HLT31807-1
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Looking for a career in the health care industry? Learn through theoretical and practical training; gain essential skills and knowledge behind a wide range of critical elements such as occupational health and safety, infection control, and equipment maintenance; study the structure and function of dental anatomy; acquire clinical experience in preparing and assisting in oral health care procedures, infection control and dental radiography; participate in dental administration and patient management.
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Career Opportunities
Dental Assistant
Entry Criteria
Applicants are selected according to eligibility and merit; vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
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Applicants may be asked to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
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People from non-English speaking backgrounds should have proficiency in reading, writing and comprehension skills that would be required to fulfil a job role
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Due to Occupational Health and Safety all participants need to have completed a course of Hepatitis B vaccinations before commencement of work placement. Work placement commences in approximately week 10 into the program. A course of injections takes seven months to complete and must be completed prior to work placement. 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.
and
Applicants may be asked to attend an interview as part of the selection process.
and
People from non-English speaking backgrounds should have proficiency in reading, writing and comprehension skills that would be required to fulfil a job role
and
Due to Occupational Health and Safety all participants need to have completed a course of Hepatitis B vaccinations before commencement of work placement. Work placement commences in approximately week 10 into the program. A course of injections takes seven months to complete and must be completed prior to work placement. 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 program may assist students to gain entry into further study programs and/or may contribute towards study credits.
Program Duration
Full Time : 1 semester, including 120 hours vocational placement in a dental health care facility.
This program is attendance based and classes are timetabled between the hours of 8.30am and 4:00pm, 4 days per week
Throughout the duration of the course you will be involved in assisting in the Denture Clinic on campus where hours will vary between 8:30am and 4:00pm.
This program is attendance based and classes are timetabled between the hours of 8.30am and 4:00pm, 4 days per week
Throughout the duration of the course you will be involved in assisting in the Denture Clinic on campus where hours will vary between 8:30am and 4:00pm.
Program Award
Certificate III
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
The program commencement date is dependent on sufficient numbers received.
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.
Applications Close
For full time applicants there are two intakes per year, and applications are made in April/June for a July intake and November/January for the February intake.
Cost
Full Fee $3,330.00
Concession Rate $3,126.00
Concession Rate $3,126.00
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
| *Students must satisfactorily pass components of these courses to qualify for vocational placement | Course Code | Course Name |
| HLTIN301C* | Comply with infection control policies and procedures |
| HLTIN302B* | Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work |
| HLTOHS200B* | Participate in OHS processes |
| HLTDA303C* | Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures |
| HLTDA304C | Assist with dental radiography |
| HLTHIR301B | Communicate and work effectively in health |
| HLTDA306C | Assist with administration in dental practice |
| HLTFA301C | Apply first aid |
| M00VPC120 | Vocational placement |
This brochure was last updated Tuesday, 21 February 2012
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).
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).
