Dental Assistant Australia

Dental Assistant Australia  ANZSCO  423211:

• Are you a Dental Assistant? Are you planning for  Australian immigration?
• If you would like to  immigrate to Australia  as a Dental Assistant,  you will need to first decide which visa would be a suitable visa for you to apply.
• Please check if your selected occupation is on any one of the skilled occupation lists
• If your occupation is on any one of the lists, you may be eligible to apply for an Australian migration visa.

Dental Assistant Australia ANZSCO  423211:

Description

Prepares patients for dental examination and assists Dental Practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.

Skill Level

4

Group: 4232 Dental Assistants

Description

prepare patients for dental examination and assist Dental Practitioners, Hygienists and Therapists in providing care and treatment.

Tasks

• receiving and preparing patients
• arranging and handing instruments, medication, and other dental requisites to Dental Practitioners
• preparing dental materials and processing X-rays
• using suction devices and water sprays
• performing routine maintenance on equipment
• sterilising and preventing cross infection of equipment
• may advise patients on dental health education and post-operative care and procedures
• may act as receptionist for Dental Practitioners
• may perform billing and other clerical tasks

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Occupations in this Group

• 423211 Dental Assistant