Dental Nursing CertHE

**Overview**Dental nurses support dentists in all aspects of patient treatment and care. On this 1-year CertHE Dental Nursing course, you’ll get the knowledge and practical skills required to achieve safe beginner status, become a vital member of the dental team and register with the General Dental Council (GDC).By completing this course, you’ll be set to take on careers across the dental industry. You could work at a general dental practice, a hospital, with the community dental service or in the armed forces or continue your studies at diploma or degree level.**Professional accreditations**This course is accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC).**What you'll experience**On this course, you'll:- Build your team-working skills by studying alongside dental hygiene, dental therapy and undergraduate King’s College London Dental Institute students- Use some of the best facilities for dental students in the country, with treatment bays and simulation technology that includes our Phantom Head skill lab, a full radiography suite and an electronic patient records system- Develop knowledge in a range of dental restorative and preventative procedures as well as the professional skills and behaviours that you need as a dental nurse- Complete a programme of statutory and mandatory training as part of our commitment to the NHS, including the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck, body systems, and understanding health, safety and infection control**Careers and opportunities**What can you do with a Dental Nursing CertHE?As a registered dental nurse, you’ll be qualified to take on roles in any sector of the dental industry, including:- general dental practice (NHS or private)- corporate dental practice- hospital dental services- armed forces- specialists dental practice- health promotion**What jobs can you do with a Dental Nursing CertHE?**Roles our graduates have taken on include:- dental nurse- practice manager- practice ownerAfter the course, you could also apply to study on our Diploma in Advance Dental Nursing, BSc (Hons) Advanced Dental Nursing, BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy degree or another post-registration course.Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job at the end of the course. You can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.