Here’s something worth smiling about. Sunshine Coast TAFE is offering a Certificate III in Dental Assisting that can be completed in just 12 months. This qualification will provide you with the necessary skills to work as a dental assistant. It covers the skills and knowledge needed to assist a Dentist, Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist in their work with patients. It’ll also provide you with skills to assist with practice administration.
You’ll learn about: communication and work in health; infection policy procedures; reusable instruments/equipment; oral health care; dental radiography; admin dental practice; first aid; and OHS processes.
This program provides entry-level training for staff working in a dental surgery as a dental assistant. The Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification aligns with industry awards. On successful completion you’ll be qualified to assist during all health care procedures, to help maintain high standards of infection control and to assist with practice administration.
Once you have decided on your chosen program then your next step is to enrol. Some courses you can enrol on directly – this means that all you have to do is Contact Us for an enrolment pack – or call into one of our campuses during opening times.
Other courses require an application form so that the tutors can make sure you are applying for the right level program.
Other programs require you to apply through Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) – you can obtain more information and forms from their website.
The historic rural town of Nambour, formerly the centre of a thriving sugar cane industry, is situated at the foot of the Blackall Range. Physically the largest of our campuses, the Nambour Centre offers many exciting courses including; child care, community welfare work, lifestyle and leisure, conservation and land management, horticulture, construction, fashion, graphic design, music, photography, interior design, and building design & technology. The buildings are set in beautiful landscaped grounds, with gardens, lawns, lots of native trees and even a winding creek. Facilities include well-equipped photographic and drafting studios and sewing rooms. There is a fully-equipped professional recording studio, music production software, instruments and PA systems, so campus users are often treated to free performances by our talented, creative music students during lunchtimes on the café deck. Computers are available in the library for students to use. The International Students Office is located in D Block and is open 5 days per week.