{"id":2186,"date":"2025-01-22T15:34:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/dental\/?page_id=2186"},"modified":"2026-04-07T20:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:03:35","slug":"post-registration-certificate-in-orthodontic-nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/dental\/post-registration-certificate-in-orthodontic-nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"Post registration Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>This course is aimed at dental nurses who assist in orthodontic procedures.<br \/>\nThe course will run over one year.<br \/>\nThe study days will include all the theoretical instruction and practical experience needed to fulfil the NEBDN syllabus along with the support required to compile and submit your Record of Competence and sit the NEBDN examination.<br \/>\nThese study sessions are delivered via a blended learning approach, with the majority taking place remotely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<section>\n                            <div class=\"c-expanded-content\">\n                            <div class=\"c-accordion close-it\">\n                                     <div class=\"c-accordion__item scrollup\" id=\"expand_entry_requirements\">\n                         <a href=\"#expand_entry_requirements\" class=\"c-accordion__title\">\n                            <div class=\"c-accordion__arrow\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/themes\/mft\/dist\/images\/accordion-triangle.svg\" class=\"svg\" alt=\"Arrow\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"c-accordion__title-heading\">Entry requirements<\/h3>\n                         <\/a>\n\n                          <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>To be eligible for the course you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold a recognised dental nursing qualification certificate<\/li>\n<li>Be registered with the General Dental Council<\/li>\n<li>Be able to meet the clinical requirements for the Record of Competence<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div> <div class=\"c-accordion__item scrollup\" id=\"expand_the_award\">\n                         <a href=\"#expand_the_award\" class=\"c-accordion__title\">\n                            <div class=\"c-accordion__arrow\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/themes\/mft\/dist\/images\/accordion-triangle.svg\" class=\"svg\" alt=\"Arrow\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"c-accordion__title-heading\">The Award<\/h3>\n                         <\/a>\n\n                          <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>To achieve the award, you will have to successfully complete:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Record of Competence<\/li>\n<li>A written examination paper (1 hour 30 minutes \u2013 multiple choice and extended matching questions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Underpinning knowledge and understanding are assessed by the written examination. Practical skills are assessed in the Record of Competence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div> <div class=\"c-accordion__item scrollup\" id=\"expand_written_examinationexamination_dates\">\n                         <a href=\"#expand_written_examinationexamination_dates\" class=\"c-accordion__title\">\n                            <div class=\"c-accordion__arrow\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/themes\/mft\/dist\/images\/accordion-triangle.svg\" class=\"svg\" alt=\"Arrow\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"c-accordion__title-heading\">Written Examination\/Examination dates<\/h3>\n                         <\/a>\n\n                          <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Candidates will be required to sit a 90-minute written paper consisting of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>45 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)<\/li>\n<li>30 items of Extended Matched Questions (EMQ\u2019s).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The NEBDN set the final examination date, dependent upon the start date of your programme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div> <div class=\"c-accordion__item scrollup\" id=\"expand_record_of_competence\">\n                         <a href=\"#expand_record_of_competence\" class=\"c-accordion__title\">\n                            <div class=\"c-accordion__arrow\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/themes\/mft\/dist\/images\/accordion-triangle.svg\" class=\"svg\" alt=\"Arrow\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"c-accordion__title-heading\">Record of Competence<\/h3>\n                         <\/a>\n\n                          <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                            The Record of Competence is designed to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills during orthodontic procedures as outlined in the NEBDN syllabus.<\/p>\n<p>To enable you to complete your Record of Competence you must complete all four sections before being entered for the final examination.<\/p>\n<p>Full details of the Record of Competence is available in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/2026-Orthodontic-Nursing-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">course Factsheet<\/a> [PDF, 232KB]\n                          <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div> <div class=\"c-accordion__item scrollup\" id=\"expand_cost_of_the_course\">\n                         <a href=\"#expand_cost_of_the_course\" class=\"c-accordion__title\">\n                            <div class=\"c-accordion__arrow\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/themes\/mft\/dist\/images\/accordion-triangle.svg\" class=\"svg\" alt=\"Arrow\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"c-accordion__title-heading\">Cost of the course<\/h3>\n                         <\/a>\n\n                          <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The total cost of the course is \u00a3950.00, which includes the initial registration and examination fee for the NEBDN. If you would prefer to pay the course fee through a payment plan, this can be discussed at the interview stage. An initial non-refundable deposit of \u00a3250.00 is required prior to commencing the course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div> <div class=\"c-accordion__item scrollup\" id=\"expand_interviews\">\n                         <a href=\"#expand_interviews\" class=\"c-accordion__title\">\n                            <div class=\"c-accordion__arrow\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/themes\/mft\/dist\/images\/accordion-triangle.svg\" class=\"svg\" alt=\"Arrow\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"c-accordion__title-heading\">Interviews<\/h3>\n                         <\/a>\n\n                          <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                            <\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n                          <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div> <div class=\"c-accordion__item scrollup\" id=\"expand_further_information\">\n                         <a href=\"#expand_further_information\" class=\"c-accordion__title\">\n                            <div class=\"c-accordion__arrow\">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/themes\/mft\/dist\/images\/accordion-triangle.svg\" class=\"svg\" alt=\"Arrow\">\n                            <\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"c-accordion__title-heading\">Further information<\/h3>\n                         <\/a>\n\n                          <div class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n                            If you are interested in applying, please complete the attached application form and return it either by post or email to <a href=\"mailto:admin.dcp@mft.nhs.uk\">admin.dcp@mft.nhs.uk<\/a>. If you would like to discuss the programme with a member of the team, please contact via email or telephone <a href=\"tel:0161 272 5670\">0161 272 5670<\/a>.\n                          <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/2026-Orthodontic-Nursing-Factsheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post registration Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing Factsheet here<\/a> [PDF, 232KB]<\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/04\/2026-Application-form-All-Post-Registration-Courses-2025.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application form<\/a> [Word doc, 77KB]<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>Back to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/dental\/careers\/school-for-dental-care-professionals\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The School for Dental Care Professionals homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] This course is aimed at dental nurses who assist in orthodontic procedures. 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