Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Provider:
Course Code:
HLT35021
CRICOS Code:
110067K
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Belmont, Western Australia, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 12,500 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
February, July
Course Overview
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist during oral health care procedures. Their role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification the following 10 units must be satisfactorily completed.
Core Units ( 8 units)
- CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
- HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography
- HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice
- HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Relevant electives (2 units)
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads
Entry Requirement
| Language Requirement | |
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent.
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Career Opportunities
Occupational titles may include:
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Receptionist
Internship or Work Placements
- 50 hours of dental assisting work in a simulated environment
- 300 hours of dental assisting work in a dental clinic workplace