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The qualification focuses on the technical skills and knowledge required to be a professional dental nurse. Units of study include direct chair side work and support during a range of dental treatments, organizational 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.
*Course duration is 52 weeks Sept 21 - Aug 22 (delivered over two academic years)
Applicants must be over 16 with
5 GCSEs grades A-C
Working in a dental practice – 21 hours per week minimum
Workplace mentor: GDC registered
The course is assessed through work place observations, completion of a trainee portfolio of evidence and by examination.
This course comprises the Competence and Knowledge Based Qualification for the ApprenticeshipNI in Dental Nursing.
P3349OP10A
Session Code
2 Year(s)
Duration
Apprenticeships
Mode of Study
7
Hours per Week
50
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
23/24
Academic Year
02/09/2023
Start Date
09:00-17:00
Time
Tuesday
Day/s
charlene.mcelchar@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee N/A
Total Concessionary Fee N/A
Fees Payable Each Year
**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?
P3349OP10B
Wednesday
P3349DP10B
34
04/09/2023
Subject to Timetable
P3349EP10A
1 Year(s)
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