HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Release: 1

HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Modification History

Release	Comments
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Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units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

CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people
HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011	Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)
HLTDEN001	Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
HLTDEN002	Assist with dental radiography
HLTDEN003	Assist with administration in dental practice
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment
HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety

Elective units

HLTDEN004	Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
HLTDEN010	Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
HLTOHC001	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC002	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC003	Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene
HLTSTE001	Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices
HLTSTE005	Care for reusable medical devices
BSBFLM303	Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR203	Work effectively with others
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