W114403 - Allied health assistant

Allied health assistant
Swan Hill District Health.

Staff at SHDH Dental Clinic are friendly and positive about the SWL program. Students interested in working in dental care will find this placement to be very rewarding and enjoyable. The placement offers variety with students being able to be involved in a number of the clinic's practices. This is a terrific chance for SWL students to learn what its like to be part of a modern dental facility and with four operating rooms in action there is plenty going on. If you are keen to find out more, don't hesitate to enquire about this opportunity. Your careers teacher will be familiar with the application process at SHDH.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain hands-on practical experience while assisting staff with dental patients. The students will be working in real-life scenarios in a real life environment. The strengthening of communication skills is a large part of this placement as well as gaining confidence while helping the dentists. For example students will have the opportunity to operate the "sucker" equipment.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will work with SHDH dental staff to assist them in their duties in relation to the various patient's needs. Students will be required to be an active participant in all workplace practises while being supervised by staff. Helping with actual dental procedures in a small way is one of the things students will be involved with during their placement.

Student Requirements

The students must have completed the OH&S module in WRS VCAL or else have begun the OH&S module in the relevant VET course.

Dress Requirements

Students are to wear neat casual dress appropriate for the work place. Footwear required is enclosed shoes.

Special Transport Requirements

Students will need to organise their own transport to work although there is a town bus service that may be useful.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

  • HLT35015 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Positions: 2 Positions
ID Number: W114403
Industry Area: HEALTH
Location: SWAN HILL - Explore Region
Mode/Type: Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
Attendance: The student will be required to attend as per negotiated with the employer.
Added By: Murray Mallee Local Learning & Employment Network

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