Open evening (specific to the Discipline of Health Promotion) on Friday 28th February from 6–7pm, at Áras Moyola, NUI Galway.
An overview of the programmes will be presented by the course directors and prospective students can meet and chat with course lecturers and tutors.
Postgraduate Open day on Tuesday 4th February 2020 at NUI Galway, covering all Colleges and Schools including the Discipline of Health Promotion.
Trinity College School of Dental Science is inviting applications to the Professional (Higher) Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy, to commence in August 2020 for a 12- month full-time course.
The Professional (Higher) Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy is awarded by the University of Dublin, Trinity College and is a registerable qualification with the Dental Council.
The initial core course – Introduction to Clinical Practice – is delivered in the Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) and lasts for 20 days over alternate weeks between the end of August and October, after which students will train in their work placements under direct supervision of an orthodontic specialist or consultant orthodontist for approximately eleven months. During the period of work placement, students will return to DDUH for fourteen training days, which are spread over the remaining months.
The programme is aimed at those who have a qualification in either Dental Hygiene or Dental Nursing, have at least two years’ post-qualification workplace experience (private orthodontic practice / public health orthodontic clinic) and are listed on the appropriate register maintained by the Dental Council. Applicants must have a current BLS certificate. The written support of a suitably qualified orthodontist trainer, who is on the Orthodontic Specialist register of the Dental Council, is required.
Trainers must attend a “Training the Trainers” course in June to prepare them for their role as a trainer on the course. Please note that a trainer can only supervise one student in any given year. Successful candidates will be required to show evidence of Hepatitis B & C screening and Hepatitis B immunity. They will also be subject to An Garda Síochána vetting.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 23rd April and shortlisted applicants must be accompanied by their prospective workplace trainer.
In addition, their proposed workplace will be assessed after the interviews to ensure that the facilities are suitable for the clinical workplace training. Applications and enquiries to natalie.mcgettigan@dental.tcd.ie (Tel – 01 612 7361). Closing date: 5pm on Monday 2nd March 2020
Programme details are on our website:
https://www.tcd.ie/dental/undergraduate/diploma/orthodontic-therapy/
The Dental Radiography programme is now open for applications for the programme commencing in January 2020 until June 2020. This programme is approved by the Dental Council of Ireland and successful applicants will receive a Certificate in Dental Radiography from the Dublin Dental University Hospital. This programme is delivered in association with Diagnostic Imaging, UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science.
The student places are limited to 12 per programme, and will be allocated in the order that COMPLETE applications (online and supporting documentation) are received. A reserve list of applicants who meet the criteria is kept in the event an applicant does not accept their offer of a place on the programme. Applicants who meet the entry criteria, but are not successful for entry into the programme in January 2020 will be placed on the mailing list for the course starting January 2021.
The closing date for applications for the January 2020 programme is Friday 27thSeptember 2019.
Application forms and course outline can be obtained from https://www.dentalhospital.ie/education/postgraduate-programmes/taught-postgraduate-programmes/certificate-in-dental-radiography
For further information, please contact:
Lana Zmijalac, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2 D02 F859.
Phone 01 612 7315; Email: dentalnursetutor@dental.tcd.ie
The online application process must be completed by Friday 27 September 2019.
The National Oral Health Policy is due to be launched on 3 April 2019 at 9am in Dublin Dental university Hospital.
The IDNA will have a stand at this years IDA conference 4-6 April 2019. Please come visit us over the weekend.
https://www.dentist.ie/_fileupload/IDA%202019%20Full%20Programme.pdf
HIQA is now responsible for the regulation of medical exposure to ionising radiation. This follows the signing by the Minister for Health of a new Statutory Instrument governing the regulation of medical exposures to ionising radiation. Please see the link to HIQA’s website.
https://www.hiqa.ie/hiqa-news-updates/medical-exposure-ionising-radiation-be-regulated-hiqa
The HSE have developed an eLearning programme ‘An Introduction to Children First’. This has been developed with the assistance of our Colleagues in the Child & Family Agency, is approved by the HSE, the Department of Health and the Inter Departmental Over-Sight Group of the Irish Government.
Who should undertake the Children First E-Learning programme?
It is HSE policy that all HSE staff, staff of HSE Funded Services and of HSE Contracted Services should have a basic awareness of Children First by completing this e-Learning module. The training is free of charge and a HSE email address is not required to register with HSeLanD.
This training is the mandatory and refresher training for all HSE staff (permanent, agency, locum or visiting), students and volunteers, irrespective of role or grade must complete.After registering on HSeLanD, click on “My Learning” and type “Children First” in the search box to locate the programme.
How long is the programme?
The e-Learning programme lasts approximately one and a half hours. The module was designed with varying ability levels in mind and can be launched through www.hseland.ie. HSeLanD can be accessed on any smart phone, tablet or PC, making the module accessible at work or in a public space such as a library/education centre or on a home computer. The programme is narrated and includes video scenes. It is interactive and prompts the viewer to move on to the next steps, making it is easy to navigate.
Do I get a certificate on completion of the e-learning module?
When you have successfully completed the module and passed the assessment you will receive a certificate of completion which you should forward to your line manager. It is recommended that this certificate should be retained on the individual personnel file to meet regulatory requirements of the HIQA, the NMBI or other relevant bodies. Your certificate will be valid for three years. The module can be taken again after three years as refresher training and you will be issued with a new certificate on successful completion of the module.
What happens if I fail the assessment?
You can re-take the assessment several times until you achieve the pass rate. If you have difficulty understanding the information in the module, please ask your line manager for support and help. You can also contact the HSE Children First National Office by telephone or by e-mail: childrenfirst@hse.ie.
The HSE have developed an eLearning programme ‘An Introduction to Children First’. This has been developed with the assistance of our Colleagues in the Child & Family Agency, is approved by the HSE, the Department of Health and the Inter Departmental Over-Sight Group of the Irish Government.
Who should undertake the Children First E-Learning programme?
It is HSE policy that all HSE staff, staff of HSE Funded Services and of HSE Contracted Services should have a basic awareness of Children First by completing this e-Learning module. The training is free of charge and a HSE email address is not required to register with HSeLanD.
This training is the mandatory and refresher training for all HSE staff (permanent, agency, locum or visiting), students and volunteers, irrespective of role or grade must complete.After registering on HSeLanD, click on “My Learning” and type “Children First” in the search box to locate the programme.
How long is the programme?
The e-Learning programme lasts approximately one and a half hours. The module was designed with varying ability levels in mind and can be launched through www.hseland.ie. HSeLanD can be accessed on any smart phone, tablet or PC, making the module accessible at work or in a public space such as a library/education centre or on a home computer. The programme is narrated and includes video scenes. It is interactive and prompts the viewer to move on to the next steps, making it is easy to navigate.
Do I get a certificate on completion of the e-learning module?
When you have successfully completed the module and passed the assessment you will receive a certificate of completion which you should forward to your line manager. It is recommended that this certificate should be retained on the individual personnel file to meet regulatory requirements of the HIQA, the NMBI or other relevant bodies. Your certificate will be valid for three years. The module can be taken again after three years as refresher training and you will be issued with a new certificate on successful completion of the module.
What happens if I fail the assessment?
You can re-take the assessment several times until you achieve the pass rate. If you have difficulty understanding the information in the module, please ask your line manager for support and help. You can also contact the HSE Children First National Office by telephone or by e-mail: childrenfirst@hse.ie.
