Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
HLT35021
BGW7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 01/07/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 07/12/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 02/07/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 30/04/2021 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist dental practitioners during oral health care procedures. The role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 350 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency.
No occupational licencing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Ten (10) units must be completed:- Eight (8) core units
- Two (2) elective units from the electives listed below.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODI71 | HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODI45 | HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODI88 | HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures | 350 | Unit of competency |
| AVA31 | HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to two (2) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI34 | HLTDEN030 | Assist the dental practitioner during medical emergencies in a dental setting | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWA31 | HLTDET001 | Construct models | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWA27 | HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODI86 | HLTDEN028 | Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AUZ71 | HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODI87 | HLTDEN027 | Take a clinical photograph | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCS75 | HLTOUT006 | Transport emergency patients | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCE05 | BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODI94 | HLTCCD003 | Use medical terminology in health care | 75 | Unit of competency |
| OCD94 | BSBTWK201 | Work effectively with others | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVB82 | CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYX5 | HLT35015 | Certificate III in Dental Assisting | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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