Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Supersedes HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Change in packaging rules. Minimum work requirement of 250 hours. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist during oral health care procedures. Their role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 250 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 11
- 9 core units
- 2 elective units, consisting of:
- up to 2 units from the list of electives below, or
- up to 2 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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HLTDEN001 |
Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures |
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HLTDEN002 |
Assist with dental radiography |
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HLTDEN003 |
Assist with administration in dental practice |
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HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
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HLTINF002 |
Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective units
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HLTDEN004 |
Implement an individualised oral hygiene program |
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HLTDEN010 |
Implement an oral hygiene program for older people |
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HLTOHC001 |
Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
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HLTOHC002 |
Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
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HLTOHC003 |
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products |
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HLTOHC004 |
Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
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HLTSTE001 |
Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices |
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HLTSTE005 |
Care for reusable medical devices |
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BSBFLM303 |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
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BSBWOR203 |
Work effectively with others |
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BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
