Course Description

Dental Surgery Assistants are Allied Health personnel who play an important role in the performance of dental procedures. The aim of this course is to provide both the theoretical and the clinical practical techniques necessary for future dental personnel to be considered competent to assist the dental team. The objectives of this course are to instruct the candidate in basic knowledge of: (i) teeth anatomy, pathology, oral care and instruments, (ii) the health and safety of dental surgeries, (iii) patient care prior, during and post dental treatments, (iv) maintaining good communication with patients and (v) maintaining records and appointments and placing orders for materials in use in the dental surgery.

Career Prospects

Dental Surgery Assistant

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….
MCAST Diploma in Applied Science
or
MCAST Diploma in Health and Social Care
or
MCAST Diploma in Social Care
or
Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder

OR

4 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3
Compulsory: English Language AND Mathematics AND Biology / Health and Social Care

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

Applicants will be subject to an Occupational Health Screening to establish their suitability for the Placement which is a mandatory part of this programme. Once course would have started, failure to present a successful health screening (as per an established and set Protocol) , will result in not being in a position to start the work placements. This will eventually preclude the student from a successful completion of course. Prior to embarking on Work Placement, student must also provide evidence of a clean police conduct certificate.