Health Professions & Social Services
Dental Nursing SVQ/PDA
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Full time
Start date
Jan 2026
Course enquiry form
Course overview
- Dental Anatomy
- Dental Charting, including specialised software
- Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Radiography
- Non-Surgical Endodontics
- Extraction and Minor Oral Surgery
- Decontamination Processes and Skills
- Oral Diseases and Their Prevention
- 14 Mandatory
For additional information, contact dentalnurseassessor@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
How the course is assessed
- The course is assessed through a combination of open-book and closed-book assessments at the college e-assessment centre, which includes completing an electronic portfolio with various types of evidence.
Number of days per week
- 1 day per week.
Entry requirements
- You must be employed as a trainee dental nurse with a minimum of 3 months' experience in a clinical setting.
- The employer may have the opportunity to access Modern Apprenticeship funding for this course.
Progression and Articulation Routes
- PDA Dental Nursing: Supporting Special Care Provision at SCQF Level 8
- PDA Dental Radiography (Operator)
- BSc Oral Health Sciences
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 19/01/26 |
