Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics - HLT65015

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $44245

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Average Course Duration: 2 Years

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of a dental prosthetist who works as independent practitioners in the assessment, treatment, management of a person who requires provision of removable dentures; and who also provides unique flexible removable mouthguards used for sporting activities.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least of 240 hours of dental prosthetist clinical practice work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

A graduate holding an Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics approved by the Dental Board of Australia is able to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. Further information on registration is available at www.dentalboard.gov.au

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Advanced Diploma).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Advanced Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Diploma and above).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Advanced Diploma) are most often employed as:

40.5%

Community and Personal Service Workers

35.1%

Professionals

16.1%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Advanced Diploma) are most often employed in:

56.1%

Health Care and Social Assistance

8.4%

Construction

7.8%

Public Administration and Safety

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,788.

The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Dental

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Dental Technician

Advanced Diploma

Dental Prosthetist

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Allied Health

Enrolled Nursing

Hospital Ancillary Services

Pathology and Pharmacy

Health Administration

Therapeutic Health

Ambulance

Community Health

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 12

11 core units

1 elective unit from the electives listed below or from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome.

Elective chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

CHCPOL003	Research and apply evidence to practice
HLTDEN004	Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
HLTDEP001	Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment and materials
HLTDEP002	Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan
HLTDEP003	Take impressions
HLTDEP004	Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth
HLTDEP005	Evaluate a removable dental prosthesis at try-in stage
HLTDEP006	Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis
HLTDEP007	Perform maintenance treatment for clients with removable dental prostheses
HLTDEP008	Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture
HLTINF002	Process reusable instruments and equipment

Electives

HLTDEN011	Implement an oral health promotion program
HLTDEN014	Take a clinical photograph
BSBFIM501	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM602	Manage human resources strategic planning
BSBLDR502	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBRKG505	Document or reconstruct a business or records system
BSBWOR502	Lead and manage team effectiveness

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