In January 2014 The School for Dental Assistants, Hygienists and Clinical Technicians (SKT) could congratulate the two students who have become the first dental assistants with a further education in odontological practice.
2014.02.11 |
Birgitte Enemark Iversen and Ragnhild Søndergård are both employed in the Municipality of Vejen’s Dental Hygiene department, and they can now write the title of dental assistant with advanced studies in odontological practice on their business card.
“I am really pleased with my further education course at SKT. It has given me a professional boost and I have expanded my skills so they also cover other areas of expertise. I have received a great deal of knowledge that I am looking forward to using in my daily work and sharing with my colleagues,” says Ragnhild Søndergård.
In order to earn the title of dental assistant with a further education in odontological practice, you must complete and pass two compulsory modules, three elective modules and complete the final project. A total of six modules corresponding to 60 ECTS.
“Dental assistants as a professional group have not previously had the opportunity to take a further education. But the need is there. That is clearly shown by the overwhelming interest, especially from the public sector,” says Helle Hornhaver, who is dentist and coordinator for further and continuing education at SKT.
For Ragnhild, the main attraction was the possibility of an academic update and upgrade in the company of like-minded students.
“When I was given the opportunity to take continuing education I did not hesitate for a second. It was exactly the right thing for me. And that has certainly been confirmed since. The lecturers are fantastically talented and inspiring, and I have found a brand new professional network among my fellow students,” says Ragnhild Søndergård. She is looking forward to putting her new competencies in areas such as health-promoting work and an appreciative approach to work in her day-to-day work in child oral health in the Municipality of Vejen.
Read more about the study programme at SKT’s website (Danish).