| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DipDN | find out | 16 months | September | find out | find out |
Overview
The UCC Diploma in Dental Nursing was designed to meet the needs of the general dental community and has standardised dental nurse training in Ireland. It was developed as a joint initiative between Cork University Dental School and Hospital and the Dublin Dental University Hospital.
Successful completion of this course will permit entry onto the Voluntary Register for Dental Nurses with the Dental Council of Ireland.
Course Details
This course aims to provide you with the practical skills supported by the theoretical knowledge to develop an understanding of the dental nurse's role and responsibility as part of the dental team.
Modules:
Pathway 1: 16-month part-time programme:
DN1005 Dental Anatomy and Physiology (Oral & Systemic) for Dental Nursing (10 credits);
DN1004 Microbiology and Cross Infection Control for Dental Nurses (10 credits);
DN1006 Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care (10 credits);
DN1007 Dental Pathology and Disease (10 credits);
DN1008 Restorative Dentistry for Dental Nurses (10 credits);
DN1009 Oral Surgery for Dental Nurses (10 credits);
DN1010 Medical Emergencies for Dental Nurses (5 credits);
DN1011 Oral Health and Development for Dental Nurses (10 credits);
DN1012 Dental Practice Administration (5 credits);
DN1013 Clinical Logbook (20 credits);
DN1014 Dental Research-Based Project (20 credits)
Pathway 2: 2-Year full-time (Clinical Training) Programme:
Year 1
DN1004 Microbiology and Cross Infection Prevention for Dental Nurses;
DN1005 Dental Anatomy and Physiology (Oral & Systemic) for Dental Nurses;
DN1006 Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care;
DN1007 Dental Pathology and Disease;
DN1008 Restorative Dentistry for Dental Nurses;
DN1009 Oral Surgery for Dental Nurses
Year 2
DN2110 Medical Emergencies for Dental Nurses;
DN2111 Oral Health and Development;
DN2112 Dental Practice Administration;
DN2113 Clinical Logbook;
DN2114 Dental Research Based Project
Students are required to attend all lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
See the College Calendar for more detailed information on the Programme and the Book of Modulesfor a more detailed description of programme modules.
Fitness to Practise
This programme will be subject to UCC's Fitness to Practise Policy – full details may be found here
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Garda Vetting and Infectious Diseases Policy
Fact File
Course Code: NA
Course Title: Dental Nursing
College: Medicine and Health
Duration: Pathway 1: 16 months part-time (special purpose award); Pathway 2: 2-Year full-time (Clinical Training)
Lectures, tutorials and practical workshops and seminars.
Qualifications: DipDN
NFQ Level: Level 7
Costs: Course fee for 2016/17 for the full-time programme is EUR 3,165 per annum; Course fee for 2016/17 for the 16-month part-time programme is EUR 2,500
2017 Entry Requirements: A minimum of O6 in at least five subjects in the Leaving Certificate or be applying on the grounds of mature years.
Entry Points: NA
Closing Date: 11 March 2016
Course Practicalities
Expected lecture hours:You are required to attend lectures each Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
Expected lab/practical hours:A practical workshop will take place in April for one week which all students must attend. You must complete 2,000 clinical hours over the 16-month period. This will be gained either in the workplace or in the University Dental School and Hospital if you are successful in securing a clinical training placement in the Dental School.
Fitness to Practise
Commencing with the 2013/2014 intake, this programme will be subject to UCC's Fitness to Practise Policy – full details may be found here.
Garda Vetting and Infectious Diseases Policy
Assessment
The Diploma is assessed on a continuous basis using a combination of written examinations and practical competence examinations that are held in the Dental Schools.
You are required to complete a student portfolio which is a record of your clinical experience gained while enrolled on the course. This is a critical component of assessment, used to enhance your learning experience. You will be expected to complete the student portfolio while under the guidance of the supervising dentist. It must be submitted for assessment to the Dental School to which you are registered.
An assignment must also be submitted which should display a competent understanding of dental nursing as a profession. This will include a case study focusing on a dental treatment of your choice.
Application Procedure
Deadline 11 March 2016
Application to the Dental Nursing programme is made directly to theAdmissions Officein UCC.
For further information please contact:admissions@ucc.ie
Further Contact Information
Siobhán Shakeshaft
Dental Nurse Tutor
T:+353 (0)21 490 1160
E:Siobhan.Shakeshaft@ucc.ie
Mary Harrington
Dental Nurse Tutor
T: +353 (0)21 420 5036
E:mary.harrington@ucc.ie
2017 Entry Requirements: A minimum of O6 in at least five subjects in the Leaving Certificate or be applying on the grounds of mature years.
Entry Points: NA
Closing Date: 11 March 2016
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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