The course equips you with the knowledge and skills to efficiently support a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist during healthcare procedures, maintain high standards of infection control and assist with practice administration. Your studies will include cleaning and sterilising instruments and equipment, processing and storage of radiographic film, safe disposal of surgery waste and maintaining the cleanliness of treatment rooms.

You will also learn helpful administrative skills such as managing appointments, processing payments and maintaining accurate client records. Practical skills in dental care are gained through a work placement which you will do in in a dental centre or other appropriate workplace.