Certificate III in Dental Assisting
This qualification covers assisting dental practitioners during oral health care procedures, including preparing for procedures, assisting with dental radiography and processing reusable instruments. It also covers infection control, dental practice administration and workplace health and safety. Dental assistants with experience in a dental practice may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Dental assistants who support dentists and other dental practitioners in general or specialist dental practices and clinics.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Dental assistant
- Dental nurse
- Dental chairside assistant
Qualification structure
8 CORE UNITS
2 ELECTIVE UNITS
10 units must be completed: 2 elective units from the electives listed below. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
8 units- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
- HLTDEN015Prepare for and assist with dental procedures
- HLTDEN016Assist with dental radiography
- HLTDEN017Assist with administration in dental practice
- HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
- HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units
12 units- BSBTEC201Use business software applications
- BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
- CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTCCD003Use medical terminology in health care
- HLTDEN027Take a clinical photograph
- HLTDEN028Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan
- HLTDEN030Assist the dental practitioner during medical emergencies in a dental setting
- HLTDET001Construct models
- HLTDET005Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
- HLTOUT006Transport emergency patients
- HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts