The Dental Nurse (Integrated) role complements the role of other dental
professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to
dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care. Dental Nurses may
work in a variety of clinical environments and the Apprenticeship reflects all
aspects of clinical responsibilities and duties of a dental nurse’s role and
will provide the apprentice with the relevant qualification to apply to the
General Dental Council (GDC) for professional registration as a dental
nurse.
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Dental Nurse (Integrated) Apprenticeship
Level 3 - Advanced
Dental Nurse (Integrated) Apprenticeship
Dental Nurses are registered professional and work within the standards and
scope of practice defined by the GDC Scope of Practice document (Sept 2013) On completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice can register with the
General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Matthew Boulton College
01-08-2025
£0.00*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 0 Weeks
Applicants will require 4 GCSEs at Grade C/ Level 4 or above, including English and Math’s. Please note: Level 2 Functional Skills in both English and maths is also accepted as an equivalent to GCSE’s. Employers also look for skills like motivation, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and will set their own specifications depending on the role.
Only apprentices who begin their apprenticeship training when aged 16-18 will continue to be subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and maths. Apprentices who begin their apprenticeship training when aged 19+ will no longer be subject to the mandatory requirement to study towards and achieve English and maths. However, for apprentices aged 19+, the apprentice or their employer can still choose for the apprentice to study towards an English and maths qualification.
Typical duration is 24 months and you will be required to complete qualifications during the period usually with set study days. As part of the apprenticeship, there will be a number of specific skills that your employer or college tutor will monitor and observe to prove that you reached a certain level of understanding. Assessment will be through portfolio evidence and examinations.
On completion of the apprenticeship, you could train in Dental Radiography, Oral Health Promotion or Dental Practice Management. You might choose to train as a Dental Hygienist or a Therapist.