Dental Nursing
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.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Diploma (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Diploma (Level 7 NFQ) | Special Purpose | National University of Ireland | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
Pathway 1: 2 year full-time (Clinical Training)
Pathway 2: 16 month part-time (Special purpose award)
Entry Requirements
Requirements
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements
O6/H7 in at least five subjects in the Leaving Certificate.
Mature Students
Mature applicants should be 23 years old on or before 1st January of the year of application. Mature applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Fitness to Practise
This programme is subject to UCC's Fitness to Practise Policy – see our Fitness to Practise page for more information.
Garda Clearance
All students on this programme will come into contact with the public and assume positions of trust through educational and training opportunities. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, UCC is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake this programme.
Garda vetting is carried out by the Admissions Office in UCC once a student has accepted their place on the programme. It involves a police check to establish whether the individual being vetted has had criminal convictions in the past or whether any criminal proceedings are pending. The Garda Siochána provide this information for students who have resided in Ireland for a period of six months or more (including permanent residence).
All students who have resided outside Ireland for a period of six months or more must furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from their country or countries or residence. This certificate should state that the student has had no convictions recorded against them while residing there.
Careers / Further progression
Skills and Careers Information
The Diploma in Dental Nursing provides you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are highly sought by dental practitioners. The employment rate of our graduates is extremely high and there is also an opportunity to travel with your qualification. Some of our graduates have obtained work in the UK, Australia and Canada.
Further information
How To Apply
Please note that this programme is currently open to EU applicants only. Non-EU and QQI FET candidates are not eligible to apply for this programme.
Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded with your UCC Apply Application so please have the following documents ready for upload.
For school leaving Part-Time applications:
- Leaving Certificate Results - Please upload a clear readable copy of your school leaving examination results
- Evidence of English Language proficiency - if applicable
- Passport Photo - Please upload a passport style photo, not a photo of your passport
- Proof of Identity - Please upload a clear readable copy of one of the following; Passport/ Birth cert/ Irish Driving licence (credit card format)/ Marriage cert)
- Transcripts - Please upload transcripts of examination results for each year to date for each of your qualifications. You can upload a maximum of 5. If you have provided a valid UCC Number you do not need to upload transcripts
- Verification of Employment and Employer Declaration form. (A link to download this form will be made available on the supporting documents page of your application on UCC APPLY. Please download this form, print it, complete it and re-upload as an attachment)
For Mature Part-Time applications;
- Mature Applicants must be at least 23 years of age at time of application.
- Applicants must be employed as a trainee dental nurse in a practice.
- Evidence of English Language proficiency - if applicable
- Passport Photo - Please upload a passport style photo, not a photo of your passport
- Proof of Identity - Please upload a clear readable copy of one of the following; Passport/ Birth cert/ Irish Driving licence (credit card format)/ Marriage cert
- Verification of Employment and Employer Declaration form. (A link to download this form will be made available on the supporting documents page of your application on UCC APPLY. Please download this form, print it, complete it and re-upload as an attachment)
- Transcripts - Please upload transcripts of examination results for each year to date for each of your qualifications. You can upload a maximum of 5. If you have provided a valid UCC Number you do not need to upload transcripts
For school leaving Full-Time applications:
- 2 Academic References - Please upload two recent references that support your application, each on headed business paper. References should be signed and dated within the last 6 months.)
- Leaving Certificate Results - Please upload a clear readable copy of your school leaving examination results
- Proof of Identity - Please upload a clear readable copy of one of the following; Passport/ Birth cert/ Irish Driving licence (credit card format)/ Marriage cert
- Transcripts - Please upload transcripts of examination results for each year to date for each of your qualifications. You can upload a maximum of 5. If you have provided a valid UCC Number you do not need to upload transcripts
- Evidence of English Language proficiency - if applicable
For Mature Full-Time applications;
- 2 Academic References - Please upload two recent references that support your application, each on headed business paper. References should be signed and dated within the last 6 months.)
- Mature applicants must be 23 years of age at time of application.
- Evidence of English Language proficiency - if applicable
- Passport Photo - Please upload a passport style photo, not a photo of your passport
- Proof of Identity - Please upload a clear readable copy of one of the following; Passport/ Birth cert/ Irish Driving licence (credit card format)/ Marriage cert
- Transcripts - Please upload transcripts of examination results for each year to date for each of your qualifications. You can upload a maximum of 5. If you have provided a valid UCC Number you do not need to upload transcripts.
Closing Date: 10th March 2023.
Part-time: €2,500 total.
Full-time: €3,130 per year (Student Contribution + Capitation Fee).
Course fees include a tuition fee, student contribution fee and capitation fee. The state will pay the tuition fees for those that are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme. The annual student contribution and capitation fees are payable by the student. Please note this course is not eligible for SUSI funding.
Please see Fees Office for more information. See "Link to Course Fee" below.
The application process for the Diploma in Dental Nursing 2023/2024 is now closed.
Course Outline
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.
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.
Why Choose This Course?
This course delivers a high standard of education, using state-of-the-art technology to provide dental nursing education outside of the major dental hospital centres in Ireland.
Throughout the course, video-conferencing, online learning and mobile learning will be used to enhance your learning experience. The use of technology means we can reach students in various geographical locations in Ireland, as well as create a blended learning environment for our students.
Pathway 1: Part-time 16-month programme
DN1001 Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care (5 credits)
DN1002 Microbiology and Cross Infection Control for Dental Nurses (15 credits)
DN1005 Dental Anatomy and Physiology (Oral and Systemic) for Dental Nursing (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)
DN1011 Oral Health and Development for Dental Nurses (10 credits)
DN1012 Dental Practice Administration (5 credits)
DN1013 Clinical Student Portfolio (20 credits)
DN1015 Medical Emergencies for Dental Nurses (10 credits)
DN1016 Dental Research-Based Project (15 credits)
Pathway 2: Full-time (Clinical Training) 2-year programme
Year 1
DN1001 Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care (5 credits)
DN1002 Microbiology and Cross Infection Control for Dental Nurses (15 credits)
DN1005 Dental Anatomy and Physiology (Oral and Systemic) for Dental Nursing (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)
Year 2
DN2111 Oral Health and Development for Dental Nurses (10 credits)
DN2112 Dental Practice Administration (5 credits)
DN2113 Clinical Logbook (20 credits)
DN2115 Medical Emergencies for Dental Nurses (10 credits)
DN2116 Dental Research-Based Project (15 credits)
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 Modules for a more detailed description of programme modules.
Siobhan Murray Shakeshaft
siobhan.shakeshaft@ucc.ie
+353 (0)21 490 1100
http://www.ucc.ie/en/dentalschool//