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Courses
are offered in Certificate IV Dental Assisting in Full-time,
Part-time (Flexible delivery) and Correspondence
courses.
The nationally accredited Dental Assisting certificate IV has been developed
in association with the Australian Dental Association, Dental Assistants
Education Council of Australia and Dental Professionals from all States,
to meet the requirements of National Dental Standards. This is part
of the National Health Training Package (HLT07) introduced in 2007. It
provides a high level of competence in technical skills, patient care,
infection control and knowledge to meet current and future needs of
the Dental Profession. Graduates will be prepared for immediate employment
in Private and Government Dental Institutions.
Dental Nursing Australia is a Registered Training Organisation
established in 1999. Who are accredited under the new Australian Quality
Training Framework and funded by the Western Australian Department of
Training and Employment.
Dental Nursing Australia has endorsed quality training and practices
and as such has proudly won the Training Excellence Award by the Department
of Training "Small Training Provider of the Year 2002" and
finalist 2003, 2004 commendation, 2005 and 2007.
Dental Nursing Australia is fully supported and recognised by the Australian
Dental Association (W.A. Branch), Southwest Dental Convocation, the
Regional Dental Auxillary Education Group Inc. and Dental Health Services.
TRAINING FACILITIES
Training is available in Perth, Bunbury, Mandurah, Geraldton
and Albany.
Full-time, Part-time and by Correspondence all over W.A. & Australia
(with Flexible delivery provided).
Perth
• Training facilities have been established in Southbank Centre,
Ground Floor, 38 Meadowvale Avenue,
South Perth. They are modern, air-conditioned centres
containing Lecture theatre, two fully equipped Dental Clinics and
Computer Technology.
• Work experience is part of the programme (one day
a week) which is arranged by DNA and will be in both the Private and
Government sectors of the Dental Profession
Bunbury
• Training facilities have been established
centrally in Unit 1, 76 Spencer Street, Bunbury. They are modern, air-conditioned
centres containing Lecture theatre, two fully
equipped Dental Clinics and Computer Technology.
• Work experience is part of the programme (one day
a week) which is arranged by DNA and will be in both the Private and
Government sectors of the Dental Profession
Mandurah
• Training facilities are located in the new Endeavour Centre,
top floor, Unit 7, Peel Street, Mandurah. It contains full modern
training facilities, air-conditioned, additional
dental clinical training equipment and Computer Technology.
• Work experience is part of the programme (one day a week)
which is arranged by DNA and will be in both the Private and Government
sectors of the Dental Profession.
COMPREHENSIVE TEAM OF SUPPORTIVE STAFF
Staff support outline will include:
• Fully Qualified Lecturers - Full-time and Part-time
• Literacy and Numeracy Expert
• Co-ordinator / Student Adviser
• Assessors / Training Guidance Officers (work experience
training)
• Guest Lecturers - Involving 12 dedicated Dental Surgeons
and Dental Specialists
• Employment Officer
• Technical Advisers - Local Dental Surgeons
• Teaching Aids for personal (one to one) assistance with
difficult technical areas.
COMMENCEMENT OF COURSES
Early February (Start of the school year). Terms follow
the school year programme. Mid year intakes available in Perth College.
DURATION OF COURSES
Full-time / Part-time (Flexible Delivery)
12 MONTHS - 4 terms of 10 weeks with term breaks, work experience in
Private and Government Clinics one day a week is included (School holidays
off , training within school hours).
• EXPRESSION
OF INTEREST LETTER PERTH (METRO)
• EXPRESSION
OF INTEREST LETTER REGIONAL (COUNTRY STUDENTS)
CORRESPONDENCE
18 MONTHS - 24 MONTHS
Self-paced learning, (Prior experience in the Dental Profession may
reduce the length of this programme).
• CORRESPONDENCE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST LETTER
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING AND RECOGNITION
OF CURRENT COMPETENCIES
Recognition of Prior Learning and Recognition of Current
Competencies provides Students with the opportunity to be recognised
for skills and knowledge they may have attained already in the work
place or through courses or general life skills. Once evidence has been
provided and documented you can then be fast tracked through certain
modules and be rewarded with credit for these modules.
The courses are then be customised to the Students requirements to 'fill
the gaps' in training. Completing a full qualification in Dental Assisting,
Dental Reception, Dental Practice Management, Dental Radiography what
ever the course may be.
• RECOGNITION
OF CURRENT COMPETENCIES AND PRIOR LEARNING
All enrolled Students will have the opportunity to apply for RPL &
RCC. This is a process that recognises your past experience, skills
and knowledge you may have attained through out your working like or
schooling and may reduce the course duration. This enables you to achieve
competencies for the modules in the programme without the formal training
process and assessment.
LEARNER PROFILE
• Year 10, 11,
12 school leavers
• Mature Age (18 years and over)
• Male or Female
INTAKES
One intake per year for flexible delivery Full-time
- Government funded regional programmes (Feb).
Two intakes per year for Metropolitan programmes (Feb, July).
APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER INTAKE
Bunbury (Subject to Govt funding)
16 students per year for the Full-time programme Certificate IV Dental
Assisting
Albany , Geraldton (Subject
to Govt funding)
8 -10 students per year for flexible delivery / Full-time
Cert IV Dental Assiting
Mandurah (Subject to Govt
funding)
16 students per year for the Full-time programme Certificate IV Dental
Assisting
Perth
20 students per year for the Full-time programme Certificate IV Dental
Assisting
20 students per year for the Part-time programme Certificate VI Dental
Assisting (Flexible delivery arrangements), 2 Intakes per year February,
July.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Year 10 level C English, Maths and/or
• Demonstration of the ability to cope with a course
of study at a certificate level corresponding to AQF level IV.
(Demonstration will be based on life experiences,
work experience, personal achievements, Community work [Involvement],
Volunteer work, Experience dealing with the public,
Management or Leadership roles and evidence of any recent school or
post school academic record).
• Dental condition in good health.
STUDENT SELECTION AND ENROLMENT PROCEDURES
• Applicants return application form to DNA, which
was posted with course information.
• Applications are assessed against entrance criteria.
• Letters sent to all applicants regarding outcome of application.
• Successful applicants informed of interview time and further
information.
• Applicants are interviewed and informed of outcome in
writing.
• Successful applicants are sent enrolment forms to
be completed and returned with enrolment fee and provided with additional
information regarding client services, general course
information and orientation day.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS CONSIDERED AN ADVANTAGE
• Completion of year 11 or 12
• Human Biology or science subject, C pass or more in English
• Work experience completed in this area or Health Industry
DENTAL ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Care of patients
• Communication with patients
• Infection control - use of autoclave, sterilising instruments
• Mixing materials
• Assisting the Dentist or Dental Therapist
• Passing instruments and materials
• Taking radiographs
• Processing radiographs
• Preparation of surgery for each procedure
• Reception duties, computer management
• Oral hygiene education and instruction for patients
• Post operative instructions for patients
• Dental practice organisation and management
EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
Excellent employment prospects.
With the current population growth in Western Australia, it has been
surveyed and documented that the Health Services including Dentistry
are expected to be in great demand in the next 10 years, providing an
expansion in the Dental Profession and a need for highly trained support
staff. Dental Nursing Australia current Graduates statistics have averaged
99% employment within the first 3 months of graduating.
FURTHER CAREER & EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
• Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene - Oral
Health Centre of W.A.
• Associate Degree in Dental Therapy - Community Dental
Services/Oral Health Centre of W.A.
• Certificate IV in Dental Reception
• Diploma in Dental Practice Management
• Dental Company Representative
• Dental Technician - Diploma Dental Technology (DNA)
• Dental Technician Assistant
• Community School Dental Services (Government employment)
• Community Dental Services Adult Clinics (Government employment)
• Specialist Dental Practices - Orthodontic, Oral Surgery,
etc.
• Oral Health Centre of W.A.
• Princess Margaret Hospital (Dental Unit)
OTHER COURSES OFFERED
• Certificate IV in Dental Reception
• Diploma in Dental Practice Management
• Post Graduate Courses Intra-Oral Radiography, Infection
Control
EXCURSIONS
Numerous excursions are part of the programme: Bus trips to Perth Dental
Health Services, Princess Margaret Hospital, Oral Health Centre of W.A.,
Dental Supply Companies, Dental Laboratories and Universities.
Visits will also include, Edith Cowan University and Laboratories, Pathology
centres, Radiography Centres and Specialist Dental Practices.
Guest lecturers- Dental Surgeons and Specialists are also invited to
present lectures in their particular fields.
A large element of hands on training in our clinical area as well as
work- experience is organised one day a week in Private and Government
Dental Clinics. (Regional areas Students may need to work in surrounding
towns and districts)
CERT
IV DENTAL ASSISTING FEES & CHARGES
Government Regional Fees (Subject to Govt
changes) - COUNTRY STUDENTS
Flexible deliver Full-time courses: Government
Tuition Fee $1,100.00
Concession Fees (Subject to Govt changes)
- COUNTRY STUDENTS
Health Care Card, Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy, Veterans Affairs,
Pension Cards.
Flexible delivery Full-time courses: $550.00
Metropolitan Private Fees
Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Delivery:
$6,500.00
Private Tuition Training Fee
Please note limited Govt positions for regional programmes. Therefore
some regional students will enter with private fee of
$3,995.00 (Charged for privately enrolled students in Regional Areas).
Correspondence Training Fee
$3,995.00
International Students Training Fee
Full-time 12 months: $8,995.00
For more information please view International
Students.
Other charges
Application Fee: No charge
Resource Fee: $275.00
Enrolment Fee: $75.00
Uniforms: Approx. $140.00
Text Books: Approx. $460.00
Refunds policy
Full refund of tuition fee to students will only be provided who lodge
a formal withdrawal form prior to or within 4 weeks of the commencement
of the programme or on the completion of 25% of the first module/unit
of competency (which ever happens sooner) and 50% of the resource fee.
Full refund of tuition fee will be provided should course be cancelled
or maximum number of places have been reached.
Payment Plans
Available to all students (Direct Debit monthly)
CERTIFICATE III DENTAL ASSISTING MODULES
HLT31807 Certificate III in Dental
Assisting
Provides the knowledge to assist a dentist, dental hygienist or dental
therapist during all health care procedures, to maintain high standards
of infection control assisting with practice administration.
HLTHIR301A Communicate and work
effectively in health
HLTIN301A Comply with
infection control policies and procedures in health work
HLTIN302A Process reusable
instruments and equipment in health work
HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes
HLTDA303B Prepare for and
assist with oral health care procedures
HLTDA304B Assist with denatl
radiography
HLTDA306B Assist with administration
in dental practice
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
Nominal Hours: 740
Ability to demonstrate all compulsory units from the Certificate III
in Dental Assisting (as above) is a pre-requisite for entry to the Certificate
IV Dental Assisting, which progresses to Certificate IV.
CERTIFICATE IV DENTAL
ASSISTING MODULES
HLT43007 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
This qualification provides the necessary skills and knowledge to provide
advanced level of assistance
to the operator, including contributing to the quality of dental care
provided through well developed
communication skills, dental radiography work and theatre work skills.
HLTIN403B Implement
and monitor infection control policy and procedures
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
HLTAMBFC301B Communicate with clients and colleagues to support
health care. With choices of further units in either:
• Theatre Skills
• General Anaesthesia
• Dental Radiography
• Administration
• Dental Health Education
Nominal Hours: 510
Total Nominal Hours Cert IV Dental Assisting 1250
Full-time / Flexible Delivery - 12 months Part-time / Flexible Delivery
- 18 months
Correspondence 12 - 24 months
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
You may be eligible for financial assistance while attending Dental
Nursing Australia courses. Eligibility depends on several factors: family
income, age, employment situation, and course of study.
There are several financial assistance programmes operating in Australia.
• Austudy
• Abstudy
• Youth Allowance
• CentreLink
• Employment Agencies
• Centrecare
• Job Futures
• Mission Australia
SPECIAL RESOURCES & SUPPORT SERVICES
• On-line learning
• On-line assessments
• WEB site information
• Computer technology and software
• Data projectors
• Power point presentations, CD Library
• Video Library
• General Library
• Confidential Numeracy and Literacy enhancement
• Confidential Clinical Dentistry enhancement
• One on one tutorials on request
• Confidential Student Counselling
Dental Nursing Australia maintains a commitment to family values and
needs. Family under our policies will be considered priority. The training
will be flexible to allow you the time to deal with family issues. We
will endeavour to assist you in your training should family issues or
commitments interfere with your study programme. Training programmes
will be customised to ensure you are not disadvantaged due to these
personal restraints.
FOLLOWING THE REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATION
(Australian Quality Training Framework Standards)
Client Services and Quality Training Standards Implemented. Following
the Registered Training Organisation (Australian Quality Training Framework
Standards).
Systems for quality training and assessment.
Systems are in place to plan for and provide quality training and assessment
across all of our operations.
Access and Equity policies
to ensure that Vocational Education and Training is responsive to the
diverse needs of all clients, therefore providing equitable training
so that clients can achieve their desired outcomes.
Flexible Learning approach
to Vocational Education which allows for the adoption of a range of
learning strategies in a variety of learning environments to cater for
differences in learning styles, interests and needs.
Delivery and Assessment Strategies
policies includes qualification or that part of are only delivered within
the Registered Training Organisation Scope of registration, meet the
requirements of the endorsed components of associated training packages
and the outcomes as specified in accredited courses.
Mutual Recognition policies
enable the acceptance by other RTO to recognise National Qualification
under the Australian Qualification Framework enabling individuals to
receive national recognition of their achievements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
policies offers recognition of competencies (through work experience,
life experiences, past training) currently held, regardless, how, when
or where the learning occurred.
Risk Management polices
provide a systematic application of management policies, procedures
and practices to the tasks of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating
and monitoring risk to ensure a safe, secure, quality learning environment.
Compliance with Commonwealth, State/Territory
Legislation and Regulation requirements. We ensure compliance
with Commonwealth, State/Territory Legislation and regulatory requirements
relevant to our operations and are integrated into our policies and
procedures and are also maintained.
Financial management procedures
and policies are effective, appropriate and are implemented.
Administration and records management
procedure policies are in place and utilised effectively.
Competence of Staff policies
ensure all staff involved in training and assessment or client services
are competent and have the appropriate qualification and experience
for the functions they perform.
Learning and assessment
strategies identify, negotiate, plans and implements appropriate learning
and assessment strategies to meet the needs of each of its clients.
Issuing of Qualifications and Statements
of Attainment meet the requirements of the AQF implementation
handbook and the endorsed training packages and accredited courses within
the scope of our registration.
Language, numeracy and literacy
support is provided during application process and throughout the training
programme.
Grievance, Complaints and Appeals
policies and processes have been developed for students to access clearly
and be equitable, reasonable and fair.
Client services include
comfortable training facilities, informed supportive caring staff, information
and support in career paths, employment, literacy and numeracy, women's
issues, aboriginal services, disability services, emotional and counselling
services.
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