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Access to and use of this site and all related material provided by Dental Nurse Courses is subject to the following Terms and Conditions:

Use of this site constitutes your acceptance and understanding of these terms and conditions which take effect on the date which you first use the site. You may not use the site if you do not agree to these terms and conditions.

You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes, and in a manner which does not infringe the rights of, or restrict or inhibit the use and enjoyment of this site by any third party.

Such restriction or inhibition includes, without limitation, conduct which is unlawful, or which may harass or cause distress or inconvenience to any person and the transmission of obscene or offensive content or disruption of the normal flow of dialogue within this site. Continued use is deemed to be conclusive acceptance of all modified terms and conditions.
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  1. Definitions.
    • “Access” or “Accessing” means accessing, using, viewing content or otherwise obtaining information from Dental Nurse Courses.
    • “Agreement” or “Terms” refers to these Terms and Conditions and any subsequent modifications.
    • “Candidate, Student Dental Nurse or Learner” means any person enrolled on The Dental Nurse Courses training course – “course” unless indicated elsewhere refers to the course prepared by the authors at Dental Nurse Courses and any associated material
    • “User” refers to any party who accesses the Site or Dental Nurse Courses content
    • “Website” or “Site” refers to the website maintained on the World Wide Web by Dental Nurse Courses
    • “You” or “Your” refers to the User.
  2. Statement of Truth By completing the application form, you are making a statement of truth that:Anyone found to falsify any of the below statements may be kicked off the course and may forfeit the fee:
    • You are in employment as a trainee dental nurse or intending to be in employment as a trainee dental nurse.
    • You are not on the Criminal Records Register.
    • You will undertake the Dental Nurse Courses course with the diligence necessary to assimilate the training materials.
    • You will make all efforts to complete all required work within the required timeframe
    • You believe that your literate and numerate skills are satisfactory to be successful in the National Diploma in Dental Nursing awarded by the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses.
    • You undertake this course with the full knowledge, consent and support of the dental practice where you are working or intend to work.
    • You will abide by all GDC rules and regulations (as laid down in their standards) see https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance.
    • You have read the GDC guidance “Student Fitness to Practise” either here or on the GDC website, and will follow the guidelines prescribed.
    • You have access to the internet and an internet accessible device to complete the course
  3. Course Commencement: The Course will officially start in the first week of September and the first week of February every year. We require employers to confirm support of their learners within a 30 day period from the date of joining or from the date that they receive notification that their student is on our course.
    The course is expected to last around 18 months from commencement or on successful completion of the NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing, whichever is the sooner.
  4. Equal Opportunities – Dental Nurse Courses aims to provide equality of opportunity for all without discrimination because of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or socio-economic background.
  5. Student Recruitment Policy – Providing the above requirements are met in 2) above (“Statement of Truth”), and providing the student agrees to the terms and conditions printed herein, any student is welcome and eligible to partake in this course without any disadvantage.
    Individual learning needs are always respected and students are encouraged to raise doubts about any aspect of the course such as the topics, assignments or examination technique. Students can seek general guidance throughout the programme. Students are also appointed a personal tutor who will work with the student to endeavour that the student remains on track with coursework designated as the Record of Experience to achieve the National Diploma in Dental Nursing.
  6. Each Candidate enrolling on the course will receive a personal login to the online content, a bespoke course handbook and course welcome pack consisting of the recommended course textbook, revision textbook, Dental Nurse Courses bag, pen and notebook.
  7. Fees, Renewals and Refund Policy. Dental Nurse Course may alter the fee structure at any time. Notice will be given on the website and by email to all relevant users. Once a course has commenced the fee for that student on that course will not change. All current fees are published on the website. THEY DO INCLUDE ONE EXAM FEE but resits or deferral will incur additional fees as outlined in the course information document
  8. Once we have enrolled you with NEBDN then we are unable to issue any refunds, this usually occurs within 7 days of your enrolment but in some cases may be within 48 hours. Prior to this we can offer a refund minus a £100 admin fee.
  9. Completing the application form, beginning payment and receiving written employer undertakings bind the subscriber to the agreement with Dental Nurse Courses
    NEBDN reserve the right to change their fees at any time and we will endeavour to give you notice of this.
    ROE transfer from one course provider to the Academy £150
    Written exam deferral £100
    Written exam resit fee £200
    Written exam deferral fee £200 (if deferred within 4 weeks of planned exam)
    Reinstatement of withdrawn written exam student £200 (including deferral of exam)
    OSCE deferral fee £350
    OSCE resit fee £350
  10. Appeals Policy.If the student is refused access to join the course, the student may appeal in writing within 30 days with an endorsement from their employer. Dental Nurse Courses will then seek guidance from the NEBDN and will report all communication within 14 days of the end of communication with the NEBDN. The decision taken will then be regarded as final, unless a change of circumstances comes to light that materially affects the decision.
  11. Undertakings of the User’s Employer .A condition of being accepted to the course is that the learners employer is in full support of the application. This includes agreeing to respond to correspondence, ensuring that the student is competent in writing and numeracy to qualify to sit the NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing examination and will be given full support and training to enable The Record of Experience to be completed at the place of work
  12. Maintenance and Repairs.From time to time it may be necessary to complete maintenance or repairs, or to make site improvements or change forms of communication. This will be done as quickly as possible and with the intention of minimising course disruption.
  13. You must abide by copyright laws and understand that all course content and website information is the intellectual property of Dental Nurse Courses and should not be shared with anyone other than the learner and their employer in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
  14. Privacy Policy and Data Protection Act.Dental Nurse Courses takes data protection and privacy very seriously, our privacy policy is laid out at the link in the footer of this website and we are registered with the ICO for data protection.
  15. Learners should be made aware of all Dental Nurse Courses policies upon enrolment and abide by them where viable
  16. These terms and conditions apply to learners completing this course in the UK and Ireland.