QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Dental Assisting


National Code: HLT35021
TAFE SA Code: TP01274


Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist dental practitioners during oral health care procedures. The role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.

Duration
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12 months 
Dental Workers/ Dental Assistants
Campus
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$2,590
Concession
$1,540
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

  • Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes

    Dental Assistant

    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.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021)
    This course covers communication, working with diverse people, dental radiography, infection prevention and control, medical devices and equipment and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 8 core units and 2 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings
  • Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control 35
    Assist with administration in dental practice 40
    Assist with dental radiography 35
    Communicate and work in health or community services 30
    Participate in workplace health and safety 20
    Prepare for and assist with dental procedures 350
    Process reusable medical devices and equipment 30
    Work with diverse people 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Construct models 40
    Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan 70
    Provide First Aid 18
    Use business software applications 60
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