Dental Nursing
The course will provide learners with the necessary skills to support other members of the Dental Healthcare team across the full range of dental treatments.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years
Entry Requirements
-School leavers with a minimum of O6 or H6 in 5 subjects
-FET graduates with a level 5 award in a relevant field area
-Mature students are welcome & will be assessed through the recognition of prior learning (RPL)
-Leaving Cert Biology or Level 5 Anatomy & Physiology is desirable
-Receive Hepatitis B vaccination
-All applicants for the course will be interviewed
-All applicants must have sufficient competence in English to participate successfully
-Garda Vetting
Careers / Further progression
Learners will undertake a range of specialist modules in dental nursing theory and practice to develop the knowledge and skills to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
Graduates may progress to a range of related courses such as:
TCD - Orthodontic Therapy
UCC - Dental Hygiene
University of Galway/Marino Institute - Cert in Oral Health
Dublin Dental Hospital UCD - Cert in Dental Radiography
ATU Athlone - BSc in Dental Practice Management with Oral Health Education
Further information
Courses commencing September 2024.
Mature Student entry
Student Registration Fee € 100*
Note – Some courses may require the learner to purchase relevant industry-specific material for their own use which may not be included in the course fees outlined above.
*€30 of the Student Registration Fee is non-refundable. All fees are subject to change.
DIFE is committed to keeping the cost of accessing all courses in the college to a minimum for students. Most students can secure funding assistance from various sources including SUSI or the Back to Education Allowance Scheme.
All fees must be paid with a credit/debit card online through the admissions portal. All fees must be paid prior to course commencement in September.
Refunds
All requests for refunds relating to registration fees must be made by emailing dife@lmetb.ie. No refunds will be made by DIFE after the first Friday in October of the relevant academic year.
Exemptions
€200 Registration Fee: No exemption. This fee must be paid by all students to secure a college place.
SUSI
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for all Level 5 and Level 6 courses in DIFE. Support is available to all types of students, from school leavers to mature students returning to education.
For more information see the SUSI Website. https://www.susi.ie/
Back to Education Allowance
If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and are getting certain payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, you may take part in a course in DIFE and get a Back to Education Allowance.
For more information see the DSP Website.
Further Information
For further information on the range of schemes and financial supports available to support students in Further Education please see the following Student Finance Page.
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (Application Weblink below)
Applications are accepted from the 1st of December each year. The first round of interviews are held in March. Students applying after the March interviews will be interviewed in late May and those applying after May will be interviewed in late August/early September. Interviewees will be invited for interview via text and email, so it is important that a working mobile number and email address are carefully recorded on application.
Note: There are no application fees applicable and all applications are made through www.dife.ie.
Application Procedure for International Students
DIFE welcomes and values students from all over the world. All courses in DIFE are conducted through English. All students must prove that they have the sufficient competency in English prior to commencing a programme of study. The following administrative arrangements also apply:
-All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation and comply fully with the residency requirements of the Irish Government.
-Non-EU citizens will be required to pay an economic fee as determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
-Applications can only be made by Non-EU citizens if they are resident in Ireland at the time of application.
-This fee is presently €3,653 per year (subject to change). Some categories of Non-EU citizens may be exempt from the economic fee.
-The college will not engage in any way in the process of visa application.
Registration
Registration for all students takes place in late August/early September. Students will be notified by post in advance of their registration day. Students will not be officially registered with the college until all fees are paid or proof of exemption status is submitted e.g. copy of SUSI grant approval, medical card or proof of Back to Education allowance.
Traineeship Award
QQI Higher Certificate at NFQ Level 6 - 6M20947
Aim:
This course is aimed at students wishing to gain a nationally recognised qualification in Dental Nursing. The course will provide learners with the necessary skills to support other members of the Dental Healthcare team across the full range of dental treatments.
Learners will undertake a range of specialist modules in dental nursing theory and practice to develop the knowledge and skills to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
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
Work Experience is a mandatory part of the course& includes block placements in June, July & August.
Award: NEBDN Diploma in Dental Nursing (approved by the Dental Council).
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie