NEBDN Syllabus

The NEBDN Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF) is a General Dental Council (GDC) recognised dental nurse qualification which covers all outcomes described within the GDC The Safe Practitioner document.
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Join Infills Academy to excel in dental nursing with our NEBDN syllabus for the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (RQF). This online program prepares you for a rewarding career, covering essential topics to meet GDC standards and professional excellence. Learn and grow with the NEBDN syllabus to achieve your goals.
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This syllabus is based on the GDC registration requirements for dental nurses and the national occupational standards for dental nursing published by Skills for Health. It sets out the knowledge, skills and behavioural requirements that should be developed and demonstrated. These are set out in terms of professional knowledge and competence.
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Assessments during training and in the NEBDN Examination will cover any of the knowledge and performance competencies set out in this curriculum – indeed, most if not all of them will be assessed at some stage of training or in the examination.
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The course is structured into 10 comprehensive units that develop both clinical competence and professional behaviours.
How You’ll Be Assessed
1. Portfolio of Evidence
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Completed online via PebblePad
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Includes: observations, video evidence, patient feedback, witness testimonies
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Minimum of 6 months practical experience required
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Internally assessed and quality assured
2. Knowledge Test
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75-question, 90-minute multiple choice exam
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Tests knowledge across all 10 units
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Taken via MaxExam app, externally marked by NEBDN
3. Professional Discussion
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55-minute online discussion based on workplace scenarios
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Focused on the nine key duties of a Dental Nurse
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Final stage before qualification can be awarded
All assessments are graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Three resit opportunities are available for both the Knowledge Test and the Professional Discussion.
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