Dental Assistant (Practice Administration)

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Areas Of Interest:   Medical Professional Support Services
Certificate Level:  Certificate IV
Certificate Name:  Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Certificate Description:  Assisting dentists, dental hygienists and/or dental therapists during oral health care procedures, as a Dental Assistant you would also help maintain high standards of infection control and assist with practice administration. You would specialise in practice administration.
Code:  HLT45015
Work Type:  Helping & Advising Organising & Clerical

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Provide first aid
Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
Assist with dental radiography
Assist with administration in dental practice
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Process reusable medical devices and equipment
Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Maintain work health and safety
Allocate treatment appointments according to priority
Coordinate business resources
Manage patient recordkeeping system
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products