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Dental Nursing (Yr 1 of 2) (Level 3 Diploma)

City and Guilds
Care & Health

Course Overview

The new C&G Diploma in dental nursing is delivered in our state of the art clinical dental suite. It is taught exclusively by professionals from the dental industry.You will address topics such as: • Emergency first aid • Preparing and maintaining environments, instruments, and equipment for clinical dental procedures • Providing chair side support to patients for a number of procedures • Management of oral health diseases. You will learn on the job in the work environment. Some assessment will take place in the workplace andyou will build a portfolio of evidence to meet the competence units in the qualification. There is one synopic online knowledge test at the end of the course.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    34 Weeks
  • Campus
    Limavady
    Strabane

Important Message

The College’s course offering and timetabling for the 2025/26 academic year will be confirmed mid-May 2025.

Available Sessions

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  • Course: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (Yr 1 of 2) * A course for those completely new to Dental Nursing Ref L017
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date:
    (Thu:9:00AM-5:30PM)
    Fees:
     Full £980.00
    Concession £392.00
    Examination £212.00
    CLOSED
  • Course: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (Yr 1 of 2) * A course for those completely new to Dental Nursing Ref S006
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date:
    (Mon:9:00AM-5:30PM)
    Fees:
     Full £980.00
    Concession £392.00
    Examination £212.00
    CLOSED

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St Strabane
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Students must either be already working as a dental nurse or attend work placement for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required
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Additional Information

This is a 2 year course and enrolment fees are paid in both years. Exam fees are also payable in Year 1 and for any resits necessary.The qualification has full support from both the GDC and Skills for Health. If you are working 21 hours per week as a trainee dental nurse please contact the coordinator for further information before enrolling. Michaela Doherty Michaela.doherty@nwrc.ac.uk [coordinator] Stephanie.mcguinness@nwrc.ac.uk[Curriculum manager]

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Meet our students

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    I studied Level 2 Maths and English and successfully passed both. It was a great course, and it was great working in a smaller group. I’ve made friends for life and I’m considering progressing to another part-time course with the College.
    Paul Cotton (Strabane)
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    My course has helped ignite my passion for Musical Theatre and gave me the confidence to follow my dreams!
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