HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Join the essential profession in dental assisting
This course includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Albany
When All year round
Study Mode Flexible | Traineeship
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.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,174.50 + Resource fee $292.80 )
(Tuition fee* $348.00 + Resource fee $292.80 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures |
| HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography |
| HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice |
| HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures |
| HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography |
| HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice |
| HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |
All year round, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $1,174.50 + Resource fee $292.80 )
(Tuition fee* $348.00 + Resource fee $292.80 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures |
| HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography |
| HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice |
| HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures |
| HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography |
| HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice |
| HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |