Accredited Dental Assistant
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Learn about the varied life of a dental assistant, the training you’ll need and how to apply for a dental assistant job in our online certificate course. Help everyone smile with confidence knowing their teeth are healthy and sparkling, thanks to you! Find out what you need to do to start a rewarding healthcare career as a dental assistant.
It’s a rewarding job for multitaskers. One minute you could be putting patients at ease as you prepare them for surgical procedures or teeth cleaning. The next you could be assisting the dentist in clinical procedures. Taking our online Dental Assistant course is your first step to this rewarding healthcare career.
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- Course access: 60 days - Study at your own pace
- Internationally-recognised CPD accredited course
- Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country
As a dental assistant, it’s your job to look after patients and make them feel at ease before, during and after procedures. You also need to look after the dentist so that she or he has a willing, friendly assistant to ensure patient records are up-to-date and to assist in treatments.
Step on to the satisfying career path of becoming a dental assistant or dental nurse by studying our online certificate course now.
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There will always be a need for dental assistants and dental nurses to take care of people's oral health and hygiene. People are concerned about their oral care and will visit the dentist for teeth cleaning, check-ups and more complicated procedures such as brightening or straightening their smile!
As a dental assistant or dental nurse, you are likely to be the first person that patients see in a dental practice and we all know how important it is to make a great first impression. It’s important that you are well trained and professional in your outlook.
You’ll certainly never tire of your role as you have many tasks to perform from scheduling appointments, processing x-rays and lab orders, maintaining records and assisting during dental treatments. You may be inspired to train up to be a dentist or hygienist!
Our self-paced course also contains information about further training and on-the-job training for dental assistants as well as helpful advice on finding a job. Start finding out more by investing in our course. You can study when you want and you can keep the course forever, which is handy for refreshing your memory or revising your coursework.
How is the Dental Assistant course assessed?
By studying our Dental Assistant course online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam. There is a short exam at the end of each module for you to take, You’ll know your score immediately.
Dental Assistant Course Syllabus
Module 1: Career Outlook
- Range of salaries/average salaries
- Diversity of dental assistants/dental nurses
- Potential for growth
- Job availability
- Perks of the Job
- Work/Life Balance
- Pre-planning for a career as a dental assistant/dental nurse
Module 2: Required Training
- Basic Dental Assisting Coursework
- Expanded Functions Coursework
- On the Job Training
- Accreditation and Certification
- Understanding Laws and Regulations
- Ongoing Licence Requirements
Module 3: Finding A Job
- Getting started
- Checking Specific State Dental Laws and Statutes (U.S. only)
- What to Look for in a Dental Assisting/Nursing Position
- Letters of recommendation/References
- Cover Letters
- Resumes/CVs
- Interviewing
- Job Advancement
Module 4: Patient Care
- Positive Professional Dental Attitude
- Professional Attire
- Direct Patient Care Interactions
- Indirect Patient Care
- Communicating with the dentist
Module 5: Beyond The Dental Chair
- Maintaining Records
- Scheduling Appointments
- Processing x-rays and Lab Orders
- Assisting with Billing
- HIPAA Requirements
Who is this course for?
- Anyone wanting to find out about the career prospects for a dental assistant
- Anyone who wants to become a dental assistant or dental nurse and wants a more impressive CV which includes our accredited course
- People working in the health sector who are interested in a change of career
- Anyone who works in admin in a dental practice and is looking for promotion
Requirements
This Dental Assistant course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
Career path
- Continue on the path towards becoming a dental assistant
- Explore the dental industry, and decide if it is the career for you
- Look at a career in oral hygiene and dental sectors
Questions and answers
To be able to work as a dental assistant do you need nursing qualifications or I can simply do the course and after that I can apply to work?
Answer:This course will give you a better understanding of how to enter the field and what will be expected of you. You'll be guided through the education and training requirements and on-the-job expectations.
This was helpful.Hi good afternoon, I’m looking to become a trainee dental nurse but unsure on what course I need to look for? Thanks
Answer:You can take a look at our Dental Assistant course, designed for those considering a career in the Health industry. You will receive a certificate which will profoundly improve your CV and therefore increase chances of getting employment. Besides, this course is CPD accredited (by CPD UK).
This was helpful.Can I apply for the Dental Assistant Course and is the Fee £29.00?
Answer:Yes, our Dental Assistant course is open for anyone interested in working in the Health industry or improve their CV. The price includes the course, lifetime access to the course content and a certificate of completion.
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