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Certificate III in Dental Assisting - HLT31807

Historically dental assistants have been trained by their employing dentist but Pacific Smiles Staffing Solutions has developed a range of training options that provides greater flexibility and accessibility to high-quality training.

Where participants are employed as dental assistants, our trainers and assessors will provide on-going support throughout the training to both participants and their employers.

Classroom Training: Training is conducted as an intense 4-week program with approximately 60% of the training being hands-on. 

Distance Learning: Training is undertaken at a participant’s own pace from anywhere within Australia. 

Recognition: For dental assistants who have learnt on the job and would like to receive this qualification by providing evidence that demonstrates their skills and knowledge.

Gap Training: For dental assistants who only need one or several units to complete the qualification.

Traineeships: Participants employed as a dental assistant may be eligible for a traineeship which provides the employing dentist with up to $4,000 government incentives for an eligible new entrant trainee.

The Certificate III in Dental Assisting – HLT31807
is nationally recognised and covers:

  CHAIRSIDE SKILLS

  • Assisting with a range of
    treatments
  • Cleaning the surgery between
    treatments
  • Radiography
  • First Aid
  • Infection Control
  • Instruments, equipment, materials
    and medicaments
  • OHS, including manual handling
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Terminology
  • Waste management

  STERILISATION SKILLS

  • Prepare and clean used items
  • Clean and dry used items
  • Prepare and pack items for
    sterilisation
  • Sterilise loads
  • Maintain sterilising equipment

  PERSONAL PERFORMANCE

  • Communication skills
  • Personal presentation and hygiene
  • Team work
  • Work ethics

  ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

  • Accounts
  • Customer Service
  • Dental Patient Management
  • Software
  • Maintaining patient records

Please refer to the fact sheets for full details on each option.

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