Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
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Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- All students are required to complete vocational placements within the SA Dental Service, an agency of SA Health. A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing the course in accordance with SA Health policy. Students must provide blood test results indicating communicable disease and immunity status prior to commencing the course in accordance with SA Health policy.
On completion of this qualification, graduates must meet the requirements of the Dental Board of Australia in order to register as a dental hygienist. Information on registration standards can be found at www.dentalboard.gov.au
- Applications and changes of preference to include this course for the first time will not be accepted after 31 October 2011. Applicants must complete a written assessment. Contact the campus on 8207 1247 for details. All students are required to complete vocational placements within the SA Dental Service, an agency of SA Health. A satisfactory police check will be required at the expense of the student prior to commencing the course in accordance with SA Health policy. Students must provide blood test results indicating communicable disease and immunity status prior to commencing the course in accordance with SA Health policy. Applicants must be eligible for student registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
Expected Employment Outcome Example
On successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) graduates will have completed the education and training in contemporary dental hygiene practice, enabling them to work in both private and government sectors in accordance with the legislative provisions.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Dental Hygienists are employed in public, private and specialist dental practice where they collaborate with Dentists and other dental care workers. They are responsible for providing preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care. This involves the provision of evidenced based dental hygiene treatment including the taking of medical histories, patient examination, hygiene treatment sequencing, patient education, fissure sealants, restoration polishing, professional tooth whitening, splinting of mobile teeth, removal of sutures, exposing and interpreting intra-oral radiographs, administering local anaesthesia, placing temporary restorations and using therapeutic agents including fluoride to prevent or control oral disease and the non-surgical management of periodontal conditions including root surface debridement. This is accomplished while complying with OHS&W policy and infection control protocols in the role of a dental operator. The Dental Hygienist also provides services to residents of aged care and supported residential facilities and contributes to the oral health awareness of other health care providers.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
- Satisfactory achievement in a written and applied test
and any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) (40633SA)
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
In July 2012 the South Australian Government will be introducing the Skills For All policy initiative.
Skills For All may impact the eligibility and funding arrangements for government subsidised vocational education and training in South Australia.
As a direct result of this initiative, TAFE SA will reassess all student fees prior to Semester 2, 2012. This may result in some student fees decreasing whilst others may increase.
TAFE SA will advise students of new fees as soon as they are available. Information on Skills For All is available at http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online