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Institute of Health and Nursing Australia

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

  • Certificate

The Certificate III in Dental Assisting provides comprehensive preparation for a career in oral healthcare. This qualification reflects the diverse responsibilities of dental assistants who support dental practitioners during clinical procedures.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
12 months full-time
Course Code
HLT35021
Domestic Fees
$3,499 total

About this course

The Certificate III in Dental Assisting provides comprehensive preparation for a career in oral healthcare. This qualification reflects the diverse responsibilities of dental assistants who support dental practitioners during clinical procedures. Dental assistants serve as the first point of contact for patients, creating a friendly practice environment and delivering high-quality care.Their professional duties include client service delivery, administrative functions, and clinical management. The program equips students with essential skills in infection control, patient communication, and professional practice standards, enabling them to work effectively across various dental settings.

Entry requirements

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification, however, following IHNA admission criteria will be applicable:

IHNA Admission Requirements
  • Applicants are required to be 16 years old and above.
  • Successful completion of an ACSF test with demonstrated competence as per IHNA LLN requirements.
  • It is also essential for students to possess basic computer skills.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student's suitability.

Digital Literacy

  • Students should possess basic computer skills covering the most common usages of a computer, including managing computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and databases; creating presentations; finding information and communicating using computers; and being aware of social and ethical implications of Internet use.
  • Students should be in possession of their own laptops to facilitate the training and assessment.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) Requirements
  • A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate
  • Immunisation prior to undertaking Professional Experience Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities
  • Declaration of having a disability, disorder, or on any medication that will need reasonable adjustments to fulfil these requirements
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students may have the opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18. Before students are allowed to contact with minors, students need to obtain a WWCC check.

(Students are encouraged to disclose any disabilities, disorders, or medications that may require reasonable adjustments to help us provide appropriate support.)

Study locations

Melbourne CBD Campus

Perth Campus

Sydney Campus

How to apply

  1. Application: Submit your online application by clicking "Enrol Now" on the top right corner of the course page.
  2. Interview: Once you've met IHNA's eligibility criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
  3. Offer Letter: If you're successful with the interview you will be offered a place for the course as per the availability of each intake.
  4. Enrolment Fee:After signing the offer acceptance an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more.
  5. Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been received.

Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.

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