Aim of the Programme To provide interactive learning opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to support the delivery of high quality dental care within their scope of practice, throughout their professional career. The programme will educate and prepare the dental nurse for the Scottish Vocational Qualification & Professional Development Award in Dental Nursing and fulfill the requirements of the General Dental Council to register as a Dental Nurse. Programme Objectives The programme will: Deliver the relevant theoretical knowledge and practical skills as defined by the General Dental Council for (GDC) ‘Preparing for dental nurses. Through a range Practice’ Learning Outcomes of interactive learning opportunities that meet differing learning preferences, students will gain the knowledge and skills required to support the delivery of high quality dental care within their scope of practice, and throughout their professional career. Facilitate the development and assessment of each student’s SVQ in dental nursing portfolio of evidence in line with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Assessment Strategy and Quality Standards Support students in preparation for sitting the PDA in Dental Nursing examination in line with SQA Assessment Strategy and Quality Standards. Expected Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete the SVQ and Professional Development Award in Dental Nursing will be able to:
Aim of the Programme To provide interactive learning opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to support the delivery of high quality dental care within their scope of practice, throughout their professional career. The programme will educate and prepare the dental nurse for the Scottish Vocational Qualification & Professional Development Award in Dental Nursing and fulfill the requirements of the General Dental Council to register as a Dental Nurse. Programme Objectives The programme will: Deliver the relevant theoretical knowledge and practical skills as defined by the General Dental Council (GDC) ‘Preparing for Practice’ Learning Outcomes for dental nurses. Through a range of interactive learning opportunities that meet differing learning preferences, students will gain the knowledge and skills required to support the delivery of high quality dental care within their scope of practice, and throughout their professional career. Facilitate the development and assessment of each student’s SVQ in dental nursing portfolio of evidence in line with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Assessment Strategy and Quality Standards Support students in preparation for sitting the PDA in Dental Nursing examination in line with SQA Assessment Strategy and Quality Standards. Expected Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete the SVQ and Professional Development Award in Dental Nursing will be able to:
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