Course Summary
Course Category: Traineeship Courses
This is a professional oriented course designed to provide graduates with the knowledge, skills, competences and attitudes to be a Dental Nurse and to facilitate progression within education, as part of further study.
The programme is both innovative and learner centred with both work-based and blended learning elements to enhance the educational experience, by working in conjunction with Dental practices and through using technology to enhance learning.
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, practical classes, mandatory clinical placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year and some end of year exams. Course work will consist of a combination of onsite & online learning.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR ONE
FOUNDATIONS OF PRACTICE
CLINICAL DENTISTRY I
DENTAL NURSING THEORY AND PRACTICE
DENTAL ETHICS, COMMUNICATION AND TEAM WORKING
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY - ORAL AND SYSTEMIC
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I
YEAR TWO
CLINICAL DENTISTRY II
HEALTH PROMOTION
DENTAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT II
INNOVATION IN DENTISTRY
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
