NEBDN regulated qualification now launched in UK and Northern Ireland!
NEBDN is pleased to announce that the Awarding Organisation has released a newly regulated qualification – the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. The qualification is regulated by Ofqual in England, and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland, and covers all the Learning Outcomes in the General Dental Council (GDC) Safe Practitioner Framework for Dental Nurses, making it a secure option for trainee Dental Nurses looking to qualify in this field. The qualification attracts UCAS points for those wishing to progress to higher education and is assessed via an online Portfolio, online Knowledge Test and online Professional Discussion.
Alongside the launch of their new Diploma product, NEBDN has also revised their Apprenticeship qualification to include requirements from the (GDC) Safe Practitioner Framework. Trainee Dental Nurses will be able to register on their chosen qualification, as of 1 July 2025.
Kate Kerslake, CEO at NEBDN, said: “This is a huge milestone for NEBDN and we’re very proud as a Team to reach this point.”
The Level 3 Diploma is a replacement to the former NEBDN National Diploma, although the previous National Diploma will still be delivered and assessed to allow Learners to complete this version for anyone registered before 1 July 2025.
NEBDN offering a regulated Diploma enhances the previous product, as the regulated version has additional benefits such as potential funding avenues, attracting UCAS points and being recognised by key regulators such as Ofqual and CCEA. NEBDN offering this product provides an exciting opportunity for the Awarding Organisation as it allows them scope to expand into new regions and attract new Training Providers, to support the ever-growing workforce of Dental Nurses and ensuring that they enter the dental profession with the appropriate knowledge and skills.
More information on these updates can be found on NEBDN’s website www.nebdn.org
NEBDN is a registered charity and a leading Awarding Organisation for Dental Nurses in the UK, delivering awards in Diploma, Apprenticeship, and 7 Specialised Post-Registration areas. NEBDN work with 100+ Training Providers across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, to ensure that Learners’ knowledge, understanding and practical skills are assessed by highly experienced practitioners. NEBDN has been operating as an organisation for over 80 years.
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