Rating

4.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Open and close the surgery daily Adhere to health and safety protocols as well as cross-infection to the highest standard Ensure all dental instruments are correctly decontaminated Set up for every patient Provide the Dentist with the correct instruments and equipment Serve as an assistant to the Dentist during treatment by passing relevant equipment and instruments to him, in the same vein retracting and aspirating if necessary Mix and prepare materials Write patient notes efficiently and correctly as dictated by the Dentist Monitor patients from the entering the room, during treatment and after the surgery Offer reassurance and support to patients Carry out stock control Greet patients and check them in Answer the phone and deal with patient enquiries Book appointments Take payment Liaise with laboratories and referral hospitals/practices.

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to use skills for dental nursing. for example, things such as mixing alginate, setting up for dental procedures, developed my skills in anatomy.

    5/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The course is fine, its not amazing. however this is due to covid 19. Not the provider themselves

    5/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • not enough

    3/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • some, only when i seek it.

    4/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • 6/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • no

    3/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Aspire to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • very good academic course to take.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aspire?
  • prepare to work on your own and struggle


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Nursing

Hull, UK

April 2021


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