Accredited course details
10926NAT - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Summary
Status:
Current
Recognition manager:
Currency period start:
01/Jul/2021
Currency period end:
30/Jun/2026
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Authority:
National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011
Description:
The Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge on graduation to apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to work as a dental hygienist in both private and government sectors in accordance with the legislative provisions and contemporary dental hygiene practice and theory.
The course has a focus on oral health and the Dental Board of Australia (DBA) scope of practice of a dental hygienist to provide services for all ages in:
• Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Management
• Education to prevent oral disease
• Promotion of healthy oral behaviours
This may include periodontal and gingival treatment, preventative services and other oral care.
The design of the course must enable graduates to practice in accordance with the Australian Dental Council (ADC) professional competencies of the new qualified Dental Hygienist, and the course must also be approved for delivery by the ADC.
https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/Scope-of-practice-registration-standard.aspx
The course has a focus on oral health and the Dental Board of Australia (DBA) scope of practice of a dental hygienist to provide services for all ages in:
• Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Management
• Education to prevent oral disease
• Promotion of healthy oral behaviours
This may include periodontal and gingival treatment, preventative services and other oral care.
The design of the course must enable graduates to practice in accordance with the Australian Dental Council (ADC) professional competencies of the new qualified Dental Hygienist, and the course must also be approved for delivery by the ADC.
https://www.dentalboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/Scope-of-practice-registration-standard.aspx
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