Certificate III in Dental Assisting Course Code HLT35021

The HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting includes 10 units of competency delivered across four stages. Learners attend campus for 13 weeks and complete 300 hours of mandatory clinical placement, coordinated by the Holmesglen Clinical Placement Office.<p><strong>Stage 1 – Workplace skills</strong><br>Delivered face to face over the first four weeks in the classroom or simulation laboratory, covering:<br>• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety <br>• CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services <br>• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people <br>• BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others <p><strong>Stage 2 – Infection control and clinical practice</strong><br>Delivered over three weeks, with classes held three days per week in the dental simulation laboratory. Units include:<br>• HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control <br>• HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment <br>• HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures <br>Training focuses on infection control, instrument reprocessing and chairside assisting.<p><strong>Stage 3 – Dental radiography and administration</strong><br>Delivered over four days, covering:<br>• HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography <br>• HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice <br>Training covers dental radiography, patient preparation, appointments, payments and patient records.<p><strong>Stage 4 – Oral hygiene</strong><br>Delivered over three days, covering:<br>• HLTDEN028 Provide effective oral hygiene instruction <br>Training focuses on providing patients with oral hygiene advice, products and aids appropriate to their needs.<p><strong>Clinical placement</strong><br>The 300-hour clinical placement is generally completed across a 10-month period and coordinated by Holmesglen. Work placement locations must be within a 35 km radius of Holmesglen’s Chadstone campus.<p>Learners record their placement hours and progress in a portfolio, with workplace mentors providing sign-off and feedback. Placement is linked to HLTDEN015, HLTINF002, HLTDEN017 and HELDEN106. A Holmesglen trainer conducts a final workplace assessment, including observation of three complete client episodes.