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Online Dental Hygienist Diploma

Dental Hygienist Diploma With free certificate and transcript


Elearn College

Summary

Price
£29 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text
Duration
6 months · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Diploma Certificate and Transcript - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

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Overview

Welcome to our online Dental Hygienist Diploma, an all-encompassing course crafted meticulously to pave your way into the rewarding field of dental hygiene. This course equips students with the expertise and competence needed to excel as dental hygienists, while offering the flexibility of online learning that suits modern, busy lifestyles.

The course commences by unveiling the world of dental hygiene. Students gain an understanding of the essential role dental hygienists play in dental care, from maintaining oral health to detecting signs of diseases. This introductory unit provides an indispensable base, upon which further learning is built.

Up next, the course introduces the Dental Hygienist’s Toolbox, which acquaints learners with the various tools and technology utilised in the profession. This knowledge is crucial to delivering safe and effective oral care services, and students are prepared thoroughly to handle this equipment with skill and confidence.

The curriculum then delves into the heart of dental hygienist knowledge with Anatomical Understanding for Dental Hygienists. This crucial aspect of the course covers dental and oral anatomy, a requisite understanding for any professional in this field. The journey through human anatomy ensures a well-rounded knowledge base, enabling learners to carry out their duties effectively.

With the theoretical foundations laid, the course moves onto more practical elements. The Dental Assessment Procedures unit illuminates the systematic processes of conducting comprehensive dental evaluations. It further reinforces the importance of thorough and precise assessments in promoting oral health.

Building on the assessment skills, the course leads into the Basics of Dental Cleanings. Here, students gain hands-on knowledge about the techniques and principles used in routine dental cleanings. It is an essential part of the Dental Hygienist Diploma, as preventive care is at the core of the profession.

Certificates

Diploma Certificate and Transcript

Digital certificate - Included

Course media

Description

The course then advances to more complex procedures, in the unit named Advanced Dental Hygienist Procedures. This section covers a wide range of advanced techniques and treatments, preparing learners for a variety of scenarios and patient needs they may encounter in their careers.

The Dental Hygienist’s Role in Patient Education is the next focal point, highlighting the importance of patient communication and education. Dental hygienists serve as educators, helping patients understand the importance of oral hygiene and preventive measures. This unit promotes the development of communication skills and strategies for effective patient education.

Safety and compliance are crucial elements of any healthcare profession, and our course covers this aspect extensively in Ensuring Dental Practice Safety and Compliance. Students learn about hygiene standards, infection control, and regulations pertinent to dental practices, assuring safe and ethical practice.

With a focus on career progression, Professional Development for Dental Hygienists has been integrated into the curriculum. This unit supports learners in planning their professional growth, providing strategies and resources for continuous learning and development in this ever-evolving field.

Lastly, the course concludes by looking at The Future of Dental Hygiene, providing students with insights into the trends and advancements likely to shape the field. This final touch ensures our Dental Hygienist Diploma graduates are not only prepared for the present but are also ready to embrace the future.

To summarise, the Dental Hygienist Diploma is a comprehensive online course, designed to equip learners with a wide array of skills and knowledge to thrive in the dental hygiene profession. With its holistic approach, it seamlessly blends theory with practical knowledge, offering a flexible, engaging, and enriching learning experience.

Please note that this online training itself does not entitle you to practise as a registered Dental Hygienist in UK.For GDC’s requirements, please contact the GDC.

What you will learn

1:Unveiling the World of Dental Hygiene
2:The Dental Hygienist’s Toolbox
3:Anatomical Understanding for Dental Hygienists
4:Dental Assessment Procedures
5:Basics of Dental Cleanings
6:Advanced Dental Hygienist Procedures
7:Dental Hygienist’s Role in Patient Education
8:Ensuring Dental Practice Safety and Compliance
9:Professional Development for Dental Hygienists
10:The Future of Dental Hygiene

Who is this course for?

Anyone having an interest in Dental Hygienist

Requirements

There are no entry requirements. No background training or qualifications are required. Anyone can enrol at any time, beginners, intermediates and experienced all year round.

Career path

On successful completion, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of Dental Hygienist and will have developed some essential skills required to take their first steps into this industry. Career opportunities in this field include:

Dental Hygienist
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Dental Hygiene Therapist
Dental Hygiene Educator

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.