Expand+Leaving Certificate entry requirements:
2017: O6 in at least five ordinary level subjects or equivalent.
Applicants may be required to attend interview.

Infections Diseases Policy
Students enrolled on certain courses in the College of Medicin...

Hide-Leaving Certificate entry requirements:
2017: O6 in at least five ordinary level subjects or equivalent.
Applicants may be required to attend interview.

Infections Diseases Policy
Students enrolled on certain courses in the College of Medicine and Health are at increased risk of contracting and transmitting certain infectious diseases as a result of being in the clinical environment as part of their course. it is important therefore in order to protect patients and students that healthcare students are screened for and immunized against certain infectious illnesses. Students enrolling in the School of nursing and Midwifery are screened and immunized by the Health Service Executive Occupational Health Service and are subject to the HSE policies in this regard. All other undergraduate students in the College of Medicine and health are subject to the UCC infectious Disease Screening and Blood Borne Virus Policy. Details will be sent from the Admissions Office once a student has accepted his/her place.

Fitness to Practise:
This undergraduate programme requires students to meet the guidelines of the university's "Fitness to Practise" policy (see www.ucc.ie.en.academicsecretariat.fitnesstopractise )

Student Vetting
A condition of enrollment on this programme is that all incoming students have cleared the vetting process in accordance with university policy and the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Venerable Persons Act 2012).

Expand+Grants
If you think you are eligible for the student grant, you should apply to SUSI as soon as possible. You do not have to wait until you receive an offer of a place. Only when your SUSI application has been completed in full and submitted to the ...

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If you think you are eligible for the student grant, you should apply to SUSI as soon as possible. You do not have to wait until you receive an offer of a place. Only when your SUSI application has been completed in full and submitted to the grant-awarding authority can your eligibility be determined. When your registration for an approved course at an approved college has been confirmed, SUSI will arrange to pay your student grant on a monthly basis directly into your Irish bank account.

All grant queries should be directed to SUSI.
Contact Information
SUSI Support Desk
E: support@susi.cdvec.ie
T: 0761 087874
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Expand+This course aims to provide the student with the practical skills as well as the theoretical knowledge, to develop an understanding of the dental nurse’s role and responsibility as part of the dental team.

The UCC Diploma in Dental Nursing was de...

Hide-This course aims to provide the student with the practical skills as well as the theoretical knowledge, to develop an understanding of the dental nurse’s role and responsibility as part of the dental team.

The UCC Diploma in Dental Nursing was designed to meet the needs of the general dental community and it has standardised dental nurse training in Ireland. It was developed as a joint initiative between Cork University Dental School and Hospital and the Dublin Dental University Hospital.

Successful completion of this course will permit entry onto the Voluntary Register for Dental Nurses with the Dental Council of Ireland.

Expand+Modules:

DN1005 Dental Anatomy and Physiology (Oral & Systemic) for Dental Nursing (10 credits);

DN1004 Microbiology and Cross Infection Control for Dental Nurses (10 credits);

DN1006 Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care (10 cre...

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DN1005 Dental Anatomy and Physiology (Oral & Systemic) for Dental Nursing (10 credits);

DN1004 Microbiology and Cross Infection Control for Dental Nurses (10 credits);

DN1006 Ethical Issues in the Provision of Dental Care (10 credits);

DN1007 Dental Pathology and Disease (10 credits);

DN1008 Restorative Dentistry for Dental Nurses (10 credits);

DN1009 Oral Surgery for Dental Nurses (10 credits);

DN1010 Medical Emergencies for Dental Nurses (5 credits);

DN1011 Oral Health and Development for Dental Nurses (10 credits);

DN1012 Dental Practice Administration (5 credits);

DN1013 Clinical Logbook (20 credits);

DN1014 Dental Research-Based Project (20 credits)