Higher Skills for Lead Dental Nurses

What’s Included

Practical leadership development tailored to dental nursing

Course Duration: 9 months

Full tutor support with blended learning flexibility

Recognised national accreditation with eCPD points

Course Overview

The Higher Skills for Lead Dental Nurses programme is designed for senior dental nurses aiming to master advanced leadership, management, communication, professionalism, and clinical governance skills within dental practice settings. This Level 4 equivalent programme provides a deeper, more strategic understanding of team leadership, ethical compliance, patient care standards, and effective dental practice operations.

Course Fee

£1,200

(Flexible payment option: 4 instalments available.) (9 months of tutor support included. Extensions available at £100 + VAT/month.)

Entry Requirements

English Functional Skills at Level 1 minimum. 2–3 hours per week for study and tutorials. Coursework must be submitted using Microsoft Word. Commitment to submitting authentic, original work (GDC compliance warning applies).

Certification

Upon completion, learners will receive a certificate awarded by AIM Qualifications

Elevate Your Practice Standards

What You'll Learn

Over nine months, learners will build higher-level skills across four structured units:

Unit 1: Leadership and Management for Dental Nurses - Develop advanced team leadership techniques. Master work allocation, delegation, and motivation strategies. Apply creative problem-solving to team challenges.
Unit 2: Standards of Professionalism and Ethics for Lead Dental Nurses - Understand regulations, accountability, and responsibility. Master the Quality of Care Regulations. Strengthen record-keeping standards for legal and ethical practice.
Unit 3: Communication for Lead Dental Nurses - Create structured communication systems across the team. Overcome barriers to effective workplace communication. Deliver supportive leadership communication. Plan sustainable team communication strategies.
Unit 4: Clinical Skills and Governance - Manage the clinical environment, equipment, and sterilisation standards. Apply evidence-based procedures for clinical excellence. Lead on clinical governance and quality assurance. Audit and enhance clinical procedures within the team.

Programme Features

130 Guided Learning Hours Including practical workplace projects.
Enhanced CPD Award 130 eCPD hours, Outcome B.
One-to-One Mentoring Regular personalised support.
Blended Learning Flexible remote, in-practice, or face-to-face tutorials.
Assignments Contextualised to your own workplace setting.

"Lead Your Team with Excellence!"

Become a Dental Nursing Leader

Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers

What are Higher Skills courses?

These are advanced programmes designed for experienced dental professionals who are ready to take on leadership, compliance, and practice growth responsibilities.

Who are they suitable for?

They’re ideal for senior receptionists, treatment coordinators, lead nurses, and practice managers who want to step into a strategic, leadership-focused role.

What skills will I develop?

Higher Skills courses build expertise in dental compliance, leadership, finance, team communication, patient experience, and system management to improve practice-wide performance.

How flexible is the study format?

Courses are designed to fit around busy practice life. You can work through the content in manageable modules at a pace that suits you.

How does this support career progression?

They prepare you to confidently take on leadership and management roles, contributing to practice strategy, compliance, and business growth.

Why choose DenTTrack Academy for Higher Skills training?

Our ethos is to provide the most current, informative content available — ensuring your leadership skills grow alongside modern expectations in dentistry.