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Certificate III in Dental Assisting

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This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist during all health care procedures, to help maintain high standards of infection control and to assist with practice administration.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
52 weeks full-time
Course Code
HLT35021
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Domestic Fees
$5,750 per year / $5,750 total
International Fees
$9,750 per year / $9,750 total

About this course

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist during all health care procedures, to help maintain high standards of infection control and to assist with practice administration. Successful completion of this certificate qualifies you for employment as a Dental Assistant.

As part of your Certificate III in Dental Assisting course, you would undertake 350 hours of clinical placement, linked with a number of units of competency in the certificate program. The training will take place in a dental setting, working alongside qualified professionals and being supervised by WAIFS trainers and designated supervisors at the host employer.

*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, work-based training, portfolios, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.

Entry requirements

WAIFS' Entry Requirements:

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for Academic and English entry requirements.

Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:

International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found

. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.

Compulsory work-based training (WBT) forms part of this course. Students of this course should be physically able to undertake the requirements of WBT. Please refer to the unit details for specific requirements. As a minimum a student should be able to stand, move around and lift objects which may be heavy following work, health and safety practices.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with a pathway into

You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

For more detailed information about this course, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au.

Course structure

Total Number of Units: 10

8 core units + 2 elective units

Core Units
Unit Code
Unit Name

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

Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective Units
Unit Code
Unit Name

Use medical terminology in health care

Sterilise loads