COURSE MODULES

This diploma course has been designed around the current National Examination Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN) curriculum.

Classes will run every fortnight Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. In order to have the full benefit from all of the lessons; it is most important that you attend all classes.

The curriculum is based on the GDC registration requirements for Dental Nurses and covers 4 important domains of professional practice; Clinical, Professional, Communication and Management & Leadership.

TOPICS COVERED IN CURRICULUM

1. Professionalism and the role of the dental Nurse
2. Health & Safety and Infection control in the workplace
3. Legal and Ethical issues in the provision of dental care
4. Emergencies in the Clinical environment
5. Anatomical structures and systems relative to dental car
6. Oral disease and pathology
7. Patient care and management
8. Assessing patients’ oral health needs and treatment planning
9. Oral health promotion and preventive dentistry
10. Radiography
11. Endodontics
12. Restorative dentistry
13. Extractions and minor oral surgery
14. Orthodontic procedures
15. Dental drugs, materials, instruments and equipment
16. Pain and anxiety control in dentistry
17. Children protection

Topics will be covered appropriately to meet the needs of the students with the use of different teaching and assessment methods; these may include PowerPoint presentations, practical hands-on sessions, group work, presentations, periodic tests and mock examinations.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

For those students that require additional support, we are committed to helping you.

If you feel any additional support needs become apparent during your training, please speak with your tutor, who will be able to assist.

Progress reports will be monitored and written within your Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

NEBDN WRITTEN AND OSCE EXAM

The exam format is as follows:

PART 1

Written Examination

Written examination will be held online. Students will require reliable IT equipment and an internet connection for the examination.

The first part consists of a written paper containing a mixture of Single Best Answer questions in the form of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) and Extended Matching Questions (EMQs).

Students will be given 2 hours to complete 60 Multiple Choice Questions and 40 Extended Matching Questions.

The first part will be held in November and April and the successful candidates in this part will be automatically entered for the OSCE Examination (practical) which is to take place on January/ June; details about the OSCE examination will be communicated to the students.

PART 2

OSCE Examination

Once the written examination has been passed the student can enter the practical part of the exam, it will consist of a number of OSCEs or Objective Structured Clinical Examinations. An OSCE is a multi-station examination in which candidates spend a fixed period of time at each station before moving on to the next. Stations may be set up in several different rooms. They require candidates to undertake a task, such as mixing impression material, setting out an instrument tray, or giving advice or an explanation to a real or simulated patient.

The OSCE examination is held at the end of January and June. During the COVID-19 pandemic the NEBDN have moved the OSCE exam online and it differs slightly to the above structure.

The OSCE examination will take place over two assessments.

The first exam will last 40 minutes and consist of four scenario-based stations. Students will be required to describe verbally the steps they would take to complete a procedure or give patient advice via Zoom.

The second exam is an online workbook which consists of seven stations. Students will be given a maximum of 1 hour to complete the workbook.

EXAMINATION ENTRY POLICY

For student to be eligible to be registered for Examination, the following requirements must be met:

• Students must have at least 80% attendance record.
• Students must achieve 76% in Mock Examination held prior to the examination.
• RoE (Record of Experience) must be completed by the deadline set by Everest Education Limited. Tracking documentation completed.
• Students must have completed payment of tuition fees if installments are agreed.
• Examination form must be completed and fee paid in full by the deadlines.

FEES POLICY

Total course fee: £2000

Payment plan on course fees available:

• Initial payment of £500 followed by 6 interest-free monthly instalments of £250
• Full fee upfront during course registration (£200 Off in total fee)

Payments should be made by the end of every month from the moment they start the course. The fee payment calendar will be provided by the college. It is therefore imperative that these monthly payments remain uninterrupted and each payment is successfully collected.

Fees are non-refundable should an applicant decide to leave before the start date or during the course. Fees will be refunded if, for unavoidable reasons, we cancel the course.

While it is important you manage your finances effectively, if you are experiencing difficulty with your fees you must contact the course director Meena Gurung to discuss your options as a matter of urgency.

While paying the college fee, applicants are advised to follow the verified payment gateway only.

College bank details:

Bank Name: Barclays Bank
Account Name: M Gurung
Account #: 73574504
S Code #: 20 61 82

RESIT AND MISSED DEADLINE POLICY

If you fail the theory or the practical part of the exam you can renew your support to the next available written or practical examination. This renewal will also include revision lessons (compulsory).

The renewal cost for re-sitting the NEBDN Theory examination is £425.00, this is made up of NEBDN Exam Resit Fee and course renewal by Everest Education Limited

If you had to re-sit the OSCE practical examination, the fee is £500.00, this is made up of OSCE practical Exam Re-sit Fee plus course renewal with Everest Education Limited. These fees include your examination fees, theory revision classes and mock OSCE practical revision exams prior to your OSCE Examination to assist you in preparation.

Please note, candidates must pass both parts of the examination within the 3-year validity period of the Record of Experience.

Student who fail to meet the deadline for RoE application in order to complete the exam that they originally booked the course for or fail to submit their RoE by the required completion deadline or fail to hand in your examination application form by the deadline in order to sit the examination that you originally booked the course for, will need to pay course renewal fee of £600.

Students who successfully completed their Coursework (eRoE) can defer the exam and transfer to the following course by agreement with the Tutor and Course Director. This will be subject to a £30 charge from the NEBDN in order to move the exam date. Once a student has applied for their RoE they are automatically assigned to the exam specified on the form, so any difference to this will incur the £30 charge. Please note that any extension fees to extend your course will be an additional cost to this.

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

Initial Assessment

Here at Everest Education Limited we are committed to provide excellent service tailored to individual student needs, hence the need for initial assessment which sub-divided into:

Basic literacy skills test: to enrol we require applicants to successfully pass on initial literacy test

Learning Styles: we understand that students learn in different ways and that individual learning styles are different from each other and therefore information about individual learning styles are gathered at the induction by giving students VARK Questionnaire to fill which will help us to tailor our lessons in a way that benefit all students.

 

Continuous Assessment

Assessing students’ progress is very important and this forms an integral part of their studies as this will have impact on their eligibility for entry into the Examination. This assessment will be on going and documented throughout the course duration which will also be discussed at the reviews. It is therefore important for students to submit course work within the stipulated time. Different forms of assessment will be included in your learning which includes:

• Home works
• Group presentations
• Individual learner review
• Individual presentation
• RoE (Record of Experience)
• Periodic tests and Reviews
• 3 Mock Examinations

Monitoring of performance

To help ensure that students keep up to date with their studies and do not fall behind, the dental tutor will meet with each student individually during the course. This provides the student with an opportunity to discuss any areas of weakness or problems they may be experiencing with the course. It also provides the dental tutor with an opportunity to discuss any areas of concern she/he may have and the actions that should be taken to address them.

On-Line Record of Experience (eRoE)

The Record of Experience, a form of work based continual assessment, is a mandatory part of the syllabus and evidence of its completion must be submitted to the NEBDN, by the course tutor, prior to sitting the exam. The Record of Experience is a written record of workplace activities carried out under the observation of a GDC registrant. Full support of the Dental Nurse’s employer will be required.

 Your tutor will explain how to complete this and further details are in your Prospectus.

The ROE comprises of 5 units

UNIT 1

• Preparation and maintenance of the clinical environment
• Sterilisation process
• Disinfection of impressions
• Supplementary outcomes

Unit 2

• Assisting in preventive techniques
• Supplementary outcomes

Unit 3

• Assisting in clinical assessments
• Assisting in the taking and processing of radiographs
• Supplementary outcomes

 

 

Unit 4

• Assisting in cavity restoration procedures
• Assisting in endodontic procedures
• Assisting in the preparation and fitting of fixed prosthesis
• Assisting in the preparation and fitting of removable prosthesis
• Supplementary outcomes

Unit 5

• Assisting in extraction procedures
• Assisting in local anaesthetic procedure
• Supplementary outcomes

The workplace will be required to provide a mentor for the trainee, who will be a contact for the course tutor. We will issue progress reports to the employer and report any issues such as poor attendance or falling behind with coursework. The student, mentor or employer can discuss any concerns with the tutor at any time.

The NEBDN Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Training Practice Monitoring Forms (TPMFs) must be completed within 14 days of the Course Induction taking place.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

Our policy is to provide and maintain safe and healthy teaching conditions, equipment and systems of work for all our employees and students, to provide the training and supervision needed for this purpose.

A Health and Safety brief will be carried out at the start of the first session including procedures to follow in the event of a fire.

The following rules are to be followed whilst you are at Everest Education Training Centre:

• Keep the training room, kitchen and toilet facilities clean and tidy
• Please pay special care and attention to the training room’s furniture and carpets.
• Do not enter any other offices or room at any time
• Only smoke/vape in designated areas outside of the building. No smoking and vaping inside the building or toilets as you will be prosecuted.
• Do not leave personal belonging unattended, as Everest Education Limited will not be responsible for theft, loss or damage to property.
• Please switch all mobiles phones whilst in classroom.
• Please always be considerate to other students whilst you are studying in class.
• Please do not swing on chairs or sit on table
• In any practical sessions where instruments and materials are used, these must be handled and used as instructed by the Tutor.
• Students must inform the Tutor in advance of any known allergies.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

We recognize that sometimes people are away on holiday, late, sick or unable to attend. Absences must be notified in advance, and sickness must be reported to the Training Centre.

As a student Everest Education Limited would encourage 100% attendance, however, to be eligible for entry to sit for the Examination, your attendance must be at least 80% of the course throughout the year.

Attendance register is taken at every class in order to monitor student attendance. Your attendance will be discussed at the reviews along with your progress throughout the course.

Everest Education Limited will record, monitor and report on the attendance of all students for all their timetabled classes. Any absence will be unauthorised unless there is a valid reason.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Reporting any absence due to illness or other reason to the Training Centre by 09.00am on the first and any subsequent day of absence using Training centre’s email address or contact telephone number provided at the induction session.
• Leave voicemail messages in the event that no reply is received to a telephone call to the Training Centre.
• Do everything possible to avoid unnecessary absence by making medical appointments outside class time unless it is an emergency.
• Avoid going on holiday during term time.
• Provide medical evidence to the Training office to support absence of more than 5 consecutive classes.
• Give prior notification in the event of any foreseen authorized absence. Everest Education reserves the right NOT to enter you into the exam if you: have not attended at least 80% of the course sessions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The aim of this policy is to communicate the commitment of the Management Team to the promotion of equality of opportunity in Everest Education Limited.

It is our policy to provide equality of service to all, irrespective of:

• Gender, including gender reassignment
• Marital or civil partnership status
• Having or not having dependants
• Religious belief or political opinion
• Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins)
• Disability
• Sexual orientation
• Age

We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All student applicants, employees and others who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without any discrimination.

We recognise that the provision of equal opportunities in the workplace is not only good management practice; it also makes sound business sense. Our equal opportunities policy will help all those who attend this centre to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be utilised fully to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.

This Equal Opportunity policy applies to all students and staff of Everest Education Limited. Students’ employers will have in place their own Equal opportunity policy, and students are asked to discuss this with their employers.

 

 

We are committed to:

• Promoting equality of opportunity for all persons
• Promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all persons are treated with respect
• Preventing occurrences of unlawful direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and victimization
• Fulfilling all our legal obligations under the equality legislation and associated codes of practice
• Complying with our own equal opportunities policy and associated policies
• Taking lawful affirmative or positive action, where appropriate
• Regarding all breaches of equal opportunities policy as misconduct which could lead to disciplinary proceedings.

This policy is fully supported by course director

The course director has specific responsibility for the effective implementation of this policy. Each employee of Everest Education Limited also has responsibilities and we expect all our employees to abide by the policy and help create the equality environment which is its objective.

In order to implement this policy, we shall:

• Communicate the policy to college staff, job applicants, student applicants and other relevant individuals.
• Provide equality training and guidance as appropriate, including training on induction and course activity.
• Ensure that those who are involved in assessing candidates for recruitment or promotion will be trained in non-discriminatory selection techniques
• Incorporate equal opportunities notices into general communications practices (e.g., staff and student newsletters, internet)
• Obtain commitments from other persons or organisations such as subcontractors or agencies that they too will comply with the policy in their dealings with our organisation and our workforce
• Ensure that adequate resources are made available to fulfil the objectives of the policy.

We will establish appropriate information and monitoring systems to assist the effective implementation of our equal opportunities policy. The effectiveness of our equal opportunities policy will be reviewed annually, in consultation with the recognised professional bodies and action taken as necessary.

Students who believe that they have suffered any form of discrimination, harassment or victimisation are entitled to raise the matter through the agreed procedures – a copy of these procedures are available from the course co-ordinator. All complaints of discrimination will be dealt with seriously, promptly and confidentially. In addition to our internal procedures, employers and students have the right to pursue complaints of discrimination to an industrial tribunal or the Fair Employment Tribunal under the following anti-discrimination legislation:

• Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976, as amended• Disability Discrimination Act 1995, as amended, for example, Grievance Procedures
• Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, as amended
• Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003
• Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, as amended
• Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
• Equal Pay Act (Northern Ireland) 1970, as amended.

However, students wishing to make a complaint to a tribunal will normally be required to raise their complaint under our internal grievance procedures first.  Every effort will be made to ensure that students who make complaints will not be victimised. Any complaint of victimisation will be dealt with seriously, promptly and confidentially. Victimisation will result in disciplinary action and may warrant dismissal.

Further Information

The Equality Commission can provide advice and guidance on promoting equality of opportunity in the workplace and further information on a range of equality issues. Our information and advice to employers, service providers and individuals is free and confidential.

For further information please contact us:

Enquiry Line: 028 90 890 890 (for all information & advice enquiries)
Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Equality House
7-9 Shaftesbury Square
Belfast BT2 7DP
Tel: 028 90 500 600 (Reception/Switchboard)
Textphone: 028 90 500 589

General Conduct

The General Dental Council (GDC) set out clear standards for how Dental Care Professionals are expected to behave with regards to professionalism. 

Information and standards can be found at http://www.gdc-uk.org/, Standards for Dental Care Professionals.

The following rules are to be followed whilst you are at Everest Education Limited:

• Do not disturb or disrupt lessons.
• Please switch off all mobile phones whilst in the classroom.
• Keep the training room, kitchen, toilet facilities clean and tidy.
• No smoking and vaping inside the building or toilets as it is a fire hazard.
• Do not leave personal belongings unattended, as Everest Education Limited will not be responsible for theft, loss or damage to property.
• Always register as soon as you get into the class room.
• Attendance are important in order for you to pass your course, therefore you must attend the course.
• Verbal and physical abuse towards the tutor, staff or other students at the Training Centre.
• Any fraudulent signing of documents is not tolerated.
• To enable us to monitor your progress and provide you with support and guidance to enable us to pass your exam successfully, all homework set by the course tutor must be completed and handed to the tutor when requested.

STUDENTS COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

Everest Education Limited welcomes feedback from its students. Whilst most of the feedback we receive is positive, we recognise that from time to time problems do arise and students may occasionally wish to express concern or dissatisfaction with aspects of the Training Centre or the services it provides. We aim to use the feedback gathered from such complaints positively to help us improve the services we offer and to enhance the Training Centres experience for all students.

Student complaint: where a student has a complaint against the training centre relating to the delivery of teaching, support services, administration, facilities, or other aspects of the student’s relationship with the training centre, please speak to a member of staff who will do their best to resolve any issue you may have and aim to ensure it does not happen again.

If you are not satisfied with the response please refer your complaint in writing to:

Course Administrator
Everest Education Limited
62 Pinkerton road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG22 6RF

Please include:

• Your name and address
• Details of the complaint including dates if possible
• The name of the person you have spoken to regarding the matter
• How you would like us to resolve the complaint

What happens next?

We will look closely into the issue and reply within 10 working days from when we receive your complaint. If it is not possible for us to give you a reply within this time, we will give you an interim response, telling you what is being done to deal with your complaint and when you can expect the full reply.

RAISING CONCERN POLICY

There may be occasions when someone’s professional conduct could be questioned or there could be concerns about the environment where treatment is being provided which may present an unsafe or harmful place for patients. Dental professionals must raise concern.

Our registration with the GDC makes them our obvious choice for seeking professional advice. The GDC Standards for the Dental Team document highlights the importance of acting on any concerns, and indicates that this must be done to benefit not just your patients but the whole dental system.

The GDC Principle Eight states:

8.1 Raise concerns if patients are at risk

8.2 Always put patients’ safety first.

8.3 Act promptly if patients or colleagues are at risk and take measures to protect them.

8.4 Make sure if you employ, manage or lead a team that you encourage and support a culture where staff can raise concerns openly and without fear of reprisal.

8.5 Make sure if you employ, manage or lead a team that there is an effective procedure in place for raising concerns, that the procedure is readily available to all staff and that it is followed at all times.

8.6 Take appropriate action if you have concerns about the possible abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

 

 

Patients expect:

• The dental team to act promptly to protect their safety if there are concerns about the health, performance or behaviour of a dental professional or the environment where the treatment is provided.
• A dental professional to raise concerns about the welfare of vulnerable patients.

Raising concerns about the performance of a colleague

All of us at one time or another have concerns about what is happening at work. Usually these concerns are easily resolved. However, when you are troubled about something that affects patient safety or professional conduct, it can be difficult to know what to do.

You may be worried about raising such an issue, perhaps feeling that it’s none of your business or that it’s only a suspicion. You may feel that raising the matter would be disloyal to colleagues or to the practice. You may have said something but found that you have spoken to the wrong person or raised the issue in the wrong way and are not sure what, if anything, to do next.

This policy aims to enable everyone to raise concerns safely, as early as possible and in the right way. This practice encourages you to raise your concerns and is committed to dealing with them in a responsible, open and professional way. To provide the best care for our patients, we need to protect the interests of our patients, our staff and the practice. If you are worried about something, please raise it when it is just a concern rather than waiting for proof.

Your Safety

Anyone who raises a genuine concern under this policy will be supported and protected from any adverse consequences or reprisals. You will not be at risk of losing your position on the course. If you are acting in good faith, it does not matter if you are mistaken or if there is an innocent explanation for your concern. We will not ask you to prove anything. We do not, of course, extend this assurance to someone who maliciously raises a matter they know to be untrue and we will take disciplinary action.

Anonymous Concerns

It is in the interests of Everest Education Limited that concerns can be raised openly and dealt with fairly and professionally. If you do not tell us who you are, it will be much more difficult for your concern to be investigated and for us to protect your position or give you feedback. Although we will consider anonymous reports, our policy is not suited to concerns raised anonymously.

How we will handle the matter

Once you have told us of your concern, we will investigate the matter and interview relevant individuals to assess initially what action, if any, should be taken. This may involve an informal review or a more detailed investigation. We will maintain records of every stage of the investigation and give you as much feedback as we properly can.

How do you raise a concern?

• At the induction evening the students are given a verbal explanation of our pathway to discuss any concerns.
• We have 2 separate people for the students to contact however it is usual for the tutor to be the first point of contact.
• A student would usually raise a concern by emailing the tutor or by speaking to them before or at the end of a lecture. The tutor will always ask if any student wants to speak to them individually at the end of a lecture. If the tutor has concerns about a student’s progress the same process is followed where the tutor will discuss it with the student initially.
• A private tutorial is held with the student which is documented and signed by the tutor and student. An agreed action plan is made.
• The tutor will then contact the practice either by email or by phone to discuss any issues if appropriate. A plan is agreed if needed to make the necessary changes. All e-mails are documented and saved in the student’s files.
• The tutor will let the student know of the outcome of the response from the practice where required.
• The tutor will follow up and check that the student’s concern has been resolved.
• This process can be repeated as needed.
• If there is a serious concern that cannot be resolved in this way, the course director would be informed and would decide on the next step depending on the nature of the concern. Likewise, if the tutor cannot resolve the issue, they may also involve the director to help decide on the next step.

If you are unsure about whether or not to raise a concern or you want advice at any stage, you can contact Public Concern at Work on 020 7404 6609 or www.pcaw.co.uk. Their lawyers can give you free, independent, confidential advice at any stage.

BEHAVIOUR POLICY

Our vision is to be an excellent Dental Nursing course provider; we will promote and expect the highest standards of student behaviour, in order that high quality learning can take place.

Everest Education Limited has a positive ethos which empathises respect, responsibility and participation; we have placed a high emphasis on establishing positive relationships with students, based on honesty and fairness; everyone will be expected to behave with courtesy and good manners.

• Staff responsibilities
• Rules
• Gross Misconduct

Staff have a responsibility to:

• Model the attendance, punctuality and behaviour expected from students.
• Treat students with respect.
• Ensure good quality teaching and to promote an enjoyable, engaging and stimulating classroom experience.
• Keep students safe from bullying or harassment in any form.
• Help ensure a quiet, calm atmosphere in the classroom.
• Take responsibility for developing their skills in managing behavior.

The following rules are to be followed whilst you are at Everest Education training Centre:

• Please switch off all mobile phones whilst in the classroom.
• Do not disturb or disrupt lessons.
• Keep the training room, kitchen, toilet facilities clean and tidy.
• Only smoke in the designated areas outside of the building. No smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes inside the building or toilets.
• Do not leave personal belongings unattended, as Everest Education Limited will not be responsible for theft, loss or damage to property.
• Always register as soon as you get into the class room.
• Please do not swing on chairs or sit on tables as this could lead to serious accidents.
• If you have any type of accident (however minor) please report it to the course tutor where she/he will record it in the Everest Education Limited accident book and call emergency services if needed.
• Verbal warning will be given to inappropriate behaviour followed by written warning if there is no improvement.
• Timekeeping and attendance are vital for you to pass your course; therefore, students must attend a minimum of 85% of all training sessions.
• Gross Misconduct will result in expulsion from the course.

Examples of behaviour which will give rise to expulsion for gross misconduct are:

• Smoking, vaping/e-cigarettes in the training centre or forbidden places
• Drugs
• Alcohol
• Theft
• Violation of Equal Opportunities policy
• Physical and verbal abuse towards a tutor, staff member or another student
• Destruction of property in training room or anywhere in the offices
• Any fraudulent signing of documents e.g., RoE registration forms

APPEAL POLICY

Everest Education Limited is committed to giving to you the best student experience possible. However, there may be occasions when you feel that you have grounds to appeal against a decision made by Everest Education Limited.

The Appeals process allows you to appeal against a decision taken about your academic outcome. This decision could relate to:

• Your marks awarded in Mock examination
• Any decisions made regarding signing off of RoE task

Everest Education Limited, in line with its values of fairness and openness, encourages learners to discuss any concerns with the tutor in the first instance. If they remain dissatisfied, they should follow the appeals procedure.

The grounds of the appeal must be clearly stated in writing and sent to the Course Director. The appeal will be considered by the Course Director and the decision communicated verbally to the student.

The Course Director will carry out relevant investigations based on the nature of the appeal. There are two possible outcomes:

• The original decision remains unchanged
• The assessment decision is amended – this could be both up or down.

The Course Director will advise the learner of the decision no later than 10 working days after the appeal is made.

As part of our commitment to a first-class student experience, seeks to resolve any difficulties between students and the Everest Education Limited as fairly and effectively as possible.

Everest Education Limited expects that students appreciate that appeals will not always result in their preferred conclusion. Regardless of the decision, you will be informed of the outcome of a formal appeal and the reasons for it.

All appeals are received, processed and considered in a consistent, fair and timely manner. Appeals will be dealt with in a confidential manner. Everyone involved in the process has a duty to maintain confidentiality. However, for an appeal to be fully investigated, it may be necessary to disclose the identity of the person making the appeal to anyone directly involved in the appeal and/or its investigation. We may need to provide relevant parties with a copy of the appeal and any evidence relating to it.

STUDENT FITNESS TO PRACTICE POLICY

Fitness to Practise is a key part of managing risks to patient safety and in meeting specific requirements relating to clinical and academic work, professional behaviour and health. Fitness to practise means ensuring that you are aware of your health and conduct at all times and are safe to be around patients, clients and members of the public. Student fitness to practise is called into question when behaviour raises a serious or persistent cause for concern about the ability to continue on a professional programme, or to practise after qualifying as a dental nurse.

Everest Education Limited expects the highest standards of behaviour from students on programmes of study leading to professional qualification. Everest Education Limited requires students to demonstrate that they are fit to practise in the profession they are being trained for. Being fit to practise requires that a professional has the skills, knowledge, health and character to do their job safely and effectively. Students in training need to demonstrate that they are fit to practise and that they meet the professional standards of conduct required for their award. The policy sets out Everest Education Limited procedure for handling situations where a concern is raised about a student’s fitness to practise. The purpose of the procedure is to ensure that the public interest is protected, while treating students fairly and equitably.

Students’ fitness to practice policy applies to all students registered on programmes of study at Everest Education Limited.

It is important that where a student displays signs of poor performance or behaviour, these are addressed before patients are put at risk.

This policy covers allegations relating to conduct, attitude, competence and health and sets out how Everest Education Limited respond to instances where a concern is raised regarding a student’s Fitness to Practise and the type of action that Everest Education Limited may take to deal with the concern.

The aim of this policy is to ensure that there is a fair, transparent and effective process for considering cases where there are concerns about a student’s suitability for professional education and training and/or Fitness to Practise.

The Fitness to Practise of students on training programmes will be assessed throughout the duration of the programme. If there are any concerns over the student’s Fitness to Practise, Everest Education Limited is required to investigate and address the issue under the training centres Fitness to Practise procedures.

Everest Education Limited has procedures in place to ensure that all students are eligible to start their training with us, if however, we find that a student’s fitness to practice comes into question during their training then the following protocol will be enforced.

For more understanding of student fitness to practice guidance, visit the GDC link here: student-professionalism-and-fitness-to-practise-guidance-for-students0353906a222e457388ebe358d7124643.pdf (gdc-uk.org).

Employment

Everest Education Limited does not guarantee employment to any student as a result of attending its training courses.

It is compulsory that you are employed within a dental practice as a trainee Dental Nurse and that your employer will commit and agree to mentor you throughout your training. They will also be required to assist in your training by giving expert Witness Feedback throughout the completion of your Record of Experience (RoE).  This relates to your Practical Experience Record Sheets (PERS).

Career progression

Once you are a qualified Dental Nurse (after passing your examinations), you are eligible to apply for GDC registration.

Once registration is successful, you will be required to undertake regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

It is your responsibility to record your CPD hours and submit to the GDC on a yearly basis.

POST REGISTRATION QUALIFICATIONS

The following post registration courses are suggestions for you to undertake and could be particularly relevant if your employing dental practice specializes in any of these areas: –

• Certificate in Oral Health Education
• Certificate in Dental Sedation Nursing
• Certificate in Special Care Dental Nursing
• Certificate in Dental Radiography
• Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing
• Certificate in Fluoride Varnish Application

In addition to the post registration courses listed above; registered nurses can take short courses such as impression taking etc. to improve their scope of practice.

Everest Education Centre details

The course will be held at:

• Basingstoke
• Aldershot
• Feltham

Tel.  07474424428, 01256974187

Email: meean@theeveresteducation.co.uk, neena65@hotmail.com

Website: www.theeveresteducation.co.uk

On the following days: Saturday/ Sunday weekly 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Resources and Equipment

Everest Education Limited will make available of all training and learning resources used by all dental nurses.

Resources and equipment provided are the following:

1. Projector for PowerPoint presentations
2. White board and marker pens
3. Flip charts and pens
4. Handouts
5. Chairs and Tables
6. Dental instruments and materials:
   • For Scale & Polish procedures
     • Mirror, tweezers, probe,
     • Hand scalers: Cushing, Jaquette, periodontal curette, sickle scaler, periodontal hoe and Gracey curette
     • Prophylaxis paste
     • Dental floss
     • Interdental cleaning aids
     • Polishing cup / brush
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   • For placement of an amalgam restoration
     • Disposable amalgam capsule and plastic and metal amalgam carrier
     • Amalgam plugger, carver, burnisher
     • Flat plastic instruments
     • Dappens pot
     • Matrix retainer and band
     • wooden/plastic wedges
     • articulating paper
     • Local Anaesthetic syringe, small and long needles, cartridges
   • For placement of a Composite restoration
     • Shade guide, transparent matrix strip, acid etch, composite compule, composite dispensing syringe, light cure lamp, orange shield, tungsten carbide/diamond finishing burs, polishing strips, white stones/fine abrasive discs/ strips/ rubber points.
   • For placement of a Glass Ionomer restoration
     • GIC-glass ionomer cement powder and liquid
     • Waxed paper pad
     • Spatula
   • For Pulpectomy
     • Mirror, probe, tweezers, excavators. amalgam plugger, serrated pluggers, carver, ward carvers, burnisher, plastic instruments. handpieces: low speed contra-angle hand piece for gates glidden burs, high speed air turbine hand piece for diamond /tungsten carbide burs, X-ray equipment
     • Root canal instruments; barbed broach, root canal reamer, root canal file
     • Endodontic dressing, paper points, temporary filling: glass slab, dappens pot, mixing spatula
     • Rotary paste filler, root canal finger spreader, gutta percha, root canal sealer, finger plugger
     • Rubber dam punch, rubber dam sheet. a rubber dam frame, rubber dam clamp, rubber dam clamp forceps
   • For denture construction procedure
     • laboratory prescription pad, impression trays, alginate impression powder, putty mix, spatula, mixing bowl, scoop, water measure, salivary ejector/aspirator tip
     • Willis bite gauge, wax knife, Le Cron carver, hot flat metal surface
     • Straight hand piece, acrylic burs and stones, large hand mirror
   • For Orthodontic Appliance
     • Orthodontic pliers, Adams universal pliers, Adams spring forming pliers, Maun’s wire cutters
   • For Simple Extraction
     • Upper right and left molar forceps, upper anterior forceps, upper pre molar forceps,
     • Lower molar forceps, lower anterior forceps, lower pre molar forceps
     • Deciduous lower and upper extraction forceps
     • Cryer’s elevator
     • Coupland elevators
     • Warwick James elevator
     • Luxators
     • Gauze bite pack
     • Post-operative instructions
   • For Surgical Extractions
     • Surgical aspirator tip, disposable scalpel handle and blade, cheek retractor, surgical handpiece, periosteal elevator, surgical bur, needle holders, suture scissors, suture needle and silk suture, Mitchell trimmer, bone rongeur

7. Study Models:
   • Human skull model
   • Human lower jaw model
   • Human teeth model
   • Human torso anatomy model
   • Tooth anatomy model
   • Dental caries tooth model
   • Orthodontic teeth model
   • Denture model

Study Materials

The student is expected to supply their own pens, pencils, note pads etc for the course as well as any additional textbooks that will assist the learning experience.

Recommended Books

• Basic Guide to Anatomy and Physiology for Dental Care Professionals Carole Hollins ISBN 978-0-470-65611-2
• H Levison Textbook for Dental Nurses 12th Edition by Carole Hollins ISBN-13: 9781119401346
• Questions & Answers for Dental Nurses C Collins Blackwell ISBN 978-0-470-67090-3