Course overview
Often referred to as a dentist’s “extra pair of hands”, dental assistants help make the delivery of dental treatment more efficient by fulfilling tasks such as sterilising and handling dental instruments, taking impressions, and carrying out a range of administrative tasks. Dental assistants also benefit from the opportunity to make a tangible difference to people’s lives and health in addition to enjoying above-average job security.
The Dental Assistant Diploma providers aspiring dental assistants with a head start in their careers, offering both premium course content designed by senior members of the profession as well as the opportunity for students to learn at their own pace and according to their time constraints.
The course explores various aspects of the dental assistant profession and delves into topics such as nutrition, pharmacology, dental radiography and office management, thus providing learners with a well-rounded understanding of the trade to serve them on their career paths.
Following completion, learners will have gained the necessary skills and experience to pursue employment at general dental practices, dental hospitals and private practices amongst others. With additional experience, it’s also possible to work as a self-employed dental assistant contracted by a dental practice.
UK Regulations
The ICI course in Dental Assisting & Nursing is offered as a foundation studies course only. It does NOT qualify for the membership requirements of the General Dental Council to work as a dental nurse within the UK.
Job outcomes
- Dental Assistant
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
24 weeks
- Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready
- The maximum time given to complete a program is three years
Entry requirements
There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level.
Course features
- Fast track your career as a dental assistant
- Learn the inside secrets of how to become a dental assistant professional in months not years!
- Study a dental assistant course that was designed in conjunction with senior members of the profession
- Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
- Have access to a tutor
- Graduation certificate upon successful completion of the course
Recognition of prior learning
This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and contributing towards your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards gaining a promotion or better-paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities.
Delivery
This entire course is carried out via distance learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.
Subjects
About International Career Institute
The International Career Institute (ICI) is a private and independent provider of education and training. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide. At present, students from 77 countries study with ICI from the comfort of their home or office.
Over 80% of students are Australian residents. Using experienced industry-based faculty and the latest resources, ICI delivers over 50 exciting careers and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of people and businesses. ICI graduates are given skills that will improve their employment prospects and increase their value to employers.
The Institute listens to employers through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialisation.
