Certificate III in Dental Assisting, Open Colleges

In a Nutshell

Studying this online HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting, offered in conjunction with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), provides you with the education and training to develop your skills as a professional dental assistant.

In this certificate course, you will develop skills in all aspects of dental assistance, including infection control and OH&S procedures, operation and maintenance of dental instruments, processing and storing of radiographic film and equipment, and cleaning and sterilising of instruments and treatment rooms.

You will also gain knowledge and understanding of first aid requirements and the disposal of surgery waste. In addition, this online dental assisting program will give you the administrative and communication skills required of a modern dental assistant, and a solid understanding of diverse patient care requirements.

Administrative training in how to manage appointments, process payments and maintain accurate client records will complement the more technical aspects of the course.

Work Placement

There is also a practical component to this course with 350 hours of work placement in a dental surgery of your choice.

PLEASE NOTE - Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

What You'll Need to Get In

You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR
2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Minimum age:

You will need to be at least 16 years old. If you are under 18 your enrolment form will need to be signed by a parent or guardian.

English proficiency:

Entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level; or
Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate II level or higher; or
2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Computing:

You will need access to a reliable computer and an internet connections, as well as basic computer skills.

First Aid requirements:

The unit HLTAID003/HLTAID011 Apply first aid (or its equivalent) is not delivered by Open Colleges. This unit can be satisfied via the completion of the nationally recognised unit of competency or its equivalent offered by an approved provider. You will need to provide a certified copy of a current certificate or Statement of Attainment to be provided credit for this unit.

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Subject Breakdown

In this dental course, the areas you will cover you may study include:

Dental Terminology: Understanding the specific terms and language used in the dental field.
Patient Care: How to provide comfort, support, and assistance to patients before, during, and after dental procedures.
Infection Control: Knowledge and practical skills to maintain high standards of infection control in a dental setting.
Chair-side Assistance: How to effectively assist dentists during various dental procedures, including preparation and organization of dental instruments and materials.
Oral Health Education: Techniques for educating patients about maintaining good oral health and preventing dental diseases.
Dental Radiography: Basic principles and safety protocols of dental radiography, and how to assist in taking dental X-rays.
Dental Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding of the structure, functions, and conditions of teeth, mouth, and jaw.
Dental Office Administration: Skills to manage administrative tasks in a dental practice, including scheduling, record-keeping, and communication.
Equipment Maintenance: How to maintain, clean, and sterilize dental equipment.
Dental Procedures: An overview of common dental procedures, their purpose, and how to assist in their execution.
First Aid: Providing immediate care in emergency situations, including CPR.
Professional Ethics: Understanding the ethical and legal responsibilities in a dental practice.

Why Open Colleges?

RTO 90796
Open Colleges has been helping Australians realise their potential for over 125 years, and they're now one of Australia's leaders in online education. In the last decade alone, they've helped over 450,000 students gain the skills to launch, change or take the next step in their careers.

When you study with OC, you’ll graduate with a nationally recognised qualification that’ll help you find work across Australia. Their nationally recognised courses are designed by vocational experts, and you’ll learn job-ready skills from industry specialists.

Online learning is all about flexibility, so they’ve designed their learning platform to be as flexible as possible. It’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can access it anytime you want. It’s designed to work around your lifestyle, not the other way around, so you can easily fit your study in with your other commitments.

The common misconception is that studying online means that you’re studying alone, but at Open Colleges, they take great pride in the superior support provided to their students. They make it easy for you to get support when you need it with their student support team available Monday to Friday via email, phone and Live Chat and on the weekends, via Live Chat (when available). They’re here, in tandem with trainers and assessors, to make sure you’re supported the whole way through your course, from the time you enrol right through to your graduation.

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

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"Because it’s so flexible, it was easy for me to do it. I’ll be in the middle of an assignment and I can just pause it if my son is asking for lunch. I’ll quickly make him lunch or get a drink and I can just open it back up and go straight back into it to continue. The trainers have been great. They really try to get back to you on time and make sure they give you the best possible answers. They always seem to come back with a quick response."

Emma Christian-Hayes , Certificate IV in Allied Health specialising in Physiotherapy

"It’s given me a different mindset. I used to think you’d go out and do a job, like mechanics, for years and that you’d just get the qualification after years on the job. But with this, you can study for a couple of months and then you can go out into the world fully qualified and ready for the job and just go for it."

Amy Stephenson , Certificate III in Accounts Administration

"I think the Open Colleges model is particularly good because you’re not tied down to due dates, you just have as much time as you need. You have people to get in touch with if you’re having trouble. I’ve actually had emails back at 10pm at night from my teacher. I’ve been sitting here and I’ve shot one off and they’ve got right back to me within that hour. You don’t get that anywhere."

Marcia Lindsay , Diploma of Hospitality

"I am a farmer and I run a family farm with my husband. I was given the opportunity to study any course I wanted that would help our business, and that may help me earn some money off the land, so I chose to learn bookkeeping. The course is so useful and beneficial for our farm. It’s great to learn how to set journals out so our accountant can do the BAS and income tax, without them being all over the place."

Robyn Hundy , Certificate IV in Bookkeeping

"My job is probably best described as a medical equipment specialist. I educate and train people in the use of CT scanners onsite. Getting the skills to use in trainings, to substantiate the work I do is very valuable. The course has changed my work and the way I approach training courses. It’s made me more confident and I’ll be better at my job."

Melinda Wheeler , Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

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Where will this course take you?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting, awarded by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

This comprehensive, nationally recognised online course in dental assisting will give you the education in patient support and technical expertise required for this in-demand role.

Career Outcomes

Wondering where a career in Dentistry could take you? Potential job outcomes may include: Dental Assistant, Dentist, Dental Hygienist.

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