Looking back at Absolute training in 2011….and forward to 2012

As another year draws to an end, and we prepare for another busy year here at Absolute Dental Training, I look back on 2011 and consider the highs and lows of the dental nurse training year.

The highs by far outweigh the lows; we’ve had excellent exam results; we’ve met and taught some very dedicated student dental nurses; implemented some innovative systems in practices we’ve visited to help motivate and raise the profile of the dental nurse; examined at the two National Certificate examinations; written CPD articles for industry magazines and websites and been I was asked to speak at the South West Peninsula BSDHT group.

I find all aspects of dental nursing training a challenge, one that I enjoy, and one that often finds me a little out of my comfort zone! But when it reaps the results that we had from the May National Certificate exam (100% pass rate – and yes, I’m still smiling about it!!!), I find it all worthwhile.

As I look towards 2012, I know the results for the November National Certificate will be out within the first few weeks of January – this is always an anxious time for myself and my students, but I’m hoping our hard work will be rewarded.

The change of format of the examination has brought with it some fairly major changes to the way we teach an assess our dental nurses course – I know this has not please all training providers, but I believe the changes are for the best and the dental nurses will benefit from the changes.

Looking further into the new year, I have been asked to speak at the Dentistry Show in Birmingham in March, which is a huge honour – and one of those “out of my comfort zone” moments I was speaking of earlier! However, Absolute Dental Training will rise to the challenge, and I’m sure it will serve to benefit ourselves and all of our students too……roll on 2012!!!

Merry Christmas, Diane

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