Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
This course is aimed at students wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualification in Dental Nursing. The course will provide learners with the necessary skills to support other members of the Dental Healthcare team across the full range of dental treatments.
Learners will undertake a range of specialist modules in dental nursing theory and practice to develop the knowledge and skills to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Foundations of Practice
Clinical Dentistry
Dental Materials & Equipment
Prosthodontics
Minor Oral Surgery
Dental Charting
Dental Nursing Theory & Practice
Dental Ethics, Communication & Team Working
Anatomy & Physiology – Oral & Systemic
Professional Development
Health Promotion
Dental Management & Leadership
Innovation in Dentistry
Work Experience
PHECC First Responder
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
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Career Progression
Graduates of the Higher Certificate in Dental Nursing will be eligible to apply for entry to the Dental Council Register for Dental Nurses subject to final approval by the Dental Council of Ireland.
Graduates can progress to employment in HSE clinics and private practices. Graduates can also gain post graduate qualifications to advance to roles in the area of oral health education and promotion, dental radiography, orthodontic therapy and dental hygiene.