IHNA welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and is committed to providing an
inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment.
The HLT35021 – Certificate III in Dental Assisting develops practical skills to support dental
practitioners during oral healthcare procedures and assist with the day-to-day operation of a dental
practice.
You’ll learn how to prepare for and assist with dental procedures, maintain infection prevention and
control standards, process reusable dental equipment, assist with dental radiography, communicate
with patients and support dental practice administration.
The course combines theory, simulation-based practical learning and 350 hours of Professional
Experience Placement (PEP), giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in a real dental
workplace.
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.
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.
Digital Literacy
Students should possess basic computer skills covering
the
most common usages of a computer, including managing
computer files, word processing, using spreadsheets and
databases; creating presentations; finding information
and
communicating using computers; and being aware of social
and
ethical implications of Internet use.
Students should be in possession of their own laptops to
facilitate the training and assessment.
A National Police Clearance or Australian Federal Police
(AFP) Clearance certificate
Immunisation prior to undertaking Professional
Experience
Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities
Declaration of having a disability, disorder, or on any
medication that will need reasonable adjustments to
fulfil
these requirements
Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students may have
the
opportunity to work with patients under the age of 18.
Before students are allowed to contact with minors,
students
need to obtain a WWCC check.
(Students are encouraged to disclose any disabilities,
disorders, or medications that may require reasonable
adjustments to help us provide appropriate support.)
The Certificate III in Dental Assisting is
delivered through a blended learning approach
that combines:
Theory and trainer-led learning
Practical and simulation-based training
Theory and practical assessments
Self-directed learning
350 hours of Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
Students may also be required to complete independent
study and assessment preparation
throughout the course.
This course is not fully online. Students are required to
attend campus for compulsory
practical training and assessments and complete
Professional Experience Placement.
CORE UNITS
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.
ELECTIVES
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
350 Hours of Professional Experience Placement
Professional Experience Placement gives you the opportunity to apply your dental
assisting knowledge and practical skills in a real dental workplace.
You’ll complete 350 hours of workplace experience as part of the qualification.
IHNA arranges your placement, and students commence PEP after meeting the required
course and placement-readiness requirements. During placement, you’ll work under
workplace supervision while applying the skills developed through your theory and
simulation training.
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry partners?
Click here
Before commencing placement, you must meet the applicable placement requirements.
Graduates may progress to higher level qualifications within
and/or across the health and community sector.
Potential pathways are identified below:
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Diploma in Dental Technology
Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Dental
Assisting, you’ll be well-prepared to begin a career as a:
Dental Assistant
Dental Nurse
Dental Assistant and Receptionist
Already have relevant study, skills or experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised toward your
Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is subject to assessment and
the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing or
healthcare skills and experience, you may be eligible to
apply for Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against the
requirements of the relevant units. RPL is not
automatic and eligibility will depend on your individual
experience and evidence.
If you have previously completed equivalent units
of competency at IHNA or another Registered Training
Organisation (RTO), you may be eligible for Credit
Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous study so
IHNA can confirm whether the completed units are equivalent
to units in the Diploma of Nursing.
Application: Submit your online application by
clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course
page.
Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility
criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an
admissions consultant
Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview
you will be offered a place for the course as per the
availability of each intake.
Enrolment Fee:After signing the offer acceptance an
invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible
for government funding, so please call our team to know
more.
Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a
conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been
received.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any
questions regarding your application.
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.
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.
Digital Literacy
Students should possess basic computer
skills covering the
most common usages of a computer, including
managing
computer files, word processing, using
spreadsheets and
databases; creating presentations; finding
information and
communicating using computers; and being
aware of social and
ethical implications of Internet use.
Students should be in possession of their
own laptops to
facilitate the training and assessment.
A National Police Clearance or Australian
Federal Police
(AFP) Clearance certificate
Immunisation prior to undertaking
Professional Experience
Placement (PEP) in healthcare facilities
Declaration of having a disability,
disorder, or on any
medication that will need reasonable
adjustments to fulfil
these requirements
Working with Children Check (WWCC): Students
may have the
opportunity to work with patients under the
age of 18.
Before students are allowed to contact with
minors, students
need to obtain a WWCC check.
(Students are encouraged to disclose any
disabilities,
disorders, or medications that may require
reasonable
adjustments to help us provide appropriate
support.)
The Certificate III in Dental Assisting is
delivered through a blended learning approach
that combines:
Theory and trainer-led learning
Practical and simulation-based training
Theory and practical assessments
Self-directed learning
350 hours of Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
Students may also be required to complete independent
study and assessment preparation
throughout the course.
This course is not fully online. Students are required to
attend campus for compulsory
practical training and assessments and complete
Professional Experience Placement.
Professional Experience Placement gives you the opportunity to apply your
dental assisting knowledge and practical skills in a real dental
workplace.
You’ll complete 350 hours of workplace experience as part of the
qualification.
IHNA arranges your placement, and students commence PEP after meeting the
required course and placement-readiness requirements. During placement,
you’ll work under workplace supervision while applying the skills
developed through your theory and simulation training.
Want to know more about IHNA’s clinical and industry partners? Click here
Before commencing placement, you must meet the applicable placement
requirements.
Already have relevant study, skills or
experience?
You may be able to have some of your previous learning recognised
toward your Diploma of Nursing. Any recognition or credit is
subject to assessment and the requirements of the course.
If you already have relevant nursing
or healthcare skills and experience, you may be
eligible to apply for Recognition of
Prior Learning (RPL).
IHNA will assess the evidence you provide against
the requirements of the relevant units.
RPL is not automatic and eligibility
will depend on your individual experience
and evidence.
If you have previously completed
equivalent units of competency at IHNA or
another Registered Training Organisation (RTO),
you may be eligible for Credit
Transfer.
You’ll need to provide evidence of your previous
study so IHNA can confirm whether the completed
units are equivalent to units in the Diploma of
Nursing.
Application: Submit your online application by
clicking “Enrol Now” on the top right corner of the course
page.
Interview: Once you’ve met IHNA’s eligibility
criteria you will be contacted for an interview with an
admissions consultant
Offer Letter: If you’re successful with the interview
you will be offered a place for the course as per the
availability of each intake.
Enrolment Fee: After signing the offer acceptance an
invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible
for government funding, so please call our team to know
more.
Confirmation of Admission: We will issue a
conformation of admission once the enrolment fee has been
received.
Call us on 1800 22 52 83 for any
questions regarding your application.
Sri Lanka to Australia – Nishanthi’s Inspiring Journey in Australia
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.
How IHNA Empowered Paula Baglieri to Pursue Her Nursing Dream
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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