Post registration Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing

To be eligible for the course you must:

• Hold a recognised dental nursing qualification certificate
• Be registered with the General Dental Council
• Be able to meet the clinical requirements for the Record of Competence
• Have the support of your employer in completion of the Record of Competency and be able to commit to 100% attendance on the given course dates

Dental Nurses who DO NOT hold a recognised dental nursing qualification must undertake a pre course assessment.

In order to achieve the award, you will have to successfully complete:

• A Record of Competence
• A written examination paper (1 hour 30 minutes – multiple choice and extended matching questions)

Underpinning knowledge and understanding are assessed by the written examination. Practical skills are assessed in the Record of Competence.

Candidates will be required to sit a 90-minute written paper consisting of:

• 45 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• 30 items of Extended Matched Questions (EMQ’s)

The NEBDN set the final examination date, dependent upon the start date of your programme.

The Record of Competence is designed to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills during orthodontic procedures as outlined in the NEBDN syllabus.

To enable you to complete your Record of Competence you must complete all four sections before being entered for the final examination.

Full details of the Record of Competence is available in the course Factsheet [PDF, 183KB]

Please refer to the application form below.

All candidates must attend for an informal interview prior to being accepted on a course. This will take place by the course facilitator and can be either face to face at the school or via MS Teams.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the attached application form and return it either by post or email to admin.dcp@mft.nhs.uk. If you would like to discuss the programme with a member of the team, please contact via email or telephone 0161 272 5670.