Education
Dental Assisting is a complex and demanding profession that requires a high level of skill and knowledge.
DAA Qld Inc. can provide you opportunities to gain greater professional recognition with continuing educaton selected to optimise your career and performance.
In response to the increased demand for trained personnel, DAA Qld Inc. plays an active role in supporting Registered Training Organisations in the delivery of training for Dental Assistants. The DAA Qld Inc. is involved in the development and review of educational material used in Dental Assistant training.
Formal Qualifications
The following courses are available for Dental Assistants in Queensland:
Certificate III in Dental Assisting: Traineeship *^
Certificate III in Dental Assisting: Fee for Service (FFS) *^#
Certificate III in Dental Assisting: 9 month full time *
Certificate III in Dental Assisting:
Recognition of Prior Learning Recognition of
Current Competencies/Credit Transfers *^#
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) #
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting ( Oral Health Promotion) #
Certificate IV Business (for Dental Practice Managers) #
Certificate III in Sterilisation Services *
For course information:
* TAFE Queensland Brisbane
P: (07) 3244 6261
Karen.Jones@tafe.qld.edu.au
^ TAFE Queensland – Sunshine Coast
P: (07) 5457 1153
Belinda.Macphail@tafe.qld.edu.au
# Australian Dental Association QLD Training
P: (07) 3251 2160
training@adaq.com.au