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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Course

What will I learn?

Take your dental career to the next level with our Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Course. Become proficient in preparing patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while maintaining a hygienic environment. Develop expertise in sterilisation, infection prevention and control, and the correct handling of important dental instruments. Learn to assist efficiently with composite fillings, from managing instruments to curing and finishing. Understand composite materials, their benefits, and aftercare instructions. This focused, high-quality course equips you with practical skills that can be used immediately in a dental practice.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Patient comfort mastery: Make sure patients are safe and comfortable during dental treatments.

Sterilisation proficiency: Keep a hygienic environment to stop the spread of infections.

Instrument handling skills: Use and look after dental tools accurately.

Composite skills: Help with composite filling treatments effectively.

Accurate record-keeping: Record treatments and observations carefully.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.