Certificate in Oral Health Education

Key Information

Duration: 6 months

Date: March, September

Hours: 18 hours (3 hours Monthly)

Awarding Body: National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN)

Academic Level: Level 4

Fees: Â£990 (including examination fee)

Deposit: Â£290.00

Who it’s for: GDC registered dental nurse

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    Certificate in Oral Health Education

    Certificate in Oral Health Education

    About this qualification

    The Certificate in Oral Health Education is a Level 4 post-registration qualification. The pivotal role of an oral health educator within a dental practice involves promoting optimal oral health care and collaborating with patients in order to prevent oral diseases proactively.

    The NEBDN Certificate in Oral Health Education is meticulously crafted to empower dental nurses seeking professional advancement as oral health educators. This certification imparts the requisite knowledge and skills necessary to deliver oral health messages proficiently, educate diverse patient groups and adeptly tailor information and communication to individual patient needs.

    Learner Eligibility:

    • To be a registered dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC) or Irish Dental Council (IDC)
    • To have a supportive employer to supervise the completion of the Electronic Record of Competence (eRoC)
    • To have a valid First Aid / Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate of Completion
    • Be competent in written and spoken English in order to communicate effectively with patients, their families and dental and healthcare professionals

    How is the course delivered online?

    The lessons are delivered virtually via live zoom classes timetabled once a month.  Additional supporting materials will be available on our virtual learning environment (eTrain). These include, lecture slides, past video lessons, suggested reading materials and other key resources.

    Record of Competence:

    A comprehensive Record of Competence (RoC) must be completed as part of the programme requirements. The RoC encompasses three key sections:

    1. Practical Competence Assessment Sheets (PCAS)
    2. Case studies
    3. Supplementary outcomes

    Examination:

    The assessment consists of a 90-minute written examination with two sections:

    Part A – 45 multiple-choice questions (MCQ)

    Part B – 30 extended matching questions (EMQ)

    Examinations are conducted bi-annually in March and September.

    Qualification Attainment:

    To secure this qualification, candidates must:

    1. Successfully complete and fulfil the requirements of the Record of Competence (RoC).
    2. Pass the examination

    MAINTAINING GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE
    GENERAL HEALTH AND DISEASE
    PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT PLANNING
    PATIENT MANAGEMENT
    HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION

    Learner Eligibility:

    • To be a registered dental nurse with the General Dental Council (GDC) or Irish Dental Council (IDC)
    • To have a supportive employer to supervise the completion of the Electronic Record of Competence (eRoC)
    • To have a valid First Aid / Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate of Completion
    • Be competent in written and spoken English in order to communicate effectively with patients, their families and dental and healthcare professionals

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