Melbourne CBD Campus, Perth Campus, Sydney Campus
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.
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.)