HNC Dental Nursing
Overview
This course will provide the underpinning knowledge, skills and expertise to register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse. This course includes a practice placement within a dental setting to develop enhanced skills, knowledge and expertise.
Entry
Successful completion of Level 6 in Dental Nursing.
Or two Highers at grade C or above, one of which should be English.
Participation at an information session, skills assessment and interview forms part of the selection criteria.
Your place on the course will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check in the form of an enhanced PVG.
You will be required to be immunised in line with Occupational Health's recommendation.
Additional Information:
- A financial payment of £50 will be made by each student as a contribution towards PVGs, uniform and health clearance checks (this can be made in instalments or a one-off payment)
Learn
On this course, you will cover the following topics:
- Dental Anatomy
- Dental Charting Systems
- Conservative Dentistry
- Dental Radiography
- Endodontic Treatment
- Minor Oral Surgery
- Health and Safety
- Decontamination and Cross Infection Control
- Signs, Symptoms, Causes of Oral Disease
- Prevention and Treatment of Oral Disease
To view the sate-of-the-art dental facilities at the Coatbridge campus access the link https://youtu.be/jGWDIxXhnhY
