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NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing

Basic Life Support Course
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NEBDN NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING

Contact the Centre Manager for an application form
You can click here for the Dental Nursing Syllabus.

Enrol for dental nursing at Lifelong Learning Associates today and join our success story. Since 2007examinations, 32 of our students have qualified as GDC Registered Dental Nurses (RDN) and are working.  See below, a list of some of the GDC-registered dental nurses who qualified through us since the 2007NEBDN  exams.

GDC-Registered Dental Nurses who passed the exams through Lifelong Learning Associates 2007- 2012 include the following: 

  • Bridget Kifeletswe
    Cherry Ann James
    Tecla Maganga
    Francis Makanjuola
    Rudo Marange
    Kenneth Binnah
    Ewa Kopacka
    Olga Filatova
    Monika Mazurkiewicz
    Amanda Richardson
    Sonata Jakutoniene
    Farisai Mhoya
    Adriana Lizbeth Yepez Bianco
    Timea Arvai
    Aleksandra Dukat
    Petra Molnar
    Tracey Orpen
    Ramona Cakmak
    Judit Krako
    Eliza Grzeszczuk
    Liz Guiliana Suazo Moran
    Purna Manjari Chalapati
    Olga Blazkiv
    Ramona Melania Andries
    Regina Mikaro Cartmell
    Ankita Khatri
    Yulia Luzgina
    Tulihaleni Martha Matheus
    Aristita Mihaela Vladescu
    Kamila Mitkiewicz
    Kamila Wisniewska
    Marta Magdalena Zebrowska
     

The NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing is being transformed into the National Diploma.

Programme content:

Health and safety and Infection Control in the workplace
Emergencies in the Clinical Environment
Legal and ethical issues in the provision of dental care
Anatomical structures and systems relative to dental care
Oral disease and pathology
Patient care and management
Assessing patients’ oral health needs and treatment planning
Oral health promotion and preventative dentistry
Restorative dentistry
Oral Surgery
Orthodontic procedures
Dental drugs, materials, instruments and equipment
Pain and anxiety control in dentistry
Radiography
Communication
 

May 2012 - May 2013 NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing Course

We are enrolling dental nursing students for the part-time lessons held fortnightly on Saturdays from 10.00 a.m. to  3.30 p.m. Class commences on Saturday 26 May 2012 from 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Course ends May 2013. The tuition fee (excluding books and exams) is £950 and can be paid by instalments e.g. £350 deposit followed by 6 instalments. We help students in looking for work experience and in preparing for examinations. To enrol for the national diploma in dental nursing starting in May 2012, contact Clifford at info@lifelonglearner.co.uk.

The GDC approved National Diploma Curriculum (see full document on the downloads page)

The diploma curriculum is a competence-based learning programme in which certain skills are more important than others.
Competence Based Learning Outcomes (E=Essential; I= Important; S= Supplementary)
Assessment methods used where appropriate: MCQ, EMQ, OSCE, Record of Experience

For example:

1. Describe commonly occurring diseases of the mouth and their relevance to prevention and treatment (I)

2. Describe aetiology and processes of caries and periodontal disease and other oral diseases including tooth surface loss: erosion, attrition and abrasion (E)

3. Describe relevant and appropriate dental and oral anatomy and their application to patient management (I)

4. Describe relevant and appropriate physiology and its application to patient management (I)

5. Describe the structures and functions* of the major systems of the human body with particular reference to oral disease and treatment (I)

6. Demonstrate effectively the use of sterilization, decontamination and disinfection, including materials* used and their application (E)

7. Describe why the extraction of teeth maybe necessary (I)

8. Describe why the removal of roots and un-erupted teeth maybe necessary (I)

9. Explain why mucoperiosteal flaps, tooth sectioning, Investigation of soft tissue lesions and bone removal maybe necessary (I)

10. Describe commonly used dental biomaterials* and their application (E)

11. Describe relevant psychological and sociological aspects of health, illness, behavioural change and disease (I)

For the rest of the dental nursing diploma competences and links to sample assessment materials for the New Diploma Examinations, please visit  http://www.nebdn.org/diploma_in_dental_nursing.html.

The National Diploma in Dental Nursing Examination Format

Part 1 will be a written paper in which candidates will be given 2 ½ hrs to answer 75 Multiple Choice Questions and 50 Extended Matching Questions.
Part 2 will be a practical section called the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE’s) lasting 1½ hrs which involves candidates moving from one station to another where they will be tested on for instance mixing skills, CPR skills, communication of post treatment instructions, instrument identification (spotter) and so on. Candidates are required to pass Part 1 before admission for Part 2 OSCE’s. Part 2 of the diploma exam will be held six weeks after Part 1 exams. Candidates can re-take failed parts.

The 2012 National Diploma in Dental Nursing Exams will be a follows:
Part 1 May 2012 & Part 2 June 2012; Part 1 November 2012 & Part 2 January 2013

Exam entry is conditional on completion of a Record of Experience by a given deadline. Lifelong Learning Associates reserves the right to decline recommending a student for examinations based on its policies.
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NEBDN NATIONAL CERTIFICATE NOV 2010 EXAMINATION RESULTS
In the November 2010 National Certificate examinations, Lifelong Learning Associates had good results. Five candidates passed all the five elements i.e. Part A , Part B, Spotter, Practical and Oral. From a total of 20 candidates including re-sits the full breakdown was as follows:

Part A  18/20;  Part B  08/20/; Spotter 15/20;  Practical 15/20;  Oral 05/20

MAY 2011 NEBDN NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL NURSING EXAM RESULTS

Lifelong Learning Associates is pleased to announce that it has received very good results in the May 2011 NEBDN National Certificate in Dental Nursing examinations. Of the 17 candidates who sat, 7 passed all the exam elements (parts A and B, Spotter, Practical and Oral) and can now register with the General Dental Council (GDC) and wear the Registered Dental Nurse badge demonstrating that they are now qualified professionals complementary to dentistry PCDs.

Below is a full break down of the results for the 17 candidates:

Part A 15 passed
Part B 08 passed
Spotter 15 passed
Practical 15 passed
Oral (VIVA) 16 passed

NOV 2011 NEBDN NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL NURSING EXAM RESULTS

Of the 20 candidates who sat the November 2011 National Certificate Examinations, 9 passed all the parts below is the full breakdown:

Part A 15 passed
Part B 16 passed
Spotter 12 passed
Practical 19 passed
Oral 14 passed
 

CENTRE'S POLICY ON DENTAL NURSING EXAMS INCLUDING RE-SITS AS UPDATED ON 09.03.11

Lifelong Learning Associates reserves the right to decline to sign examination application forms for dental nursing candidates including re-sits because of poor class attendance i.e. below 90% of all scheduled lessons; reluctance to do revision tests and/or mock examinations in full; refusing to show evidence of attending revision classes at an NEBDN approved centre; refusing to obtain an examiners' report and breaching the Centre's policies which are obtainable from the office. Complaints and appeals should be filed in writing in accordance with the Centre's policies.

CENTRE'S POLICY ON WORK PLACEMENT REFERENCES FOR STUDENTS

In accordance with employment law, Lifelong Learning Associates will only action reference requests sent by e-mail to confirm a student's enrolment and attendance record as required by the GDC but cannot comment on a student's character, personality or integrity as that can only be provided by the present or previous employer/s if any. Policy updated on 19.12.11.

CENTRE'S ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DEFAULTS: Students are required to pay all tuition fees without defaulting. A student is expected to pay fees even when they decide to withdraw for their own reasons. LLA reserves the right to decline enrolling or recommending a student for examinations in accordance with its policies.

CONVENIENT, AFFORDABLE AND LEARNER-CENTRED COURSE

Our National Certificate in Dental Nursing course is conveniently done on a part-time basis in the evening once a week or on alternate Saturdays. Student dental nurses are therefore able to work part-time or full-time during the week in a dental practice doing work placement or clinical experience. We have small groups therefore students can participate with ease and benefit from help in completing their Records of Experience. Our tutors use lectures supported by multi-media equipment, in-class demonstrations, training videos, regular revision exercises and feedback. We cover all areas of the National Diploma in Dental Nursing assessment including the Record of Experience, MCQs, EMQs, OSCEs. We can help you in looking for work placement to obtain on-the-job practical experience. A number of our students have passed the National Certificate examination and are now working as registered dental nurses.

MAY 2010 NEBDN RESULTS

In the May 2010 National Certificate exams Lifelong Learning Associates of London had excellent results as follows: 12 of the 13 candidates passed PART A (Multiple Choice, Short Answers and Diagram); 10 of the 13 candidates passed PART B (Essay),  11 of the 13 candidates passed the Spotter (Instrument identification), 10 of the 13 candidates passed the Practical (Mixing dental materials) and 10 of the 13 candidates passed the Oral or Viva exam (Face-to-face dialogue with examiners). Those who did not pass are free to re-sit the units they failed only. We are very delighted to note that 4 students qualified as dental nurses in May 2010, which means that they can now apply to the General Dental Council (GDC) to become Registered Dental Nurses! They don't have to write any other exams in order to become RDNs.

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Why dental nursing?
There is a general shortage of dental nurses according to this link:
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/index.cfm?pid=51&catalogueContentID=305
What you will learn on the course:

• Health and safety and Infection Control in the workplace;• Emergencies in the Clinical Environment
• Legal and ethical issues in the provision of dental care;• Anatomical structures and systems relative to dental care;• Oral disease and pathology ;• Patient care and management ;• Assessing patients’ oral health needs and treatment planning;• Oral health promotion and preventative dentistry;• Restorative dentistry
• Oral Surgery;• Orthodontic procedures;• Dental drugs, materials, instruments and equipment;• Pain and anxiety control in dentistry;• Radiography and • Communication
 
Study Method:
You will learn the underpinning theory through face-to-face tuition in a real life classroom with other student dental nurses guided by a dental nurse tutor using modern learner centred training techniques, books, charts, models, instruments, multi-media equipment and other materials.
 
Textbooks used on the course:

• Levison's Textbook for Dental Nurses (Tenth edition)
Author: Carole Hollins
Publisher: Blackwell Science Ltd
ISBN: 9-7814-0517-7559-9
 
• Questions and Answers for Dental Nurses (second edition)
Author: Carole Hollins
Publisher: Blackwell Science Ltd
ISBN: 9-781-4051-4831-3
 
Assessment:
Apart from ongoing class exercises, tests and mock examinations marked by the tutor, candidates will do the final examinations in May or November set and marked by examination board – NEBDN. Exams are written at a hospital of the student's choice from the list supplied by the examination board. Students are expected to make their own bookings on time. 
 
How to qualify:
Although you now longer need to complete two years in order to qualify as a dental nurse, you still complete a full Record of Experience while preparing for the examination. The GDC will only register a dental nurse on production of the appropriate certificate such the National Certificate in Dental Nursing.
 
Help with work experience:
Dental practitioners in London have been very co-operative in offering our students opportunities to do work experience and as a training provider we have always assisted our students in finding jobs.

Fees: £950 (can be paid by instalments via a standing order or direct debit) We are not public funded.
 
To enrol
Contact Clifford on 020 7403 9969
Email info@lifelonglearner.co.uk
 
 

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Basic Life Support Course

Who is it for?
Trainee dental nurses, carers, social care assistants, health care assistants, nursing auxiliaries, nursing assistants working in care private residential and care homes, hospitals and other care settings, door supervisors, security guards, parents, teaching assistants, motorists and so on  
 
Learning Outcomes - at the end of the course participants will be able to
  • conduct a scene assessment
  • use barriers correctly
  • perform a patient responsiveness check
  • phone an Emergency Medical Service Number
  • recognise unresponsiveness and take appropriate action
  • place the person in a recovery position
  • open and maintain an airway using the appropriate technique
  • provide effective rescue breaths
  • perform Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)                        
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements
Course Fee: £90

Certificate of course completion is awarded at the end of course and is valid for 2 years.

How to apply:
Telephone 020 7403 9969 or 0777 5528 657.

Email info@lifelonglearner.co.uk or clifford.mashiri@btinternet.com

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