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Award in Orthodontic Nursing
This programme is suitable for qualified dental care professionals who are working in general or orthodontic practice, who wish to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in order to work as an additional duties nurse in orthodontics.
Learners undertaking the programme must complete a short online induction after which all learning will be carried out on our e-learning platform, PebblePad.
Study is part guided and part self-directed and learners have a maximum of 16-weeks to complete the Award programme.
The DTQ assessments are all e-assessments with no written examinations.
Learners are required to maintain an activity log, and development plan and record, both of which are available within OTT’s e-learning environment.
Who is the programme aimed towards?
The Award in Orthodontic Nursing is aimed at two groups of learners:
- Registered Dental Care Professionals who would like to learn more about orthodontics regardless of their current role, and
- Orthodontic Nurses who would like to evidence their knowledge, skills and understanding
Group b may also wish to go on to study for the Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing.
What is the area of study?
There are four mandatory units to achieve the Award, however each unit can be studied independently to develop knowledge, understanding and skills. The units are:
- AON101 Orthodontic Consent
- AON102 Orthodontic Records
- AON103 Orthodontic Anatomy and Physiology, and the Biology of Tooth Movement
- AON104 Oral Health Information for the Orthodontic Patient
How is the programme delivered?
All four units are delivered online using our e-learning environment. Students are guided and supported by a Tutor and a Mentor.
How is the qualification assessed?
The students knowledge, understanding and skills are assessed by the completion of a number of tasks which are designed to determine the competence of the candidate. The tasks are called e-assignments, and there are one or more for each unit of study.
Candidates have three attempts at each e-assignment. The e-assignments are completed and submitted using the e-learning platform.
There is no examination.
How long will the programme take?
Students are given up to 16-weeks to complete the study and then a further 2 weeks to complete and submit their e-assignments.
This equates to just 5-hours of study per week.
How much does the programme cost?
The total cost for the Award in Orthodontic Nursing is £420 which is broken down as follows:
Unit cost - £75 each
E-learning registration - £20 (annual)
E-assignment - £25 per unit
Fees are payable at the point of registration and are non-refundable.
There is a £25 fee for each e-assignment resit.
How can payment be made?
There are two options:
- Payment in full attracting a discount of 5%
- Payment made via installment over 16 weeks
Please indicate on the registration form whether you wish to pay in full or by installments and information will be supplied at point of registration.
