Programme Specification
- Awarding Institution / Body
- Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
- University School/Centre
- External Accreditation
- Title of Final Award
- Modes of Attendance offered
- UCAS Code
- Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
- Other external influences
Association of Dental Implantology
- Date of production/revision of this form
- Aims of the Programme
- The aim of the module is to develop the knowledge and practical skills of dental nurses who assist in implant procedures.
- Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Identify anatomical features of the maxillary and mandibular dental structures
A2. Discuss the medico legal considerations surrounding implant procedures
A3. Explain the process of osseo integration and discuss the principles of implant placement
Teaching and Learning Methods
lectures, small group activities, practical demonstration and involvement and discussion
Assessment methods
Written examination and extended case study
B.Subject-specific skills
B1. Explain the process of osseo integration and discuss the principles of implant placement
B2. Critically discuss the role of the dental nurse in assisting in implant procedures
B3. Discuss the factors to be taken into account when assessing patient suitability for implant procedures
Teaching and Learning Methods
lectures, small group activities, practical demonstration and involvement and discussion
Assessment methods
Written examination and extended case study
C.Thinking Skills
C1. Identify anatomical features of the maxillary and mandibular dental structures
C2. Discuss the factors to be taken into account when assessing patient suitability for implant procedures
C3. Discuss the medico legal considerations surrounding implant procedures
Teaching and Learning Methods
lectures, small group activities
Assessment methods
Written examination and extended case study
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Critically discuss the role of the dental nurse in assisting in implant procedures
D2. Provide effective aftercare advice and assistance to patients following implant placement
Teaching and Learning Methods
lectures, small group activities, practical demonstration and involvement and discussion
Assessment methods
Written examination and extended case study
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 5 / DX2002 / Implantology for Dental Nurses / 40 / Advanced CertificateImplantology for Dental Nurses
Requires 40 credits at Level 5
15.Personal Development Planning
Personal Development Planning aims to encourage independent life-long learners who can reflect on, understand and plan for their learning. Independent learning is developed throughout the programme, which starts with introductory lectures and practical sessions. It is accepted that the students will at this stage be qualified as dental nurses and have some knowledge and practical experience in this area. This knowledge then needs to be developed to allow the student to take a more active and senior role when assisting in implant procedures in the dental practice.
In that this course is specifically designed for students already employed as dental nurses to develop their career,PDP is an essential foundation of the programme.
The PDP programme therefore focuses on encouraging the student to reflect on their learning (and other life) experiences, towards taking directed actions to ameliorate weaknesses and build on strengths. Students will be introduced to the concepts of reflective practice during their induction period, and will be expected to reflect on their performance after assessments and feedback sessions. These reflective statements will be an integral part of the case study, to be assessed by the course team.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
Students must be qualified dental nurses and registered with the General Dental Council.
Qualification via NVQ 3 or NEBDN National Certificate or hospital based equivalent and evidence of study at Level 4.
All applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance
Students must be undertaking regular assisting duties in dental implant procedures.
The candidate would also be expected to be supported by a dental surgeon who must agree to support and mentor the student in their studies and act as a clinical mentor.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
- UCLAN website
- Information leaflets
- Open night
18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / A3 / B1 / B2 / B3 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / D1 / D2
e.g. LEVEL 5 / DX2002 / Implantology for Dental Nurses / COMP / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x / x
Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks