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- Learning MethodOnline + Work Placement
- IntakesOpen Now
- LocationsAustralia Wide
- DurationUp to 12 Months
300 Hours WP
Course Overview
Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Career Opportunities:
- Dental Assistant
This course will teach you the knowledge and skills required to assist Dentists and Dental Hygienists as a Dental Assistant.
Topics covered in this course include assisting with oral healthcare procedures, assisting with dental radiography, and much more. Please find a full list of courses further below.
At the completion of this course, you will be issued with an HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting by Foundation Education (RTO: 22557).
There is a work placement requirement for this course. Students need to gain access to a dental practice and a qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds Certificate III in Dental Assisting or a higher relevant qualification. The institution can assist you in organising this.
Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements.
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Job Outcomes
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist Assistant
- Dental Therapy Assistant
- Dental Prosthetist Assistant
Prerequisite & Entry Criteria
- Parent or Guardian approval for students under the age of 18
- Permanent Australian Resident or equivalent
- Mandatory work placement
- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
- Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- MAC: Operating system – OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
Subjects
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be available.
HLTDEN003 – Assist with administration in dental practice
HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTDEN001 – Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
HLTINF002 – Process reusable medical devices and equipment
BSBWOR301 – Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBCUS301 – Deliver and monitor a service to customers
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTDEN002 – Assist with dental radiography
HLTWHS001 – Participate in workplace health and safety
* HLTAID003 – Provide first aid
*Please note that HLTAID003 is not provided by Foundation Education. The student will be required to complete the unit outside at a cost not covered by this course. Discounted offers may be available. Please enquire to find out more.
Fees
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Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Foundation Education.
Always remember to enquire about any:
- Discounts
- Payment Plans
which may be available.