Certificate III in Dental Assisting

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 and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.

Students undertake work experience as part of this course to meet competency requirements and ensure they are work ready.

• Dental Assistant

• Dental Receptionist

Total number of units of competency = 10

50 hours of dental assisting work in a simulated environment

350 hours of Dental Assisting work in a dental clinic

• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
• HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography
• HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice
• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
• HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads

* Electives are subject to change due to industry requirements or delivery type.