Duration
28 weeks
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist during oral health care procedures. Their role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 250 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit
Career Outcomes
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental workers (such as dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists) in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth and gums. Dental Assistants also carry out chair-side and reception duties. Those with higher qualifications may be involved with supervisory tasks.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Dental Assisting is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd in 060703 - Dental Assisting.
- CRICOS course code: 094065E
- Provider: Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 060703 - Dental Assisting
- National qualification code: HLT35015
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: Yes
- Work hours per week: 16.00
- Work weeks: 16
- Total work hours: 256
- Course language: English
- Duration: 28 weeks
- Locations: BELMONT, WA
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.