FFS533

Instrument Processing and Infection Control in Office-based Practice

A course for dental assistants and allied health staff looking to update existing knowledge in the areas of instrument processing and infection control. You'll gain essential skills and knowledge behind a wide range of critical elements in infection control and sterilisation. As part of this course you'll learn theory through online units and attend a 2-day assessment workshop. These units make up part of the Certificate III in Dental Assisting so with a Certificate of Attainment for completing this course you can put them towards completing the full certificate qualification.






Entry Criteria

Applicants are selected according to eligibility and merit; vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies

Due to Occupational Health and Safety, all participants need to have completed a course of Hepatitis B vaccinations before the practical assessment. You will be required to provide a copy of your serology report as evidence of sero-conversion to HepB surface antigen (anti-HBsAg). Contact your GP to arrange a referral for a blood test.

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this short course may assist students to gain entry into further study programs and/or may contribute towards study credits.

Program Duration

Short program:

Program Award

Statement of Attainment

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

If attached, complete an application form and return to the Southbank Institute of Technology with the appropriate documentation. If an application form is not attached, please call Student Administration on 13 72 48.

The program commencement date is dependent on sufficient numbers received.

Applications Close

Applications close once sufficient class numbers have been obtained.

Cost

Full Fee                $850.00

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:13 72 48
Facsimile:07 3244 5868
Address 
In Person: Level 4, A Block
Glenelg Street
South Brisbane
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: enquiry@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au

Course Outline

Course Code Course Name
HLTIN301B Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health
HLTIN302A Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
This brochure was last updated Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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