Ident training is committed to providing training to both aspiring & experienced dental nurses in order that they can register with the General Dental Council as dental care professionals. More importantly, we aim to provide the knowledge and training that allows nurses to be an asset to their practice and be ‘fit for purpose’. 

We have developed a comprehensive training programme delivered in a wide range of formats:- weekly online classes, study guides, support tutorials and recorded classes. Course intake is April each year, with applications being taken throughout the year. Candidates are then placed on the waiting list for the next available intake. The qualification accredited by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA). 

On successful completion of the course, the dental nurse will be fully qualified having achieved Level 3 SVQ in Dental Nursing and Professional Development Award in Dental Nursing. 

The candidate requires to compile a portfolio of evidence from 11 SVQ Units and assessed for 4 PDA Units. Candidates will be observed remotely within the workplace, or by competence statements, provided by their clinician, to assess skills and abilities against the standards set by SQA The duration of the course is 12 months.

Candidates must be employed in a dental environment in order to gain the practical experience required.