Institute of Healthcare Management Nairobi Offers Certificate and Diploma dental courses. They are Certificate in Dental Assisting, Diploma in Dental Nursing & Hygiene, Diploma in Dental Assisting.
Certificate in Dental Assisting
The Dental Assistant plays a vital role in oral healthcare, providing close support to the dental surgeon in all aspects of patient care. They provide assistance to both the patient and the dentist during clinical procedures and maintain good practice and high quality service in the dental environment. In addition, their duties may include maintaining materials and equipment and also practice management. Career pathways can lead to working as a hygienist, therapist or school nurse.
This two-year course is delivered with practical and academic components.
This course will give you the training and an internationally recognized qualification which allows you to work as a Dental Assistant in a variety of settings including private practices, hospitals and community dental clinics. The course includes an assessed work placement where you will spend a minimum of 15 hours per week. The School will help you to find a placement, usually in a dental surgery.
The academic year will be a combination of lectures and clinical practice, which will provide students with a variety of learning opportunities. The School of Dental Nursing offers a stimulating programme which combines comprehensive training at the college with a work placement at a local clinic. You will be taught by highly experienced tutors who will give you both the theoretical knowledge and practical knowhow to be a successful nurse. Our on-campus student surgery will allow you to gain crucial practice and build your confidence before you start your placement. You will have access to a comprehensive range of dental materials and be given on-going support and advice throughout the course.
Clinical experiences will also be gained within the skills laboratory at the school and also at external institutions and private practices.
Course content
Assessment
o MODULE 1: Basic Dental Sciences
MODULE 2: The Dental Office Equipment, Instrumentation and Delivery of dental care
o MODULE 3: Preclinical dental skills
o MODULE 4:Infection Control and Occupational Health and safety
o MODULE 5: Dental Materials
o MODULE 6:Radiography
o MODULE 7: Foundations of Clinical Dentistry and Dental Assisting
o MODULE 8: Dental Office Management
You will be assessed by written examinations, practical examinations, and continuous clinical and written assessments.
Diploma in Dental Nursing & Hygiene
Course Features
Language: English
3 years
11 Lessons
Study Level: C – in Bio and Chem
Award: Diploma in Dental Nursing & Hygiene
Diploma in Dental Assisting
This two-year course is delivered with practical and academic components.
This course will give you the training and an internationally recognized qualification which allows you to work as a Dental Assistant in a variety of settings including private practices, hospitals and community dental clinics. The course includes an assessed work placement where you will spend a minimum of 15 hours per week. The School will help you to find a placement, usually in a dental surgery.
The academic year will be a combination of lectures and clinical practice, which will provide students with a variety of learning opportunities. The School of Dental Nursing offers a stimulating programme which combines comprehensive training at the college with a work placement at a local clinic. You will be taught by highly experienced tutors who will give you both the theoretical knowledge and practical knowhow to be a successful nurse. Our on-campus student surgery will allow you to gain crucial practice and build your confidence before you start your placement. You will have access to a comprehensive range of dental materials and be given on-going support and advice throughout the course.
Clinical experiences will also be gained within the skills laboratory at the school and also at external institutions and private practices.
The programme consists of offline and online lectures, tutorials, demonstrations and practical experience. You will be assessed on a continuous basis regarding suitability and application of theory to practice. By the end of the course, you will have developed appropriate skills in patient and team management.
Course content
Assessment
o MODULE 1: Basic Dental Sciences
MODULE 2: The Dental Office Equipment, Instrumentation and Delivery of dental care
o MODULE 3: Preclinical dental skills
o MODULE 4:Infection Control and Occupational Health and safety
o MODULE 5: Dental Materials
o MODULE 6:Radiography
o MODULE 7: Foundations of Clinical Dentistry and Dental Assisting
o MODULE 8: Dental Office Management
You will be assessed by written examinations, practical examinations, and continuous clinical and written assessments.
How to Apply
Contact details
Off Mai Mahiu Road, Nairobi
West/Wilson Airport
Email: info@ihm.co.ke
Tel: +254708773641 / 0754591701