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IHNA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study with us, fostering an inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environment.
The Certificate III in Dental Assisting provides comprehensive preparation for a career in oral healthcare. This qualification reflects the diverse responsibilities of dental assistants who support dental practitioners during clinical procedures. Dental assistants serve as the first point of contact for patients, creating a friendly practice environment and delivering high-quality care.
Their professional duties include client service delivery, administrative functions, and clinical management. The program equips students with essential skills in infection control, patient communication, and professional practice standards, enabling them to work effectively across various dental settings.
The Certificate III in Dental Assisting equips individuals with the skills to assist dental professionals in delivering quality patient care. The course covers preparing for dental procedures, infection control, and patient management. Graduates are prepared for roles as Dental Assistants, working in dental clinics and practices to support dentists and hygienists in clinical and administrative tasks.
Choose Online Theory Classes
On-Campus Simulation Workshops
Professional Experience Placement
New batches starting bi-monthly
Morning Sessions Available
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
| HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures |
| HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography |
| HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice. |
| HLTDEN028 | Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan |
| HLTDEN030 | Assist the dental practitioner during medical emergencies in a dental setting |
Pathways from this course
Graduates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the health and community sector.
Potential pathways are identified below:
Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Dental Assisting, you’ll be well-prepared to begin a career as a:
$3,499
Pay Upfront:
$2,999*
| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here.
| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here.
| Smart and Skilled funding is currently not available – contact us for alternative fee options in NSW. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here.
We would like to inform you about a recent surge in cyber scams. Your security is of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals and steal sensitive information. It’s essential to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online communications and transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to know that IHNA’s bank account details are not shared through email. Instead, the information is accessible through the secure Student Hub under Student Invoice & Payment. This method ensures that only authorised users with secure login credentials can access and view the information.
Additionally, making payments through the IHNA website provides another secure option for transactions, ensuring that personal and financial details are handled in a safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns related to payments or account details, students should reach out to IHNA directly through official contact channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au) to ensure the highest level of security and privacy.
The course is provided through blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 1402 hours including:
Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured learning as assigned.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential
component of this course.IHNA Guarantees Professional
Experience Placement for all its student studying Certificate
III in Dental Assisting Students will commence 350 hours of
PEP upon completion of theory assessments including
simulation-based assessment (SBA). During the PEP, students
will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to
demonstrate competency for each unit of this course.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member
under the supervision of the workplace supervisor at the
facility during the PEP.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s
progress during the PEP. All PEPs are arranged by IHNA.
Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as agreed
with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry partners? Click here
Note: Where a student breaches the PEP requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded from their PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification, however, following IHNA admission criteria will be applicable:
All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.
(Students are encouraged to disclose any disabilities, disorders, or medications that may require reasonable adjustments to help us provide appropriate support.)
The delivery will incorporate online and on-campus theory and simulation-based training and simulation-based assessment. This includes:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.
Credit Transfer(CT)
We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.
If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
The Certificate III in Dental Assisting equips individuals with the skills to assist dental professionals in delivering quality patient care. The course covers preparing for dental procedures, infection control, and patient management. Graduates are prepared for roles as Dental Assistants, working in dental clinics and practices to support dentists and hygienists in clinical and administrative tasks.
Choose Online Theory Classes
On-Campus Simulation Workshops
Professional Experience Placement
New batches starting bi-monthly
Morning Sessions Available
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
| HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
| HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures |
| HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography |
| HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice. |
| HLTDEN028 | Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan |
| HLTDEN030 | Assist the dental practitioner during medical emergencies in a dental setting |
Pathways from this course
Graduates may progress to higher level qualifications within and/or across the health and community sector.
Potential pathways are identified below:
Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Dental Assisting, you’ll be well-prepared to begin a career as a:
$3,499
Pay Upfront:
$2,999*
| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA’s Government funding Fees & Charges click here
| Currently no funding available, please contact us for current fee options. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
| Smart and Skilled funding is currently not available – contact us for alternative fee options in NSW. |
To know more about the IHNA Fees & Charges, click here
We would like to inform you about a recent surge in cyber scams. Your security is of utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that you stay safe from potential threats.
Scammers have been employing sophisticated tactics to deceive individuals and steal sensitive information. It’s essential to be vigilant and cautious when dealing with online communications and transactions.
For IHNA’s students, it’s good to know that IHNA’s bank account details are not shared through email. Instead, the information is accessible through the secure Student Hub under Student Invoice & Payment. This method ensures that only authorised users with secure login credentials can access and view the information.
Additionally, making payments through the IHNA website provides another secure option for transactions, ensuring that personal and financial details are handled in a safe and protected environment.
For any questions or concerns related to payments or account details, students should reach out to IHNA directly through official contact channels (accounts@ihna.edu.au) to ensure the highest level of security and privacy.
| Melbourne Campus |
| Perth Campus |
The course is provided through blended mode of delivery. It will be delivered over 1402 hours including:
Besides the above structured learning, students are advised that they will be required to do unstructured learning as assigned.
Professional Experience Placement (PEP) is an essential
component of this course.IHNA Guarantees Professional
Experience Placement for all its student studying Certificate
III in Dental Assisting Students will commence 350 hours of
PEP upon completion of theory assessments including
simulation-based assessment (SBA). During the PEP, students
will apply the required essential knowledge and skills to
demonstrate competency for each unit of this course.
Each student will work in pairs with a buddy staff member
under the supervision of the workplace supervisor at the
facility during the PEP.
An IHNA trainer and assessor will monitor the student’s
progress during the PEP. All PEPs are arranged by IHNA.
Students may arrange PEP by themselves if preferred, as agreed
with and in consultation with, the course coordinator.
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry partners? Click here
Note: Where a student breaches the PEP requirements as stated in the Entry Requirements, they could be excluded from their PEP. IHNA will not be responsible for any such exclusion.There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification, however, following IHNA admission criteria will be applicable:
All IHNA students must complete the Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) assessment to ensure that students meet the necessary requirements for successfully undertaking the course. IHNA administers the LLND test to evaluate each student’s suitability.
(Students are encouraged to disclose any disabilities, disorders, or medications that may require reasonable adjustments to help us provide appropriate support.)
The delivery will incorporate online and on-campus theory and simulation-based training and simulation-based assessment. This includes:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
With RPL we assess your competency based on formal, non-formal, informal learning or direct work experience based on the required skills of the course.
Credit Transfer(CT)
We use CT where you’ve completed units of study at another TAFE College or Registered Training Organisation that meet the requirements of another course. We grant credit according to the Certification, Issuing, and Recognition of Qualifications and Statements of Attainment. Assessing a CT is free.
If you’re eligible for RPL or CT you may be able to complete the course in a shorter duration with reduction to total course fees. Check your eligibility with us.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any questions regarding your application.
I came to Australia with the sole focus of providing better opportunities for me and my family. On the way, I discovered a purposeful career. I’ve tried my hand in many industries, but it’s nursing that stuck with me the most. A career in nursing aligned with my core values of caring for others and service. It fulfilled my intellectual appetite for working in the medical field.
After years of exploring various industries, Paula Baglieri discovered her true calling: a rewarding and profoundly impactful career. Her passion for healthcare and dedication to helping others ignited her interest in nursing, driving her to find the right educational pathway. That’s when she saw the Diploma of Nursing at IHNA, a program designed to provide hands-on training, invaluable industry exposure, and a solid foundation for a prosperous future in healthcare.
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