Mandatory training for dental nurses covers the required training to provide safe and effective delivery of dental services. This type of training promotes the reduction of organisational risks and compliance of local or national policies and government guidelines.

We have a wide range of mandatory training courses which are suitable for NHS workers such as nurses, doctors, dentists and dental nurses. These training courses are also beneficial to care staff working in the social care setting, such as a CQC registered care home or domiciliary care agency.

The subjects in the mandatory Core Skills Training Framework for dental nurses include the following:

Yes, dental nurses must get paid when they are required to attend a training program for work. For example, if the employer requires all new dental nurses to attend orientation training, or their current dental nurses to attend infection prevention and control training, that time must be paid.

Here at The Mandatory Training Group, many people get in touch with us enquiring about the difference between statutory and mandatory training. In practice, we have found that many health and social care providers, including the dental sectors often describe both types of training as 'essential training' or 'compulsory training', and sometimes 'statutory mandatory training' or simply 'mandatory training'.

So, what is the difference between statutory and mandatory training? The majority of healthcare and social care organisations use the term 'mandatory training' as a 'catch-all' to cover both mandatory and statutory training.

Statutory and mandatory training frameworks that meet the criteria for better health are as follows:

The training modules in our statutory and mandatory training packages are appropriate in depth to the level of understanding needed for various healthcare and social care professionals.

Our UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) aligned mandatory and statutory training courses provide interactive online training resources and end of course assessments for doctors, allied health professionals, nurses, nursing and care staff. We strive to support health and social care staff to comply with their mandatory training requirements.

The purpose of mandatory training for dental nurses are the following:

Mandatory training will help dental nurses to better their performance by strengthening the skills that each of them needs to improve. Also, mandatory training incorporates a development program that brings abilities and understanding to a higher level, so they all have similar knowledge and expertise.

Mandatory training is essential for dental nurses because it enables them to recognise the latest developments and trends within the dental field. Mandatory training also helps to ensure that dental nurses can refresh their knowledge and skills to meet the required and often-changing standards through reflective learning.

The following are benefits of mandatory training for dental nurses:

Mandatory training courses are essential because they allow dental nurses to achieve the standards set by regulatory authorities and meet organisational obligations. Mandatory training equips dental nurses with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely and effectively.

Our statutory and mandatory training packages cover all the legislative and regulatory requirements for care workers to work efficiently and to minimise litigation risks.

Click here to view all available statutory and mandatory training packages.

The majority of NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers, nursing agencies, dental sectors and other health and social care agencies now insist that healthcare and social care professionals, including dental nurses should complete mandatory and statutory training that aligned to the UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).

All our core health and social care statutory and mandatory training modules are UK Core Skills Training Framework (UKCSTF) aligned.

To enrol on this online Mandatory Training for Dental Nurses course package, please add the course to your basket. From there, you will be redirected to our secure checkout page to complete your booking.

Once you complete your online order, you will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes. You will also receive a separate email, including the link to your mandatory training for dental nurses courses online and login details.

On successful completion of each of the online mandatory training modules for dental nurses, you will be able to download, save and print a quality assured continuing professional development (CPD) certificate. Our CPD certificates are recognised internationally and can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

The CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)accredits all of our statutory and mandatory training courses as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

On completion of each of the mandatory training courses for dental nurses, you need to complete an online assessment (pass mark of 80%). If you fail on the first try, do not worry. You can take the online test as many times as you need, with no extra charge.

Some states may allow dental nurses to make payment for their training costs. However, federal labour law still requires the employer to pay the dental nurses at their regular rate for the hours they spent completing the required mandatory training. If dental nurses must travel to an off-site location, the employer must pay for their travel expenses.

Mandatory training for dental nurses is required because it is vital to:

If you already hold evidence that you have completed relevant mandatory courses, including mandatory training for dental nurses, you must send this to your placement officer. The placement officer will then document this on your file.