A Dental Assistant works as part of a multi disciplinary team, with a range of oral health professionals such as Dentists, Dental Specialists, Oral Health Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Prosthetists.
Dental Assistants will provide assistance during client service delivery and often undertake administrative tasks such as reception, appointment scheduling, payment and receipts as well as clinical management. Dental Assistants can also work as advocates in health promotion and clinic management roles. Dental assistants are often the first point of contact for clients and have the opportunity to ensure the practice is welcoming to patients.
Private practices employ dental assistants in full time, part-time or casual positions. Public Health Services operate dental clinics in hospitals, schools or community based clinics, and dental assistants work with oral health therapists and dentists in these positions. Correctional Services, Defence forces and some aged care facilities provide oral health services and employ staff for these positions. Mobile dental clinics travel to aged care facilities and rural and remote areas providing dental treatment.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
54 Currie St, Adelaide 5000
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Dental Assisting HLT35021 qualification are:
- Adequate English language skills and numeracy skills to communicate safely and effectively in study and work environments. Domestic applicants are required to complete relevant internal LLN skills testing or, they must successfully demonstrate exit level 2 in reading and numeracy through the CSPA test (refer EQUALS LLN Policy). International applicants are required to demonstrate a minimum 5.5 overall band score in IELTS (or equivalent) prior to course commencement.
- Physical fitness to meet industry requirements
Before going on industry placement students are typically required to show evidence of:
- Successful completion of theory and simulated practical assessment, and
- Evidence of Hepatitis B immunity, and
- Valid DCSI Clearances for working with Aged, Vulnerable and Children, and
- Applicants must show adequate evidence of competency in communication skills and knowledge. In particular, applicants need to be able to read, comprehend, interpret, apply, write and share information to standards that will ensure the safety of clients in their care.
Course fees
Course fee
$650
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About EQUALS International
EQUALS was founded over 30 years ago, with the dream of promoting and developing human potential. Today we are an independent tertiary education provider offering nationally recognised and accredited courses to local and international students.
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