Certificate III in Dental Assisting
HLT35021
HealthCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
10Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
26Training providers
Jul 2023Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT35021, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Dental Assistant
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for HLT35021 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 10 units: 8 core plus 2 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBTEC201Use business software applications
BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethically
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTCCD003Use medical terminology in health care
HLTDEN015Prepare for and assist with dental procedures
HLTDEN016Assist with dental radiography
HLTDEN017Assist with administration in dental practice
HLTDEN027Take a clinical photograph
HLTDEN028Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan
HLTDEN030Assist the dental practitioner during medical emergencies in a dental setting
HLTDET001Construct models
HLTDET005Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTOUT006Transport emergency patients
HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the HLT35021 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
26 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch) Union of EmployersBased in QLD · Registered since 2001→
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