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Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Study Method Online
Provider Open Colleges
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
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  • This is a fee-for-service course, government funding is not available. Payment plans are available

  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. We are not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders

  • Guaranteed work placement included

Course overview

Gain the skills you need to become a dental assistant, and watch as you transform people’s lives for the better. Learn all the knowledge needed to provide effective support in a dental practice, ensuring smooth operations and patient comfort. Join this in-demand industry today.

Job outcomes

  • Dental Assistant Nurse

  • Dental Practice Manger

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What you'll learn

This qualification includes a range of units designed to unlock many career opportunities, such as dental assistant, dental hygienist, or a pathway to further study and specialization. Upon completion, you’ll enter the dynamic field of dentistry with a strong foundational understanding and the practical skills you need to provide quality care.

Recognitions

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Self-paced – maximum of 18 months

  • Recommended hours per week: 16h

Delivery

  • Online

  • Study to fit into your routine

  • Start studying as soon as you enrol

Course features

No exams, ever.

We mean it. Instead, assessments range from open book multiple choice quizzes, portfolios, videos & written assessments

Flexible study to fit into your routine

Study anywhere at any time with 24/7 access to your units.

A learning platform optimised for online study

Our online courses are curated to maintain engagement across video, written content, assignments & audio.

Work placement

Duration

You will be required to complete a minimum of 350 hours of work placement in 2 blocks. This may be completed as a block or part-time depending on organisation requirements. 

What are the benefits?

  • By undertaking a work placement you’ll get a chance to put the knowledge you’ve learned on your course into practice

  • You’ll also develop practical, on-the-job skills and could make contacts that could help you find a job once you graduate

  • Work placement is often the most rewarding part of a student’s course. Working face-to-face with clients and colleagues in your chosen field makes a huge difference to your career confidence

If you’d like to learn more about the work placement component of this course, get the course guide for further details.

How do I find a work placement?

  • Spend your time studying and let Open Colleges organise your work placement for you. In partnership with leading provider SkilTrak, we have introduced Guaranteed Work Placement to provide you with real-world experience in your dream career that’s close to home. Enquire now to learn more.

Subjects

Core Units
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTDEN015Prepare for and assist with dental procedures
HLTAID011Provide First Aid*
HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
HLTDEN016Assist with dental radiography
HLTDEN017Assist with administration in dental practice

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Payment options

  • Pay upfront – receive big savings on your enrolment

  • Pay as you go – get started today and pay off while you study

  • Unlock our exclusive monthly promotion for this course and study for less – enquire now!

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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.

We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.

We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.

Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.

Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90796)

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