OverviewAbout this course
Design your own career as an independent dental prosthetist registered as a primary health care professional with AHPRA. Establish your own business or collaborate with other professionals to provide a comprehensive range of dental services.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Examine patients and develop a prosthetic treatment plan
Take impressions and establish jaw relationships
Select artificial teeth, evaluate removable dental prosthesis
Fit and issue dental prosthesis
Use a purpose built CADCAM to facilitate digital dentistry
Provide individualised oral hygiene programs
Perform maintenance treatments
Safely use medical equipment
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A mandatory 240 hours of work placement
A simulated work environment to reflect modern workplace standards and technology
A purpose built CADCAM to facilitate digital dentistry
Facilities which include all equipment required to undertake the various specialties within the dental prosthetist role
Exposure to real world opportunities in a highly specialised field
The eligibility to register as a primary healthcare worker with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
You'll need to provide a transcript of your Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55115 or HLT55118)
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
A Working with Children Check (WWCC)
A National Police Check
Vaccination and health screening
Any additional evidence the work placement provider requires.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Excellent fine motor skills and dexterity to carry out precision tasks
Adequate fitness and mobility to deliver First Aid, like performing CPR while kneeling on the floor
Advanced English language proficiency
Sensitivity to working with a range of diverse people
Great communication skills and are able to multi-task
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: Dental prosthetist
Licensing
To practice as a dental prosthetist in NSW, you need to be registered as a primary health care professional with the Allied Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Upon graduation, you can apply for registration through the Dental Board of Australia.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study1 Course
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 Units of competency, including 11 core and 1 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Research and apply evidence to practiceCHCPOL003
Implement an individualised oral hygiene programHLTDEN004
Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment and materialsHLTDEP001
Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment planHLTDEP002
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