Applications are now closed for the January and March 2010 intakes of the Dental Assistant Traineeship Program.
What is involved?
Costs
Application process
Intake dates
Further information
Offered by Dental Health Services Victoria in conjunction with RMIT, the Dental Assistant Program offers formal training to become a qualified dental assistant.
Trainees will be employed on a fixed term, full-time basis for approximately 13 months and on completion, will receive Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
Practical requirements
You will undertake a two-week induction program of lectures and clinical observations before commencing clinical rotations for the duration of the program.
A three-week allocation at a community dental clinic will be part of your training.
Study requirements
You will be enrolled at RMIT to complete compulsory off-the-job learning and training. You will be required to attend four one-week study block releases, involving:
- didactic
- simulated practical components
- assessments
- oral presentations
- assignments
You will have two half study days per month to support your school work load and you are encouraged to dedicate a minimum of 5 hours of personal time to study. Study allocation is conducted during working hours and on site at The Royal Dental Hospital.
Workplace assessment
Prior to completion, a clinical assessment will take place in the workplace to assess clinical and theoretical competencies. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent clinical skills as well as theoretical knowledge.
On completion of this program, you will receive the Certificate III in Dental Assisting and are then welcome to apply for vacancies within The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
RMIT school fees and purchase of compulsory text books are required.
Approximate costs are:
RDHM recruits two participants for the Dental Assistant Traineeship Program six times per year.
Positions will be advertised on www.dentaljobs.org.au. Applicants must submit their applications to this website. When applying, you must specify which intake you are applying for.
Please note: To be eligible for this program, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.
Intakes for 2010 are listed below:
- 11 January 2010
- 1 March 2010
- 19 April 2010
- 7 June 2010
- 2 August 2010
- 20 September 2010
For further information or to be added to the list of interested applicants, please contact:
Michelle O’Day
Dental Assistant Education Coordinator
Dental Health Services Victoria
Phone: (03) 9341 1179
Email: odaym@dhsv.org.au