- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. This course is not available to international students
Course Overview
Earn your Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021) and start your career in the dental industry, working alongside dental professionals in a variety of roles.
The HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting provides a solid foundation in essential dental assisting skills, including chairside assistance, infection control, administration in dental practice, and assisting with dental radiography.
With this dental assistant certification, you’ll be prepared to work in a variety of dental settings, assisting dentists and other dental professionals in delivering quality oral healthcare. Job prospects are promising, with growing demand for skilled dental assistants.
You’ll be ready to perform a range of duties that support the dental team, including preparing patients for treatment, managing infection control procedures, and assisting with dental procedures. After completing this Cert III dental assisting course, you may choose to further enhance your skills by pursuing a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Dental Assistant
What You'll Learn
How to provide a range of dental assisting tasks including:
- Assisting with dental procedures
- Infection prevention and control
- Processing reusable medical devices and equipment
- Supporting patient care
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 12 months
Delivery
- This Cert III in Dental Assisting is delivered online. You can study your online Certificate III full-time, part-time, or at your own pace
Entry Requirements
- Demonstrate completion of at least Year 10 (or equivalent) and be at least 16 years of age
Work Placement
- To achieve this dental assisting qualification, students are required to complete 350 hours of compulsory practical placement, with some time spent at home completing activities that contribute to assessment
- You can choose your work placement location, but it needs Institute approval based on course requirements. We can help you find a suitable workplace if you are struggling to locate one
Subjects
This qualification requires the completion of HLTAID011, Provide First Aid. Students are required to attain this through an appropriate training organisation and provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit. In undertaking this unit, students will need to have the physical capacity to undertake CPR for at least two minutes kneeling on the floor.
About The Institute of Allied Health
The Institute of Allied Health is a national education provider specialising in health courses that lead to working in support and administrative roles in health-related services.
The Institute of Allied Health is part of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC), a longstanding provider of flexible counsellor education. Subsequently, the Institute has plenty of experience on which to draw to ensure you experience a high-quality, fully supported online learning experience.
It’s what our team have done for over 30 years, and we have enthusiastically extended this expertise into allied health training. Institute courses are offered through a network of Student Support Centres throughout Australia.
The Institute of Allied Health is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #0670).
