Certificate III. in Dental Assisting. The first step on your career pathway

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1 With flexible and supportive training, a rewarding career was easier than I thought. Certificate III in Dental Assisting The first step on your career pathway

2 What a great course - I never thought this time a few weeks ago I would have completed the course AND been offered a job! START YOUR NEW CAREER NOW ADVANCE YOUR CAREER UPDATE YOUR SKILLS FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS TO FIT AROUND YOUR JOB LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Foundation Education Dental assisting is an interesting and rewarding career you can have from anywhere in Australia. This course gives you the practical and theoretical understanding to work as a Dental Assistant. Designed by industry experts, our course gives you the most current and relevant content and support to gain employment in the dental industry and keep your skills up-to-date in a constantly changing field. We have study options to support you from a recent school leaver to a mature age person looking to re-enter the workforce. Foundation Education partners with dentistry s largest employers and most of our students step into rewarding careers when they finish their training with us. Launch your career in dentistry Certificate III Dental Assisting gives you the essential knowledge and skills to assist a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist during all health care procedures and assist with practice administration. You will be able to work in a variety of dental practices anywhere in Australia. It s also the first step in a career pathway. After finishing Certificate III, you can expand your career with further study and even specialise in your areas of interest.

3 Why Foundation Education? With flexible learning, supportive trainers, and industry partners, Foundation Education is the only choice for a rewarding career in dental assisting. QUALITY-ASSURED Foundation Education focuses on providing excellence in dental assistant training. We are a leading provider of dental assistant courses and can guarantee the best course content accredited to national standards and delivered by qualified and industry experienced trainers. DENTISTRY PARTNERS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Foundation Education links with the industry s largest employers assure you the greatest success rate of gaining employment after completing our training. Industry experts have developed our training and learning resources so they are practical, current and relevant to the latest dentistry needs. We can help you become a leader in your field. OUR EXPERT TRAINERS WORK IN DENTISTRY When you study with us, you will be supported by an experienced trainer who will guide you through the course. All of our trainers meet stringent national standards and are currently working in the industry. This means you are given the latest insights into what the industry is looking for. FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS Our courses are structured to suit you, with flexible learning options accessible anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. We blend the latest technology and online delivery tools with practical learning to help you achieve your goals, on your terms. You can study while you work, in your own time or on the job with a mix of theory and practise. WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS We are proud of our high satisfaction and completion rates from our students and graduates. You will have access to leading industry resources and our caring trainers will give you individual support, mentoring and coaching to help you achieve your goals. WE HAVE PATHWAYS FOR YOUR CAREER SUCCESS Not only will Certificate III Dental Assisting help you gain employment, we have workshops, short courses, higher certificates and diplomas to set you on a pathway for an interesting and rewarding career in dentistry. Ready to take the next step? For more information or to enrol, phone info@foundationeducation.edu.au visit

4 Certificate III in Dental Assisting HLT31812 Certificate III Dental Assisting course units Communicate and work effectively in health Comply with infection control policies and procedures Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work Participate in Workplace Health and Safety processes Assist with administration in dental practice Apply first aid Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures Assist with dental radiography Do this course as part of a Traineeship This course has been designed - in consultation with dentists and dental assistants and training experts- to give you the essential skills, knowledge, hands-on experience and confidence you need to get that dental assistants job! And the best news is The Certificate III Dental Assisting is available as a Traineeship How does a Traineeship work? Australian Apprenticeships Centre s are responsible for administering and over-seeing traineeships. Traineeships are available to students at all ages and stages (a traineeship is not only for school leavers) and enable you to work, earn money and gain a qualification in the fast growing healthcare industry. The traineeship is a structured training programme consisting of on and off the job training leading to the nationally recognised qualification HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting. The training is coordinated and delivered by the Registered Training Organisation i.e. Foundation Education. To be eligible you must have been employed less than 3 months (if you are full time) or a pro-rated amount of time if you are part-time or casual. Start your rewarding career in the dental industry now! Call Leaders in training dental assistants Website info@foundationeducation.edu.au

5 This course was a big step up and was easy to fit in with my work! Certificate IV in Dental Assisting The first step on your career pathway

6 What s great about this course is that you can fit in the study around work and life - and you can go at your own pace. ADVANCE YOUR CAREER UPDATE YOUR SKILLS FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS TO FIT AROUND YOUR JOB LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Are you looking to take the next step in your dental assisting career? Certificate IV in Dental Assisting allows you to specialise in an area of radiography, oral health or practice management or combined expertise. This course is the next essential step on your pathway to grow into a leader in your field. If you already work in the industry, you can advance your skills and may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. The dental industry is constantly evolving to provide better patient care with new technologies, techniques and equipment so keeping your skills up-to-date is essential. There are three streams available in the Certificate IV Dental Assisting, meaning you can specialise in our area of interest: oral health gives you the skills and knowledge to implement an oral hygiene program and promote oral health; or radiography allows you to prepare and produce radiographic images, apply the principles or radiation biology and protection in a dental health practice; or practice administration qualifies you to run a practice, allowing clinical staff to focus on patients. You can also combine oral health or radiography streams with practice management, giving you both clinical and administrative skills.

7 Why Foundation Education? With flexible learning, supportive trainers, and industry partners, Foundation Education is the only choice for a rewarding career in dental assisting. QUALITY-ASSURED Foundation Education focuses on providing excellence in dental assistant training. We are a leading provider of dental assistant courses and can guarantee the best course content accredited to national standards and delivered by qualified and industry experienced trainers. DENTISTRY PARTNERS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Foundation Education s links with the industry s largest employers assure you the greatest success rate of gaining employment after completing our training. Industry experts have developed our training and learning resources so they are practical, current and relevant to the latest dentistry needs. We can help you become a leader in your field. OUR EXPERT TRAINERS WORK IN DENTISTRY When you study with us, you will be supported by an experienced trainer who will guide you through the course. All of our trainers meet stringent national standards and are currently working in the industry. This means you are given the latest insights into what the industry is looking for. FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS Our courses are structured to suit you with flexible learning options accessible anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. We blend the latest technology and online delivery tools with practical learning to help you achieve your goals, on your terms. You can study while you work, in your own time or on the job with a mix of theory and practise. WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS We are proud of our high satisfaction and completion rates from our students and graduates. You will have access to leading industry resources and our caring trainers will give you individual support, mentoring and coaching to help you achieve your goals. WE HAVE PATHWAYS FOR YOUR CAREER SUCCESS Not only will Certificate III Dental Assisting help you gain employment, we have workshops, short courses, higher certificates and diplomas to set you on a pathway for an interesting and rewarding career in dentistry. Ready to take the next step? For more information or to enrol, phone info@foundationeducation.edu.au visit

8 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting HLT43012 Certificate IV Dental Assisting course units Core Units: Communicate with clients and colleagues to support healthcare Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures Contribute to WHS processes Radiography units: Apply the principles of radiation, biology and protection in the dental practice Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image Produce a dental radiographic image Take a clinical photograph Oral health units: Implement an individualised oral hygiene program Implement an oral hygiene programme for older people Implement an oral health promotion program Take a clinical photograph Practice Management units: Coordinate Business resources Maintain financial records Manage patient record keeping system Administer a practice Produce a dental radiographic image Take a clinical photograph Start your rewarding career in the dental industry now! Call Leaders in training dental assistants Website info@foundationeducation.edu.au