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Oral Health Care (Dental Nursing) Preparing for Practice

Ayrshire College

Venues

Kilwinning Campus

Content

If you are interested in a career in Dental Nursing, Oral Health or within Health and Social Care. This course can help you on your way. It offers you a broad perspective across key areas to prepare you for your next progression route or employment. This course develops your knowledge and understanding for working successfully in a Dental or Care setting.

Content includes:

Decontamination; first aid; health and safety; dental anatomy; dental patient care; the clinical assessment of patients’ dental health; the safe handling of instruments, materials, and equipment used in dental practice.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 5.

Progression Routes

HNC Health and Social Care courses, or a PDA or SVQ dental nursing qualification

Start Date

August

Qualification

NC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Health and Social Care

SCQF Level

6

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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