Oral Health Education for Dental Nurses (NW190917C)

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SubjectOral Health
DescriptionThis is a combined course comprised of an Online course with 4 full day face to face taught sessions. This course has been developed by the BDA to ensure that Dental Nurses receive the knowledge, experience and competencies to support patients with their Oral Health.
Additional information

Please read the following information carefully before considering an application:

The BDA Online course will begin for delegates on Monday 9th September 2019.

The taught sessions will be held on the dates below at the following venues:

  • Tuesday 17th September 2019- Preston Marriot Hotel
  • Wednesday 16th October 2019 - Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital
  • Tuesday 3rd December 2019 - Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital
  • Tuesday 18th February 2020 - Education Centre, Royal Preston Hospital

*Please note the first session is at a different venue*

To gain this award, students will need to:

  • Attend all four study days
  • Hold a recognised dental nursing qualification
  • Be registered with the GDC
  • Obtain consent from a dentist who is willing to support your practical work
  • Have access to a variety of patients
  • Have availability of a computer with internet and sound

Exam date: Saturday 21st March 2020.

It is expected that by applying for this course the student agrees that they are able to be released from practice for each teaching session.

Registration for each session will begin at 9:30am

The qualification will be awarded by the BDA and will require an additional exam fee of £124. This is payable directly to the BDA.

All CPD hours will be awarded by the BDA

Please note this qualification is subsidised by Health Education England North West

Only 12 places are available on this course. Places will be allocated on an application basis only. One applicant per practice only.

To apply for a place on this course, simply click here.

The closing date for applications will be Friday 23rd August 2019. Successful candidates will be informed if they have received a place during the following week.

VenueRoyal Preston Hospital, Preston - Lancashire  View details
4 SessionsSession 1:   Tue 17 Sep 2019, 10:00 to 15:00
Session 2:   Wed 16 Oct 2019, 10:00 to 15:00
Session 3:   Tue 3 Dec 2019, 10:00 to 15:00
Session 4:   Tue 18 Feb 2020, 10:00 to 15:00
LecturersVicky Brand & Karen Cashin  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Nurse

Development outcomeA, B, C
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours0:00
Cost£160.00
Aims

This course aims to encourage the development of effective communication skills and enable dental nurses to inform behavior change in the context of oral health and also wider health issues.

Objectives

please see attached sheet on document section for objectives

Learning outcomes

The dental nurse will obtain the correct knowledge and experience to enable them to be competent in delivering oral health advice.