TasTAFE
12 months
Formalize your dental assisting expertise with this Certificate III qualification. Designed for employed dental assistants, this course recognizes your skills in oral health procedures, radiography, infection control, and dental practice administration, requiring 350+ hours of current work experience.
There are no essential entry requirements for this course. However, you must have completed at least 350 hours of work within your current Dental Assistant role. You should have practical experience assisting dentists, dental hygienists, dental prosthetists, dental therapists, or oral health therapists during oral health care procedures. You must be at least 16 years old to enrol at TasTAFE. A member of the TasTAFE team will contact you during the application process to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and to ensure you understand the course requirements.
Core units include: Communicate and work in health or community services, Work with diverse people, Prepare for and assist with dental procedures, Assist with dental radiography, Assist with administration in dental practice, Process reusable medical devices and equipment, Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control, and Participate in workplace health and safety. Elective units include: Take a clinical photograph and Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan. The course covers practical skills in assisting with dental procedures, radiography techniques, sterilization and infection control protocols, and administrative functions in dental practice settings.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive experience in health and allied health qualifications. The institution offers workplace-based training and assessment, allowing you to earn your qualification while continuing your employment. TasTAFE provides comprehensive student support services, flexible study options, and recognition of prior learning to ensure your success. With multiple campuses across Tasmania and a commitment to quality VET education, TasTAFE delivers industry-relevant training that meets workplace standards.
Upon completion of this Certificate III in Dental Assisting, you can pursue career opportunities as a Dental Assistant or Dental Laboratory Assistant. This qualification provides a pathway to further professional development in the dental industry. You may progress to the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting to expand your skills and advance your career prospects. The qualification formally recognizes your competency in dental procedures, enabling career progression within dental practices, specialist dental clinics, and dental laboratories.
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