HNC Dental Nursing
Overview
NCL dental team are award winning and have an outstanding reputation at a national and international level in the development of occupational standards and qualifications to ensure dental nurses are trained to the highest standard and are sought after by the dental team.
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.Â
You will be required to complete 11 mandatory Units, 4 PDA's and a Graded unit.
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.  Â
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, uniforms, Immunisation 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
- Developing Skills for Personal Effectiveness
- Oral Health Care: Dental Nursing: Graded Unit 1Â
To view the sate-of-the-art dental facilities at the Coatbridge campus access the link https://youtu.be/jGWDIxXhnhY
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