Units of study on this course will include direct chairside work and support during a range of dental treatments, organisational and legal requirements which underpin high quality dental care, and the role of the dental nurse in meeting patients’ needs.
DurationCareers/Progression
Successful completion of this course will allow for application to the General Dental Council for registration. Candidates may progress to further study in Dental Hygiene or Dental Technology, and or apply for post-qualification courses in oral health, radiography or conscious sedation, or seek full-time employment.
Entry Requirements
Course Content
The part time dental nursing qualification focuses on the technical skills and knowledge required to be a professional dental nurse.
Units of study on this course will include direct chairside work and support during a range of dental treatments, organisational and legal requirements which underpin high quality dental care, and the role of the dental nurse in meeting patients’ needs.
This course meets the requirements of the General Dental Council (GDC) for Dental Nursing.
Assessment Methods
The course is assessed through workplace observations, completion of a trainee portfolio of evidence, and by examination.
About
Northern Regional College is the main provider of further education across four of the 11 council areas in Northern Ireland, covering a population of over 560,000.
We offer a comprehensive range of qualifications for school leavers, full and part-time courses for adults, apprenticeships, professional qualifications and university accredited courses as well as providing a range of business services to support the business community.
We are one College with six campuses - Ballymoney, Ballymena (Farm Lodge and Trostan Avenue), Coleraine, Magherafelt and Newtownabbey and have now embarked on an exciting £84 million investment to redevelop our Coleraine and Ballymena campus where we will move from six to four campuses by 2024.
At Northern Regional College we teach over 10,000 students - 5,500 further education, 1,000 higher education and nearly 1,000 apprentices.
Many of our lecturers continue to work as industry professionals and offer extensive knowledge and experience of their specialist area helping to equip our students with the knowledge and skills they need to prepare them for the world of work.
The College has extensive well-equipped workshops and classrooms with the latest equipment and facilities to meet industry standards.
Northern Regional College has courses across 3 academic departments - Business & Service Industries, Health,
Social Care and Access, and Advanced Technologies. We constantly review and develop our curriculum to ensure that all courses meet the needs of industry and economy demands.
No matter what subject or qualification you choose, your course will be geared towards helping you to enhance your career prospects. Search online today and find the right course for you.
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