NPA Oral Health Care: an Introduction SCQF level 5

National Progression Awards (NPAs) assess a defined set of skills and knowledge in specialist vocational areas, linked to National Occupational Standards. The NPA in Oral Health Care: an Introduction at SCQF level 5 provides an introduction to the underpinning knowledge, understanding, and skills that are required for accessing further training to become a registered dental nurse.

This NPA introduces the learner to health and safety risk assessment, infection prevention and control, and basic dental anatomy. Their practical and transferable skills will be developed, such as their oral, written, and evaluation abilities, as well as problem solving and planning, team working, and communication skills.

The qualification is available through colleges and training providers.

Qualification structure

Group award code: GP3C 45 (38 SCQF credit points).

The NPA in Oral Health Care at SCQF level 5 consists of 6 mandatory units (38 SCQF credit points).

Code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
F3GE 11 Working with Others 1 6 5
F300 04 Ensure your Own Actions Reduce the Risk to Health and Safety 1 8 6
HX1W 75 Introduction to First Aid 1 6 5
J1DX 45 Oral Health Improvement: an Introduction 1 6 5
J1DS 45 Infection Prevention and Decontamination in an Oral Health Care Environment 1 6 6
J1DY 45 Dental Anatomy: an Introduction 1 6 5

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How to assess

Assessment of this award will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed- and open-book assessment conditions. Centres should refer to the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.

The delivery mode of the award is at the individual centre's discretion.

Deliver this qualification

Why study this qualification

The NPA is suitable for:

  • learners who may have just left school/been out of school for some time
  • mature candidates who may have been out of education for a long period of time
  • those who are looking to access NC or HN programmes
  • individuals who are seeking national recognition of their achievements

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, it would be beneficial if learners entering the level 5 award have achieved units in Science, English, and Maths at SCQF level 4.

Employment and progression

The level 5 award could provide progression to:

  • further study, such as the NPA in Oral Health Care at SCQF level 6
  • employment in the healthcare sector, perhaps as a local decontamination unit operator or healthcare assistant

Qualification structure

Group award code: GP3C 45 (38 SCQF credit points).

The NPA in Oral Health Care at SCQF level 5 consists of 6 mandatory units (38 SCQF credit points).

Code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
F3GE 11 Working with Others 1 6 5
F300 04 Ensure your Own Actions Reduce the Risk to Health and Safety 1 8 6
HX1W 75 Introduction to First Aid 1 6 5
J1DX 45 Oral Health Improvement: an Introduction 1 6 5
J1DS 45 Infection Prevention and Decontamination in an Oral Health Care Environment 1 6 6
J1DY 45 Dental Anatomy: an Introduction 1 6 5

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