Register
Login
About the course
CQUniversity’s Certificate III in Dental Assisting provides a nationally recognised entry-level qualification for people who want to support dental practitioners and help improve patients’ oral health. Delivered online, the course builds practical knowledge for assisting in general and specialist dental settings, with training that is competency-based and may be completed sooner depending on demonstrated skills. This is a Certificate III qualification in Dentistry. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates may seek work as a dental assistant supporting dentists and oral health teams in general dental clinics and specialist practices. Typical duties can include preparing patients and equipment, assisting during procedures, and supporting infection control and clinical workflows. This qualification can help you enter the oral health support workforce and build experience in dental practice environments. This is a Certificate III pathway into Dentistry support roles. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
Average Salary***
