Certificate III in Dental Assisting
 

Traineeship
National Code
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HLT31807
Short Course Guide
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Centre:
Health and Community Services
Location:
Elgar Campus, Your home, Workplace
Study Area: Health and Wellbeing;
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This dental assisting traineeship will teach you how to prepare dental instruments for patient treatment, sterilise and disinfect dental instruments and prepare the surgery for dental treatment with correct instruments/material.

As part of your studies you will learn how to record findings from oral examinations and prepare and dispense/mix materials required for various procedures. You will also gain the communication and administration skills required to work in a dental practice.

What employment opportunities will I have?

As a dental assistant you are an integral member of the oral health team assisting in the provision of customer focused care for dental clients providing chair-side assistance and ensuring the clinical environment is hygienic and safe by supporting infection control practices. In addition to this you will be required to perform administrative and reception duties for the dental practice.

Dental Assistants can work in private practice, community health, school dental and hospital dental clinics.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into health-related courses such as the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Can I apply?

Applicants must:

  • be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
  • have a training contract with an employer.

How do I apply?

Direct entry - rolling enrolments.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Assessment of application

 

Length of course

Part time - approximately 18 months.

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus, Your home, Workplace

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour *
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students		Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $5,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

HLTDA303B
Prepare For And Assist With Oral Health Care Procedures
130.00 hr
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental assistant to assist the operator by preparing the dental surgery, including preparation of necessary equipment, instruments and materials, for oral health care procedures and to assist the operator during the delivery of these procedures. All procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, State/Territory legislative requirements and organisation policy.
HLTDA304B
Assist With Dental Radiography
40.00 hr
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental assistant to assist the operator by preparing clients, equipment and materials for dental radiography, to protect themselves, the client, other members of the dental team and the public from the hazards associated with ionising radiation and to process and mount dental radiographs to diagnostic and quality assurance standards. All procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy.
HLTDA306B
Assist With Administration In Dental Practice
30.00 hr
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental assistant to assist the operator by managing appointments to suit the client and the organisation, to record and reconcile payments and to maintain client records. All procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures,current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, State/Territory legislative requirements and organisation policy.
HLTFA301B
Apply First Aid
18.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid, life support, casualty management and incident response, until more definitive assistance becomes available.

HLTIN301A
Comply With Infection Control Policies And Procedures In Health Work
20.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to comply with infection control policies and procedures.

HLTIN302A
Process Reusable Instruments And Equipment In Health Work
30.00 hr
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for workers in the health care setting to clean and sterilise reusable instruments and equipment and to maintain associated environments. All procedures must be carried out in accordance with current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards and the policies and procedures of the health care establishment. All tasks must be carried out in accordance with State or Territory legislative requirements that affect work practices of the health care establishment and/or health care worker.
HLTHIR301A
Communicate And Work Effectively In Health
20.00 hr

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a health setting with clients, staff, visitors, suppliers and others to meet established work requirements.

HLTOHS200A
Participate In OHS Processes
20.00 hr

This unit specifies the workplace performance required for an entry level employee to participate in OHS processes in the workplace, in order to ensure their own health and safety at work, as well as that of others in the workplace who may be affected by their actions.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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