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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

Applications/Enrolments for part time courses commencing September to December 2025 are now closed

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • 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: 05/09/2024
    (Thu:9:00AM-5:30PM)
    Fees:
    Full £980.00
    Concession £392.00
    Examination £212.00
  • 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: 02/09/2024
    (Mon:9:00AM-5:30PM)
    Fees:
    Full £980.00
    Concession £392.00
    Examination £212.00

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
Access NI Check

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]

Enquiry

  • Image of Roberta Deehan (HLA in Hospitality and Tourism Management)
    It made sense for me to study in an area where I could work alongside my studies. There is a huge benefit to the HLA because you can study locally, there’s no course fees and you learn about the industry while you’re working. There are so many employment opportunities!
    Roberta Deehan (HLA in Hospitality and Tourism Management)
  • Image of Abigail Smyth (Art & Design)
    My time studying Art & Design at Limavady campus allowed me to fully develop my creative and technical skills that I use every day running my own business, Amity Tattoo, in Ballymoney.
    Abigail Smyth (Art & Design)
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