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HLT35021

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

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Study Method Online
Institution The Institute of Allied Health
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
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The Institute of Allied Health
  • 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

  • Dental Assistant

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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

Recognitions

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

  • 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

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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

Payment options

  • Discounted upfront payments or pay by fortnightly instalments

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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).

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