The Certificate III in Dental Assisting is a nationally recognised qualification designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to be an integral part of the patient-care team. Dental Assisting is a wonderful career with many options for advancement and qualified Dental Assistants are highly sought after. Our training is predominately 70% hands-on and provides you with the skills and knowledge required by the modern Dental Assistant.
This qualification has 8 units that you must complete, with assessments being a mix of theory assignments and practical assessments conducted in the workplace or our training venues:
Course Content
HLTHIR30
A Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301A
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTIN302A
Process reusable instruments and equipment in
health work
HLTOHS200A
Participate in OHS processes
HLTDA303B
Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
HLTDA304B
Assist with dental radiography
HLTDA306B
Assist with administration in a dental practice
HLTFA301A
Apply basic first aid
Pre-requisite
It is recommended that participants organise immunisation for Hepatitis B and Tetanus before commencing work in a dental practice.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for trainees and someone wanting to become a Dental Assistant.
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CLASSROOM TRAINING
Enrolment Fee: $2,500
Codes:
301CH Hunter
301CS Sydney
301CM Melbourne
Full-time - 5 days/week
Intense 4-week block followed by a mix of distance learning and workshops. Trainees are not required to attend the workshops.
Part-time - 2 days/week
2 days a week for 12 weeks. Classes are not conducted in school holidays.
DISTANCE LEARNING – without workshops
Enrolment Fee: $1,500
Code: 301D
Self-paced learning supported by a comprehensive study guide. Ideal for trainees or a person who is unable to attend classroom due to distance or work commitments. Practical and theory assignments are conducted at your own pace and practical assessments conducted in the workplace.
DISTANCE LEARNING – with workshops
Enrolment Fee: $1,950
Code: 302D
Self-paced learning supported by a comprehensive study guide, combined with workshops that provide ample practice for a person who doesn’t work in a dental practice.
RECOGNITION
Enrolment Fee: $500
Code: 301R
6 month enrolment period to demonstrate current work skills. This option is suitable for a Dental Assistant who has been working for some time and would like to gain formal recognition for their experience.
NEW ENTRANT TRAINEESHIP Enrolment Fee: $436
Code: Use code for desired training option
CLASSROOM TRAINING Hunter – 301CH
Full-time
12 June to 6 July
29 October to 23 November
Part-time
5 March to 5 June
16 July to 16 October
Sydney – 301CS
Full-time
29 October to 23 November
Part-time
5 March to 5 June
16 July to 16 October
Melbourne – 301CM
Part-time
13 February to 8 May
16 July to 2 October
DISTANCE LEARNING
– 301D
Enrol anytime
DISTANCE LEARNING
– 302D
Enrol anytime Workshop Dates:
Hunter
22, 29 March
18, 25 July; 1, 8 August
3, 4, 5, 6 December
Sydney
28 March
18, 25 July; 1, 8 August
3, 4, 5, 6 December
Melbourne
22 March
7, 14, 21, 28 June
8, 15, 22, 29 November
