Dental Assisting
A Dental Assistant works as part of a multi disciplinary team, with a range of oral health professionals such as Dentists, Dental Specialists, Oral Health Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Prosthetists.
Dental Assistants will provide assistance during client service delivery and often undertakes administrative tasks such as reception, appointment scheduling, payment and receipts as well as clinical management. Dental Assistants can also work as advocates in health promotion and clinic management roles. Dental assistants are often the first point of contact for clients and have the opportunity to ensure the practice is welcoming and provides an excellent quality of care.
This course includes 400 hours of industry placement in an approved industry setting. The placement is included as part of the course duration.
Entry Requirements
minimum 5.5 overall band score in IELT
Career Opportunities
dental assistant
Study Subjects
Core Units
- Communicate and work in health or community services
- Work with diverse people
- Provide first aid
- Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
- Assist with dental radiography
- Assist with administration in dental practice
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
- Process reusable medical devices and equipment
- Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective Units
- Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
- Provide or assist with oral hygiene