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Course description

This course will provide the underpinning knowledge, skills and expertise to register with the General Dental Council as a qualified dental nurse. This course includes a practice placement within a dental setting to develop enhanced skills, knowledge and expertise. 


Entry requirements

Successful completion of Level 6 in Dental Nursing.

Or two Highers at grade C or above, one of which should be English.

Participation at an information session, skills assessment and interview forms part of the selection criteria.

Your place on the course will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check in the form of an enhanced PVG.   

You will be required to be immunised in line with Occupational Health's recommendation.

Additional Information:

  • A financial payment of £50 will be made by each student as a contribution towards PVGs, uniform and health clearance checks (this can be made in instalments or a one-off payment)

Progression

Employment as a dental nurse or possible articulation to year 2 of the SQA Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dental Nursing.

Course options

Course Type: Full-time
Details
Date: 24/08/2026 to 11/06/2027 Cost: Get in touch with the course provider or visit their website for more information
Venue details

Coatbridge Main Campus

Kildonan Street

Coatbridge

Course provider

New College Lanarkshire

Coatbridge Main Campus
Kildonan Street
Coatbridge