Our in-house programme is the National Diploma in Dental Nursing with the NEBDN (National Exam Board for Dental Nurses). We are an accredited course provider, and the course itself is the equivalent of a Level 3.
Our diploma is an online/distance learning programme, with a mix of eLearning on our own in-house LMS system and a work based record of experience, which is completed on an online platform called Pebblepad.
We hold 3 revision workshops leading up to your first exam. These are regionally-based and full-day sessions to give you the best chance at passing the exam.
Once coursework is complete you will sit a written and a practical examination. Both are completed online. The written exam is 100 questions (multiple choice and extended matching answers) and you will have 2 hours to complete this.
The practical exam (also referred to as the Observed Structural Clinical Examination or OSCE exam) is in two parts, an online workbook section and a zoom call with an examiner.
We allow students a retake of the exam free of charge to give them an additional opportunity to pass.
You will be appointed a practice-based mentor and witness to support you throughout your course. You will also have a marker who will mark your record of experience portfolio. For any other support, you are able to contact our Academy team at any time, and there are student dental nurse online drop-in sessions with an Academy Trainer should you need further help.