
Working as a dental nurse, or<br />
»»<br />
Potential of a job as a dental nurse (letter proof)<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Higher level study<br />
»»<br />
Employment<br />
»»<br />
Dental Anatomy & Physiology<br />
»»<br />
Dental Drugs & Materials<br />
»»<br />
Restorative Dentistry<br />
»»<br />
Orthodontics<br />
»»<br />
Anaesthetics<br />
»»<br />
Minor Oral Surgery<br />
»»<br />
Emergencies<br />
»»<br />
Dental Radiography<br />
»»<br />
Health & Safety at Work Act<br />
H<br />
The course has a vocational context with a strong<br />
managerial emphasis. Fundamental principles and<br />
theory are also covered so that students can keep<br />
up to date with current themes across the health<br />
and social care sector.<br />
You will have the opportunity to continue your<br />
study on the HND.<br />
UNITS<br />
»»<br />
Communicating in Health & Social Care Organisations<br />
»»<br />
Principles of Health & Social Care Practice<br />
»»<br />
Health & Safety<br />
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Managing Human Resources<br />
»»<br />
Managing Financial Resources<br />
»»<br />
Work Experience<br />
»»<br />
The Sociological Context of Health & Social Care<br />
»»<br />
Psychology<br />
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Understanding Specific Needs<br />
»»<br />
Employability Skills<br />
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Understanding the Learning Process<br />
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Influences on Health & Social Care Organisations<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
»»<br />
Written assignments<br />
»»<br />
Practical assessments<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
»»<br />
Level 3 qualification at Merit/Distinction, or<br />
»»<br />
1 A Level or 2 AS levels<br />
»»<br />
Employment in the relevant sector<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
IN WEST LONDON THERE ARE<br />
CURRENTLY 34,638 CARE WORKERS<br />
AND HOME CARERS EMPLOYED<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Progress onto year 2 to complete the full HND<br />
»»<br />
Further study<br />
»»<br />
Employment<br />
Find out more at wlc.ac.uk/healthandsocialcare<br />
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