Becoming an NEBDN Accredited Provider
Would you like to join us as an Accredited Provider?
If you are interested in working with us and delivering an NEBDN qualification, then you will need to meet our Accreditation requirements. On completion of the expression of interest requirements (listed in the sections below), we will then guide you through the accreditation approval process.
Why Choose NEBDN?
- The only Awarding Organisation in the UK dedicated to providing qualifications for Dental Nurses
- Our nationally recognised Diploma is a gateway to General Dental Council (GDC) registration for Dental Nurses
- Employer recognised Post-Registration qualifications for professional development
- Feature on our ‘Provider search’ website function so you can be easily found by potential Learners
- Approved Providers can apply to deliver further qualifications at no additional cost
- No hidden costs – NEBDN’s registration fees include online portfolios of evidence for all qualifications, quality assurance activity and exam entry
- Dedicated Accreditation Team to guide you step by step through your application
How to get started
If you have a general enquiry, or already an NEBDN Accredited Provider and wish to apply to deliver further qualifications, please contact our Accreditation Team: accreditation@nebdn.org
To view our list of Fees and Charges, please visit TheHub. You can also view each schedule in our ‘More Information’ section below.
Before You Start
Before you start to make your application for Accreditation, please ensure you are ready to provide the following information (more information for each of these can be found below):
- Your permanent address (which must be based in the UK or Ireland)
- Details of the Qualification(s) you wish to deliver and the method
- An estimated number of Learners you plan to register for the first three years of delivery
- Your company number and company status
- Details of qualifications and experience of your delivery staffing, including Tutors, Provider Assessors and Provider IQAs
- Appropriate Governance arrangements, including policies, and procedures
If you have all of the above and are ready to apply, then please email accreditation@nebdn.org and attach a completed Expression of Interest application form.
More Information
NEBDN only work with Providers that have a permanent address in the UK or Ireland. This permanent address is responsible for all quality assurance arrangements.
NEBDN currently has nine qualifications available for accreditation from our nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing and NEBDN Apprenticeship, through to specialised Post-Registration qualifications.
The Diploma in Dental Nursing is our flagship qualification and the gateway to General Dental Council (GDC) registration for Dental Nurses. We pride ourselves in giving Dental Nurses the opportunity, through accredited Providers to gain the foundations of their clinical knowledge, skills and personal attributes.
Alternatively, the NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (integrated Apprenticeship) (RQF) is another training route for Dental Nurses. As per the Dental Nurse Apprenticeship Standard, the End-Point Assessment is integrated into the qualification. Through government Apprenticeship funding, Employers can now offer a fully funded training package, removing the need for trainees to financially contribute to their course.
In addition to the National Diploma/Apprenticeship, we also offer a range of specialised Post-Registration qualifications to provide professional development to those who are already GDC registered:
- Dental Implant Nursing
- Dental Radiography
- Dental Sedation Nursing
- Oral Health Education
- Orthodontic Dental Nursing
- Special Care Dental Nursing
- Fluoride Varnish Application
To explore these qualifications further, please click below. We will also need to know which delivery method you will be choosing, for example face-to-face, online, or blended learning.
NEBDN will need to assess if you have the resources in place to support your ambitions as a Provider and meet our Accreditation Standards. You may want to consider the following:
- How will you recruit Learners?
- What are you plans for these recruitment methods?
- Is there demand in your area for the qualification you are interested in gaining accreditation in?
- Will your delivery method and resources be adequate in accommodating the demand?
NEBDN will need to confirm that you are an established company and will perform a credit check on all enquiries prior to the application stage.
You will need at least one Tutor, Provider Assessor and Provider IQA for the delivery of your qualification(s). For details regarding roles, please click below.
You will be required to have arrangements, policies, and procedures in place that support delivery of qualifications and ensure your governance arrangements are robust. Further details on our requirements can be requested via email: providerservices@nebdn.org
Please note, to achieve and maintain NEBDN accreditation, Providers must meet the criteria that underpins our Standards for Accreditation and provides evidence to demonstrate this. The Standards take into consideration the GDC Standards for Education that Providers are expected to meet for training programmes to be accepted for registration.
To start your Accreditation Application, please email accreditation@nebdn.org and attach a completed Expression of Interest application form.
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