Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 5 |
Release 5. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting release 4. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
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Release 4 |
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting release 3. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
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Release 3 |
Minor change. Addition of two electives. Equivalent outcome. |
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Release 2 |
Minor corrections to formatting to improve readability. Equivalent outcomes. |
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Release 1 |
HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting. |
Qualification 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
10 units must be completed:
- 8 core units
- 2 elective units from the electives listed below.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
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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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HLTDEN015 |
Prepare for and assist with dental procedures |
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HLTDEN016 |
Assist with dental radiography |
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HLTDEN017 |
Assist with administration in dental practice |
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HLTINF002 |
Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
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HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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Elective units |
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BSBTEC201 |
Use business software applications |
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BSBTWK201 |
Work effectively with others |
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CHCLEG001 |
Work legally and ethically |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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HLTCCD003 |
Use medical terminology in health care |
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HLTDEN027 |
Take a clinical photograph |
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HLTDEN028 |
Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan |
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HLTDEN030 |
Assist the dental practitioner during medical emergencies in a dental setting |
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HLTDET001 |
Construct models |
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HLTDET005 |
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
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HLTOUT006 |
Transport emergency patients |
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HLTSTE003 |
Sterilise loads |
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is not equivalent to HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
