Overview
100% of our students passed the March 2021 NEBDN OHE 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 is comprised of online learning modules, a record of competence (which must be completed in clinic under supervision), and an online exam (held in March 2022).
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
We require enrolment documents before you can enrol onto this course.
Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. the below enrolment documents:
- Your GDC Registration;
- Application - click here
- NEBDN Service Level Agreement - click here
- NEBDN Training Monitoring Form - click here
- DNN Terms and Conditions - click here
- DNN Service Level Agreement - click here
Exam Centres: Final exams are now online
Next available exam date: March 2022 (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 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.
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
Registered Dental Nurse: 139277
Qualifications: Foundation Degree in Advanced Dental Nursing (University of Kent), Certificate Dental Radiography (City University London)
Competency Training: Fluoride Varnish Application
DATES
Available Cohorts 2021:
- 19 April 2021 - Available
- 24 May 2021 - Available
- 5 July 2021 - Available
Payment
Payment Options:
You have the option to pay upfront before the course starts which is:
- Our course fees: £480.00 inc VAT
- NEBD exam and Record of Competence fee: £195 (Paid to NEBDN)
- Total: £675.00
- Click here for more information
Or you have the option to pay the course over four months but this increases the fee to:
- Monthly payment: £175.00
- Course: £505 inc VAT
- Exam: £195 (Paid to NEBDN)
- Total: £700.00
Failure to make monthly payments will result in automatic removal from the course.
