Dental Assistant (NSW/ACT)
Education and Training:
To become a dental assistant you usually have to complete a traineeship in Dental Assisting. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
Training is usually both on and off the job. The off-the-job training is provided through Registered Training Organisations, including TAFE. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.
Certificate Courses:
NSW Dental Assistants (Professional) Association Inc:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Hunter Institute of TAFE - Newcastle and Ourimbah Campuses:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Sydney Institute of TAFE - Randwick Campus:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
TAFE NSW - OTEN:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Related Courses:
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting *
- Certificate IV in Dental Assisting - Dental Radiography *
- Certificate IV in Dental Assisting - Oral Health Education *
Employment Opportunities:
Most dental assistants are employed by dentists in private practices and clinics. Some dental assistants undertake further study to become dental hygienists. Others gain further administrative experience and possibly qualifications to progress to practice management.
It is a large occupation with good employment opportunities.
For Further Information:
Human Resource Management, ACT Health
(02) 6205 1517
hr.shopfront@act.gov.au
www.health.act.gov.au Centre for Oral Health Strategy NSW
(02) 8821 4300Australian Dental Association (NSW)
(02) 8436 9900Australian Dental Association (Federal Office)
(02) 9906 4412NSW Dental Assistants (Professional) Association Inc
(02) 9427 6162