Course details
This nationally accredited qualification gives you the knowledge and practical skills to safely and effectively perform the entry-level roles and responsibilities of a dental assistant including preparation of dental room for patient treatment including sterilising and disinfecting dental instruments. You will also develop skills to record findings from oral examinations and prepare, dispense and mix materials required for various procedures and gain the communication and administration skills required to work in a dental practice.
The on campus course combines training in our modern training facility utilising the Dental Assistant On-line training program and resources with compulsory practical experience in the workplace.
For dental assistant trainees, our educator liaises closely with workplace supervisors to ensure training meets each students individual learning requirements.
What employment opportunities will I have?
As a dental assistant you are an integral member of the oral health team assisting in the provision of customer focused care for dental clients providing chair-side assistance and ensuring the clinical environment is hygienic and safe by supporting infection control practices. In addition to this you will be required to perform administrative and reception duties for the dental practice.
Dental Assistants can work in private practice, community health, school dental and hospital dental clinics.
Accreditation
- This course is government accredited and has national recognition
- This course is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
What further study options will I have?
- You may wish to progress into health related courses such as the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.
How will I be selected for this course?
- Assessment of application
- Attend an interview
- Work placement by mid year
How will I be assessed?
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Examination or testing
- Online assessment
- Workplace assessment
Course Location
About Boxhill Insitute
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