Expand+Course Costs
Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, regis...

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Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, registration charges, books and where required - uniforms and specialised equipment. Details of these charges are available on request from the college. There are no fees for tuition. No refund of course costs will be issued after 30th September.

In addition, students are liable for a €200 participation contribution, imposed on all PLC courses. The following categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution.

Full current medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children.

Those who are eligible under the student grant Scheme

Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance or VTOS allowances.

Please note evidence that you are in receipt of any of the above must be provided before an exemption can be implemented. Therefore, initially only those who produce a full medical card in their own right will be exempt. All others must pay the €200 contribution and it will be refunded when their eligibility is confirmed.

Expand+Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Educati...

Hide-Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Education & Training Board.

More information available from www.susi.ie

Back to Education Allowance
The Back to Education Allowance is a scheme which enables anyone in receipt of benefits eg Jobseekers Allowance or One Parent Family Payment to enrol on a Post Leaving Certificate or Adult Education course and continue to keep their benefit. For more information on the schemes you can contact your local Social Welfare Office.

Back to Education Initiative
The Back to Education Initiative provides part-time Further Education Programmes for young people and adults. The aim is to give people an opportunity to combine return to learning with family and other responsibilities. Priority is given to early school leavers, participants can retain their benefits and there are no course charges.

Expand+Course Content Overview (or Year One)

Anatomy & Physiology
Clinical Dentistry 1 & 2
Radiology
Oral Health Education
Infection Prevention & Control
Dental & Medical Emergencies
Oral Surgery
Health & Safety
Restorative Dentistry
Professiona...

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Anatomy & Physiology
Clinical Dentistry 1 & 2
Radiology
Oral Health Education
Infection Prevention & Control
Dental & Medical Emergencies
Oral Surgery
Health & Safety
Restorative Dentistry
Professional Development
Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Dental Ethics & Legislation
Dental Materials
Orthodontics
Dental Anxiety & Patient Management
Special Needs Dentistry
Communications in Dentistry
Paedodontics
Geriodontology
Record of Experience
OSCE Preparation

Work Placement
Students will undertake continuous clinical placement two days per week working in a Dental Practice over the duration of the course. This arrangement ensures that students will acquire the necessary clinical experience in dealing with the demands of the surgery. It is the student's responsibility to secure this work placement.

All students will be Garda vetted and will require Hepatitis B vaccination for work placement. As the vaccination process takes approximately four months, students should bear this in mind when preparing for work placement starting in early October.

Expand+Leaving Certificate standard. NB Applicants must not that having Leaving Cert Biology is desirable.

All eligible applicants will be interviewed. Mature applicants welcome.

Students that present for interview must have good spoken and written En...

Hide-Leaving Certificate standard. NB Applicants must not that having Leaving Cert Biology is desirable.

All eligible applicants will be interviewed. Mature applicants welcome.

Students that present for interview must have good spoken and written English or agree to undergo Literacy Assessment.

Please note that Marino College is an equal opportunities educational setting and can provide additional support as required. Students should have regular access to computer and internet facilities for completion of course work.

Expand+Assessment & Certification
Occupational First Aid Certificate as recognised by the Health and Safety Authority.

Assessment of theory and practice is continuous throughout the course. However, final qualifications are dependent on success in the D...

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Occupational First Aid Certificate as recognised by the Health and Safety Authority.

Assessment of theory and practice is continuous throughout the course. However, final qualifications are dependent on success in the Diploma in Dental Nursing (NEBDN). This Course consists of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and demonstrations, simulations and problem based learning.

A Record of Experience from NEBDN (UK) must be completed and signed off by a registered Dentist from your work experience over the 2 year course for entry to the final NEBDN Examinations.

Your dentist must agree to undertake an online witness training programme with NEBDN. On Qualifying, students are eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) UK and the Irish Dental Council (IDC)

Expand+Future Prospects
There are excellent opportunities for students to follow after qualifying as a dental nurse such as careers as Dental Nurses in General Dental Practices, Community Dental Clinics and Dental Nursing in Dental Hospitals for those who ...

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There are excellent opportunities for students to follow after qualifying as a dental nurse such as careers as Dental Nurses in General Dental Practices, Community Dental Clinics and Dental Nursing in Dental Hospitals for those who complete the National Diploma.

It is also a useful bridge to careers in Oral Health Education, Special Needs Dental Nursing and Dental Hygiene.

Successful students are also encouraged to extend their qualifications through participation in a variety of post qualification certificate courses:-

• BSC in Dental Practice Management with Oral Health Promotion at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT)
• Certificate in Oral Health Education
• Certificate in Dental Radiography
• Dental Hygienist
• Orthodontic Therapist