HLT31802-4

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Program CRICOS Number:056893F

This qualification provides the skills needed to work as a Dental Assistant. It covers the skills needed to assist a Dentist, Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist in their work with patients as well as providing skills to assist with practice administration.

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 fourteen (14) weeks 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.



Entry Requirements

English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 (with no individual band less than 5.0) or TOEFL 530 or ISLPR 2+   
and
School Leavers must have completed Year 10 or equivalent  
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies

Career Opportunities

Dental Assistant. A dental assistant is an important, integral member of the dental team. A dental assistant’s role is to provide assistance for a range of procedures. All duties are of a supportive nature.

For further information on dental assisting, go to the Dental Assistants Association Qld. Inc. website: www.daaqld.com

Program Duration

Full Time        24 weeks
(approximately 6 months)

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 Award

Certificate III

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
07 3244 5386
rplcoordinator.sbit@deta.qld.gov.au

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

Contact Southbank International Services:
Email: sbit.international@deta.qld.gov.au
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 111
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Australia
Telephone: +(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile: +(617) 3244 5588

Cost


 $6,000.00

For Additional Information

Location:International
Telephone:(617) 3244 5100
Facsimile:(617) 3244 5588
Address 
In Person: International Services
66 Ernest St
C Block, Ground Level
South Brisbane
Mail: Southbank International Services
Locked Mail Bag 111
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
AUSTRALIA
Email: sbit.international@deta.qld.gov.au
Find us at:www.sbi.net.au

Outline

Course Code Course Name
HLTDA1A Maintain Infection Control in Dental Practice
HLTDA2A Follow Organisational Health & Safety Policies in Dental Practice
HLTDA3A Prepare for & Assist During Oral Health Care Procedures
HLTDA4A Assist with Dental Radiography
HLTDA5A Maintain & Store Instruments, Equipment, Materials & Medicaments for Oral Health Procedures
HLTDA6A Assist in Administration in Dental Practice
HLTFA1A Apply Basic First Aid

International Student Information

Southbank Institute of Technology is situated in the city of Brisbane and is Queensland’s largest Government Vocational Education provider, with over 30,000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study. The Institute’s three campuses are located at Southbank, Kangaroo Point and Morningside, close to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and vibrant inner city areas.
Students at Southbank Institute of Technology have access to the Institute’s wide range of facilities and services. These include the Auditorium, Beauty and Natural Therapies Clinic, Bookshop, Cafe, Child-Care Centre, Computer Laboratories, Conference and Function Facilities, Gymnasium, Intercampus Bus and a Restaurant staffed by students from the Institute.

Teaching methods combine face-to-face delivery, self-study and project work. Students may be required to complete work experience and/or field trips to be eligible for the program award. Southbank Institute of Technology assists students in finding appropriate organisations in which to complete this component. The majority of classes are conducted in modern, air conditioned venues. Students have access to computers in our extensive library and e-Learn centres located on each campus.

Students will be required to sit for both open and closed book examinations and in some cases may be required to perform skills tests and/or oral presentations. Individual or group project work may also be used to determine competency.

The International Business Team consists of administrative and support staff, dedicated to assisting students throughout the various stages of study. This assistance ranges from Program Information to Admission Procedures, Entry Requirements, Visa Regulations and requirements for extending studies to Diploma or Degree level. The International Student Support Officer provides assistance with accommodation, Overseas Student Health Cover, public transport information and can refer students to other support services within and outside the Institute.
This brochure was last updated Tuesday, 6 May 2008
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
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