Certificate in Dental Assisting

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Foundations of Dental Assisting
- 1.1 Introduction to Dental Assisting
- 1.2 Dental Assistant Roles and Responsibilities
- 1.3 Australian Dental Care Environment
- 1.4 Dental Team Roles
- 1.5 Professional Conduct and Communication
Module 02: Oral Anatomy and Dental Terminology
- 2.1 Oral and Dental Anatomy
- 2.2 Tooth Structure and Function
- 2.3 Tooth Identification and Charting
- 2.4 Dental Terminology and Abbreviations
- 2.5 Common Oral Health Conditions
- 2.6 Dental Materials Fundamentals
Module 03: Chairside Dental Assistance
- 3.1 Preparing the Treatment Area
- 3.2 Patient Preparation and Positioning
- 3.3 Dental Instruments and Equipment
- 3.4 Four-Handed Dentistry Techniques
- 3.5 Moisture Control and Suction
- 3.6 Supporting Common Dental Procedures
Module 04: Infection Prevention and Sterilisation
- 4.1 Principles of Infection Prevention
- 4.2 Standard Precautions in Dentistry
- 4.3 Personal Protective Equipment
- 4.4 Instrument Cleaning and Sterilisation
- 4.5 Environmental Cleaning Procedures
- 4.6 Clinical Waste and Sharps Management
Module 05: Dental Radiography and Clinical Support
- 5.1 Dental Radiography Fundamentals
- 5.2 Radiation Safety Principles
- 5.3 Preparing for Dental Imaging
- 5.4 Dental Impressions and Models
- 5.5 Supporting Restorative Procedures
- 5.6 Supporting Preventive Dental Care
Module 06: Patient Care and Dental Administration
- 6.1 Communicating with Dental Patients
- 6.2 Supporting Anxious Patients
- 6.3 Appointment and Recall Management
- 6.4 Dental Records and Charting
- 6.5 Billing and Payment Administration
Module 07: Australian Dental Safety and Compliance
- 7.1 Australian Infection Control Standards
- 7.2 Work Health & Safety
- 7.3 Privacy and Patient Confidentiality
- 7.4 Consent and Patient Rights
- 7.5 Dental Emergencies and First Aid
- 7.6 Scope of Practice and Referral

Certificate in Dental Assisting

Category

Healthcare

Level

Course Curriculum

1.1 Introduction to Dental Assisting

1.2 Dental Assistant Roles and Responsibilities

1.3 Australian Dental Care Environment

1.4 Dental Team Roles

1.5 Professional Conduct and Communication

2.1 Oral and Dental Anatomy

2.2 Tooth Structure and Function

2.3 Tooth Identification and Charting

2.4 Dental Terminology and Abbreviations

2.5 Common Oral Health Conditions

2.6 Dental Materials Fundamentals

3.1 Preparing the Treatment Area

3.2 Patient Preparation and Positioning

3.3 Dental Instruments and Equipment

3.4 Four-Handed Dentistry Techniques

3.5 Moisture Control and Suction

3.6 Supporting Common Dental Procedures

4.1 Principles of Infection Prevention

4.2 Standard Precautions in Dentistry

4.3 Personal Protective Equipment

4.4 Instrument Cleaning and Sterilisation

4.5 Environmental Cleaning Procedures

4.6 Clinical Waste and Sharps Management

5.1 Dental Radiography Fundamentals

5.2 Radiation Safety Principles

5.3 Preparing for Dental Imaging

5.4 Dental Impressions and Models

5.5 Supporting Restorative Procedures

5.6 Supporting Preventive Dental Care

6.1 Communicating with Dental Patients

6.2 Supporting Anxious Patients

6.3 Appointment and Recall Management

6.4 Dental Records and Charting

6.5 Billing and Payment Administration

7.1 Australian Infection Control Standards

7.2 Work Health & Safety

7.3 Privacy and Patient Confidentiality

7.4 Consent and Patient Rights

7.5 Dental Emergencies and First Aid

7.6 Scope of Practice and Referral

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