Dental Nursing
Our Level 3 qualification is recognised for registration with the General Dental Council and is an essential requirement for dental nurses. At Shape you will receive high quality training & gain practical experience in a local dental practice.
Duties include:
- Supporting the dentist & making the patient comfortable.
- Preparing instruments and materials for dental procedures & assisting with x-rays.
- Maintaining a high standard of infection control & health & safety.
- Making appointments & taking payments
Qualifications
- City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
On completion of your Level 3 you will be a qualified Dental Nurse. You may also progress onto higher education (via an access course) to study Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy and other courses.
Further Education at SHAPE TRAINING | Which jobs could I pursue? |
LEVEL 3 | Dental Nurse |
ENGLISH & MATHS
Depending on your previous grades you may need to study English and Maths. These are essential skills that all employers value. Your facilitator can answer any questions you have regarding this.
WORK EXPERIENCE / EMPLOYABILITY
We want to help you develop real skills for real jobs. That’s why we work closely with a wide range of employers to ensure all our courses give you the skills that they are looking for in their future employees. We know that getting real experience of your chosen field is vital that’s why we build practical skills and hands on work experience into our Dental Nursing courses.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
You’ll get the opportunity to develop a range of additional skills including the ability to work independently and as part of a team, putting together and delivering presentations, organisation and research skills.