HLT31807 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Nationally Recognised Qualification - Offered via flexible learning
Course Description
This course provides the skills and knowledge to understand the role and responsibilities of a Dental Assistant within general practice and how to effectively and efficiently provide a high standard of assistance to a Dentist, Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist during oral health care procedures.
Certificate III in Dental Assisting HLT31807 consists of eight Units of Competency (including 1 Unit First Aid), comprising of both clinical and non clinical units. To be awarded the qualification Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT31807), you must successfully complete the eight Units of Competency as well as possess a current valid First Aid certificate.
Course Core Units (Units of Competency)
The following core units form part of the Certificate III in Dental Assisting HLT31807 as well as required knowledge obtained in practical situations in the workplace environment.
| HLTH1R301A | Communicate and work effectively in health |
| HLT1N301A | Comply within infection control polices and procedures in health work |
| HLT1N302A | Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work |
| HLTOHS200A | Participate in OHS processes |
| HLTDA303B | Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures |
| HLTDA304B | Assist with dental radiography |
| HLTDA306B | Assist with administration in dental practice |
| HLTFA301B | Apply First Aid |
Please Note: The unit HLTFA301B - Apply First Aid must be completed before the Certificate III in Dental Assisting is awarded. First Aid is NOT included in the price of the course. This unit may be completed at any time during the course. Course dates/times can be provided by request.
Delivery of Course
We offer Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT31807) via flexible learning. The course delivery will consist of reading material, exercises and assessment tasks which will be completed both in the workplace setting (if employed) and in the Student's own time.
Even though the course delivery is via flexible learning (distance learning), the Student receives a structured training plan timetable outlining when each unit is due for completion, to help the Student achieve completion with the 12 month timeframe or earlier.
Throughout the training, the Student will receive personalised and individual training customised to suit the Student's specific needs and requirements. Communication is via telephone/email support and regular face to face meetings as required. The Training Assessor will be in contact with the Student every 2 weeks by telephone to see how the Student is progressing with their studies and to assist in maintaining motivation, clarify any areas of concern and keeping the Student on target with unit completion dates.
Would my employer be able to pay for this course?
If you are currently employed, your employer may be entitled to receive a $4,000 training grant for you to undertake this training. To see whether you are eligible for this grant, please contact bbeach@indigoconsulting.com.au for further information on traineeships and to receive a Pre-assessment form.
What do I need to do to receive further information or enroll in this course?
For telephone enquiries, please phone our Administration Office on 02 9844 5496 or email training@indigoconsulting.com.au
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