NEBDN Oral Health Education

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6-12 months Distance Learning

Overview

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100% of our students passed the March 2020 exam.

The distance learning NEBDN accredited Oral Health Education course is suited to registered dental nurses who desire to become qualified oral health educators. The course is an excellent stepping stone towards retraining to become a hygienist. The course takes an average of 9 months to complete and is comprised of online learning modules, a record of competence (which must be completed in clinic under supervision), and an online exam (held in September 2021).

Course Brochure

Who Should Apply?

You should only apply for this course if you are employed, qualified, registered, indemnified and:

Have access to five of the seven specified patient groups (see groups below);
Are able to meet the NEBDN record of competence requirements - View here;
Have access to one or more committed mentors/supervisors;
Have the self-discipline required to complete the course;
Have access to a computer and the internet;
Feel you are motivated enough to complete the course;

Patient Groups

Pregnant/nursing mothers
Parents of preschool children (4 and under)
Parents of primary school children (5 – 11)
Adolescent (12 – 15)
Adult (16 – 64)
Seniors (65 and older)
Special Needs / Medically compromised

Entry Requirements

You should attach or send the following documents to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

Your GDC Registration;
Your main supervisor’s GDC Registration;
Signed NEBDN Documents.

Before you apply you should read our terms and conditions and student fitness to practice policy.

Exam Centres

Next available exam date: September 2021 (Held on a Friday, date to be confirmed by NEBDN)

Exams are held in March and September of each year.

NEBDN changed from written to online exams due to the current pandemic and they have confirmed the final exam will be online for the foreseeable future.

Benefits

One of the major benefits of our online course is the online classrooms which are interactive and allow you to have regular contact with your tutor and other students on the course.

Online tutorials.
Course folder.
Affordable.
Excellent Tutor support.
Flexible learning.
Nationwide availability.
35+ hours of Verifiable CPD.
100% of our students passed the March 2020 exam.
NEBDN Oral Health Education qualification awarded upon successful completion.

Course Structure

Print/View Syllabus

The course comprises the following:

1) Completion of an online course

2) Production of a Record of Competence online portfolio (SAMPLE), to include:

A) Assessment of seven patients, four of whom should each be seen twice (see course outline for assessment due dates).
B) Production of a detailed written case study (with a word count of between 2250-2750 words) for one of the patients.
C) Completion of an additional project, to include either an exhibition demonstrating knowledge of the syllabus and a record of continuing professional development relating to oral health education. This may include meetings, courses, further reading and research.

3) Written exam

Video Tutorials

The course is taught through our academy website here and includes recorded online video tutorials, which include bite-sized videos followed by multi-choice questions. You can test our online learning systems, listen to the tutor Melanie and gain free verifiable CPD here.

Tutor Support

Each student is allocated a tutor and assessor who will assist you virtually – both with the theory and with the clinical work. You will have access to your tutor’s email address, and tutors are available at specified times to speak by telephone. You can also speak to your tutor via online classrooms. Your tutor will assess your record of competence throughout the nine months and provide you with guidance and feedback.

Tutors

melanie tutor OHE

Melanie Pomphrett RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist: 259337

Qualifications: Advanced Diploma in Dental Nursing. Foundation Degree of Science in Oral Health Science, Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Melanie is currently completing her Masters.

Varnish App tutor Stephanie Carter RDT, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist and Therapist: 119601

Qualifications: Diploma Dental Hygiene and Therapy, National Certificate Dental Nursing, Level 5 Diploma Level 3 in Education and Training, Award in Education and Training, Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, NEBDN Dental Radiography, ILM Level 3 Leadership and Management, Smoking Cessation Counselling Levels 1 and 2, Young Counsellors Certificate

Hilary Urry RDN