Dental Nursing - National Diploma
Start Date: 20th September 2022
Code: YFPM1893A1
- Part-Time
- Magherafelt
- Course Information
- We are currently not accepting applications for this course. Applications for 2023/24 will open in January 2023.
Essentials
Duration: 1 Year Part-time
Number of weeks: 34
Start date: 20th September 2022
End date: 20th June 2023
Day: Tue
Time: 17:30-21:30
Fee for 2022/2023 Academic Year:
£549
Course Content
You will cover:
- Preparing for Professional Practice
- The Impact of Health and Safety
- Prevention and Control of Infection
- Dental and Regional Anatomy
- First Aid and Medical Emergencies
- Safe Use of Radiation
- Support for the Control of Periodontal Disease and Caries, and the Restoration of Cavities
- Support During the Stages of Prosthetic Treatments
- Support During the Stages of Endodontic Procedures
- Support During Extractions and Minor Oral Surgery
- Scientific and Practical Information to Support the Patient’s Oral and Physical Health
Course Aims
You will learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Dental Nursing. The content covers and is mapped to the General Dental Council (GDC) Learning Outcomes for Dental Nurses and relevant National Occupational Standards. This qualification is approved by the GDC.
Special Features
You will be taught in a new purpose designed learning space which will fully resemble a Dental Surgery.
You must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above.
This qualification allows you to make an application to enter the General Dental Council (GDC) professional register as a Dental Nurse. After being accepted onto the register, you will be recognised as a qualified and competent dental nurse.
On gaining further experience as a dental nurse, you may then progress onto the following City & Guilds qualifications:
- 6317 Assessment qualifications
- 6502 Education and Training qualifications
- ILM Coaching and Mentoring qualifications
- ILM Leadership and Management qualification