Combined Fully Accredited Certificate in Impression-Taking and Scanning
Next start date
Monday 07 September 2026
Price
£180 or £65 p/m
Schedule
Flexible
Location
Online Course
Overview
Master both traditional and digital impressions in one course. This combined discounted accredited certificate brings together impression-taking and intra-oral scanning training.
This course is ideal for dental nurses who aspire to treat patients directly by taking alginate impressions and digital intra-oral scans under the prescription of a registered dentist or clinical dental technician. It is suitable for dental nurses working in both private dental practices and the National Health Service (NHS).
You will learn to take both conventional alginate impressions and digital intra-oral scans across a wide range of uses, from study models, orthodontic appliances, retainers, whitening trays, dentures and mouth guards, to capturing baseline records and using scans as a tool for oral health education and promotion. Whichever method your practice relies on, you will have the skills, and the confidence, to deliver it.
This course is only suited to those who have access to impression materials and a digital scanner.
Benefits
- Flexible Completion Time: Up to 6 months to complete (fast-track within 2 weeks available).
- Outstanding Support: Optional drop-in support session classes available. One-to-one tutor support accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
- Accreditation: Accredited Certificate in Impression-Taking and Intra-Oral Scanning.
Course Summary
- Format: Online, self-paced, with in-clinic dental impressions and digital scan appointments under supervision
- Average completion time: 3 months
- Number of Learning Units: 10
- CPD Hours: 20 hours + Additional optional CPD
- Guided Learning Hours: Average of 40 hours (depending on the learner's speed)
Course Assessments
- Unit Quiz: One multiple choice quiz per unit
- Assessments: Record of Competence - minimum of ten sets of patient impressions (10 upper, 10 lower) and ten patient scans required. No specified patient groups.
Supervisor Requirements
Your supervisor must be:
- GDC-Registered: Current registration with the General Dental Council required
- Qualified/Trained: Evidence required for dental nurses supervising in impression-taking and digital scanning
- Willing to Guide: Committed to guiding practical training
- Able to comment and sign: Provide feedback and sign off portfolio
Support
- Drop-In Sessions: Optional drop-in support session classes available.
- One-to-One Support: One-to-one tutor support is easily accessible by email, telephone, or Zoom.
Meet Your Tutor: Stephanie Carter
Stephanie Carter brings a unique blend of experience, knowledge, and dedication to her role as a course tutor.
- Extensive Experience: Over 18 years in the dental industry.
- Educational Excellence: Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Education.
Professional Affiliations: Member of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, Edinburgh.
Key Qualifications:
- Dental Hygienist and Therapist
- Dental Nurse
- Level 4 Quality Assurance
- Level 3 Assessor
- Diploma in Mentorship and Coaching
Course Assessors
The role of the assessor is to mark your assessments and give you feedback.
Hilary Urry
- Registered Dental Nurse
- Certificate in Impression-Taking
- Qualified Tutor and Assessor
Next available enrolment dates:
Monday 07 September 2026 - Available | Monday 05 October 2026 - Available
Payment Options
- Full payment: £180.00 inc. VAT
- Payment Plan (total £195.00 inc. VAT): 07 September 2026 £65.00 (Non-refundable deposit), 07 October 2026 £65.00, 07 November 2026 £65.00
- Multiple Applicant Discounts: Two applicants: 5% discount | Three applicants: 10% discount | Four or more applicants: 15% discount
- Multiple Course Discounts: Two courses: 5% discount | Three courses: 10% discount | Four or more courses: 15% discount
- Note: Discounts must be requested before payment is made. Discounts are applied to the VAT-exclusive fee and cannot be applied to payment plans. Your certificate of competence will not be awarded until full payment is made.
Fully accredited
We hold multiple accreditations and have passed every quality audit.
Verifiable CPD
Our certificates meet the GDC’s requirements for verifiable Enhanced CPD.
Dedicated support
Each learner is assigned a support administrator who monitors their progress throughout the course.
Responsive marking
Work is marked promptly and enquiries are answered without delay.
Experienced educators
Taught by highly qualified educators who remain active in the profession.
Beyond the syllabus
We keep you informed of new research and developments through our free webinars.
Book This Course
Apply in two minutes, or ask us anything first — enrolment is confirmed within one working day. Next start date: Monday 07 September 2026.
Impression-Taking & Scanning Combined
£180
or spread the cost — £65 p/m payment plan: choose it on the Payment Plan tab.
- Certificate awarded on completion
- Flexible online study
- Tutor assigned within 1 working day
- Only request an invoice if your employer pays
Prefer to talk it through?
0207 193 0584 ·
1. Apply online
Two-minute form — payment options available.
2. We confirm within 1 working day
Enrolment email with full course info and your tutor.
3. Start studying
Flexible online learning from your start date.
FAQs
The programme covers both conventional impression taking and digital impressions with intra-oral scanners, so you are equipped for every practice whichever workflow it uses.