Dates TBC
Day 1: 31 May 2025 - NIMDTA
Day 2: 06 September 2025 - NIMDTA
Day 3: 04 October 2025 - NIMDTA
Day 4: 18 October 2025 - NIMDTA
Day 5: 08 November 2025 - NIMDTA
Day 6: 22 November 2025 - NIMDTA
Day 7: 24 January 2026 - NIMDTA
Day 8: 21 February 2026 - NIMDTA
Exam date - March 2026 online (TBC by NEBDN)
Course payment - £895.00 (this includes £210 exam fee) or option to pay in two instalments
Part 1 - £495 - Pay part 1 now to confirm your place
Part 2 - £400 - A separate link will be sent to pay the remaining balance. This needs to paid one month before commencement of course
Aims: To provide Dental Nurses with the educational experience, including the knowledge, critical understanding, intellectual skills, practical skills and personal attitude to enable them to provide effective and safe radiography for dental patients.
Objectives:
On successful completion of the programme, dental nurses should be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of radiography in dental practice
• Appreciate the scope of radiographic techniques and best practice in their use
• Demonstrate the knowledge to practice effective dental radiography Understand the importance of complying with contemporary guidance relating to the environment, facilities and equipment required for dental radiography
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the issues involved in the scientific basis of dental radiography
• List the limitations, benefits and risks of dental radiography
• Recognise own limitations, reflect on experiences and appreciate the need for continuing professional development
• Practice effective and risk managed dental radiography
• Remain calm, decisive and purposeful whilst managing and handling difficulties or complications
• Empathise with patients and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, parents, carers and colleagues