3213 — Medical and dental technicians

What this occupation covers

Medical and dental technicians operate, calibrate and maintain cardiographic and encephalographic testing equipment, assist in the conduct of post mortems, give simple dental treatments, fit artificial limbs and hearing aids, and undertake a wide range of related medical and dental tasks.

Typical duties

operates equipment to diagnose and record or treat hearing, heart, brain, lung and kidney ailments

undertakes scaling and polishing of teeth, applies medicaments, carries out post-operative hygiene work and advises on preventative dentistry

makes dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic and other dental appliances according to individual patient requirements

measures patients for, and fits them with, surgical appliances, hearing aids and artificial limbs

performs related medical tasks including treating hair and scalp disorders and conducting tests on glaucoma patients

takes samples for clinical examination

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, BTEC/SQA awards, an Intermediate GNVQ/GSVQ level II or A levels/H grades. Training may last up to five years depending upon the field and method of study. Professional qualifications and NVQs/SVQs at level 3 are available in some areas.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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