1. WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DENTAL NURSING COURSE

2.  Fire alarm, assembly point (Old Vic Theatre and gardens)  Use nearest available exit  Do not stop to collect your personal belongings  Close doors behind you  Fire Marshall (Ms. Oksana Muzaeva) Health and Safety

3.  Smoking not permitted anywhere in the building  Break time (confirm with Ms. Oksana)  Toilets (1 st and 2 nd floors)  Course material provided by Academy (bring notebook, pen, pencil)  Food & drinks are not allowed in the classroom ACADEMY RULES

4.  The College requires regular attendance of lectures. You may be excused from attendance in the event of an emergency on medical grounds  Respect must be shown to lecturers and all staff members  The College does not tolerate any misconduct or abusive language  Punctuality is expected  If you experience any difficulties or have any questions relating to your programme of study, your Course Instructor should be contacted in the first instance ACADEMY RULES

5.  Health & Safety  Emergencies in the Dental Surgery  Structure of a tooth  Statutory registration & teamwork  Professionalism  Charting  Record Keeping  Microbiology & Infection Control  Communication  Patient Management & Care  Dental Materials & Equipment What to expect from the course To learn and understand the complete syllabus of the National Diploma for Dental Nursing  Regional Anatomy  General Anatomy  Local Anaesthesia  General Anaesthesia & Sedation  Oral Disease & Prevention  Radiography  Restorative Dentistry  Paediatric Dentistry  Gerodontology  Removable Prosthesis  Oral Surgery  Orthodontics

6. What to expect from the course  To study out of hours (A minimum of 2 hours a day)  On successful completion of the Examinations, to become a fully qualified Dental Nurse

7.  Aim to be working at a dental practice within approximately/ideally 3 months from start of course  To complete homework on time (Refer to Scheme of Work) and to work within tutors deadlines  To complete online ROE (Record of Experience) What to expect from the course?

8.  What is ROE? -It is a work based assessment portfolio -Includes a number of tasks based on the role of a qualified dental nurse. -Students need to complete these tasks in the workplace whilst being observed by a GDC registrant who acts as a ‘Witness’.  Application for the ROE (when and how) –LWA will apply for ROE  LWA Deadlines for submission of online ROE : - will be announced on the first day of the course You will need to submit your ROE file to your Tutor 2 weeks prior to this for a final marking. ROE to be marked by Tutor every week Record of Experience (RoE)

9.  All Witnesses observing the clinical activities must receive a documented, standardised level of training to ensure they are fully aware of their role and responsibilities.  This is a mandatory requirement for all those GDC registered professionals acting as Witnesses to any student working towards the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing qualification. WITNESS TRAINING

10.  List of Examination Centres to choose from- Done via the application form which will be completed once your ROE has been successfully submitted.  Exam Fees £425(Jan 2014) payable with the submission of application form – A deadline will be provided by LWA Office when applications are sent out.  Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Extended Matching Type Questions (EMQ):  Resit options are available £50 theory £375 for practical  Mock Exam To be confirmed by Tutor Examination format

11.  Levison’s Textbook for Dental Nurses (11 TH Edition) by CAROLE HOLLINS  Basic Guide to Dental Instruments (2 ND Edition) by CARMEN SCHELLER  Question and Answers for Dental Nurses (3 rd Edition by CAROLE HOLLINS) REFERENCE BOOKS

12.  Aim to be working in a Dental Practice within 3 months - either paid or voluntary work.  Minimum Requirements is 8 hours a week (2 days or can be split across sessions)  Pay rates to range from min wage £6.31 an hour to £7.50 per hour. Dental Nurse Work

13.  CV Preparation  Interview Techniques  Sourcing Opportunities  Selling yourself Interview Workshop

14.  LWA offer 12 month Support or up to the course examination.  Full support and guidance through the course from both Tutor admin@waterlooacademy.co.uk and where necessary the Internal Moderator. admin@waterlooacademy.co.uk Student Support

15. STUDENT WELFARE  Student Oyster card  Wi-Fi  Internet access  Fitness centre  Trips  Accommodation  CRB check  SIM cards  Student card  Complimentary tea and coffee

16. CAREER PROGRESSION Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Professional courses leading to career opportunity opportunities. Dental Nursing Diploma, Health Care programme leading to an in demand qualification.