Certificate III in Dental Assisting
HLT35021
Bendigo Kangan Institute in VIC offers Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021), a nationally recognised AQF Level 3 qualification.
Bendigo Kangan Institute
Tier 2TAFE · VIC
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Domestic fee · Full qualification
- ATAR requirement
- No ATAR — entry by application
Career outcome
Mapped ANZSCO occupation
- Dental AssistantANZSCO 423211
- Dental AssistantsANZSCO 4232
Subjects & units of competency
9 core units · 12 electives available
Each unit is nationally recognised. Open a unit to see what it covers and which other qualifications include it.
Core units
· All core units must be completed- CHCCOM005
Communicate and work in health or community services
CORE - CHCDIV001
Work with diverse people
CORE - HLTDEN015
Prepare for and assist with dental procedures
CORE - HLTDEN016
Assist with dental radiography
CORE - HLTDEN017
Assist with administration in dental practice
CORE - HLTINF001
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
CORE - HLTINF002
Process reusable medical devices and equipment
CORE - HLTINF006
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
CORE - HLTWHS001
Participate in workplace health and safety
CORE
Group Electives
· select units from this group to complete the qualification- BSBTEC201
Use business software applications
ELECTIVE - BSBTWK201
Work effectively with others
ELECTIVE - CHCLEG001
Work legally and ethically
ELECTIVE - HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
ELECTIVE - HLTCCD003
Use medical terminology in health care
ELECTIVE - HLTDEN027
Take a clinical photograph
ELECTIVE - HLTDEN028
Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan
ELECTIVE - HLTDEN030
Assist the dental practitioner during medical emergencies in a dental setting
ELECTIVE - HLTDET001
Construct models
ELECTIVE - HLTDET005
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
ELECTIVE - HLTOUT006
Transport emergency patients
ELECTIVE - HLTSTE003
Sterilise loads
ELECTIVE