WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Dental Prosthetists perform these tasks:
outlining work priorities for a business operational plan, including sustainability factors. Critiquing risk and
applying risk management, compliance processes, and continuous improvement activities
understanding the properties of dental materials used in dentistry
practical skills of removable dental prosthetic provision, giving written and verbal explanations related to clinical
skills, patient treatment and laboratory techniques over a broad range of procedures
interpreting dental radiographs of diagnostic value recognising all intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic anatomy
understanding chemical and physical properties, and techniques for manipulation of common dental materials
identifying and applying the normal oral-facial anatomy and its implications as they relate to complete denturefabrication.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS TOOLKIT
The Employability Skills Tool Kit micro-credential is a designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the skills and personal attributes valued by employers and how to develop them. Students will learn how to develop a range of employability skills and apply them when starting or changing careers. Tips and tools are provided to enable skills and knowledge development throughout the course that students can apply to gain successful employment.
Currently enrolled students using your TAFE Queensland student email address, you can enrol for free in this course. To enrol in the micro-credential simply access this link https://coursegatewaytraining.tafeqld.edu. au/d2l/home/10292, select your desired course, click the Enrol Now button, and follow the on-screen prompts. Access the Course Gateway frequently asked questions for further assistance: https://coursegateway.tafeqld.edu.au/catalog?pagename=faqs.
To successfully complete this toolkit, you must have access to a device with a reliable internet connection. To ensure the best experience, we recommend using a computer or device with the latest system updates (i.e., Windows updates). Course Gateway also works well on a tablet or mobile phone but you may not be able to complete some of the modules if there are any compatibility issues. As the content includes audio, using a headset is recommended but not essential. This micro-credential is 100 per cent online and is self-directed and can take approximately one to four hours to complete.
CAREER PROSPECTS
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
With the knowledge and skills you acquire, you will qualify to work as a Dental Prosthetist.
Dental Prosthetists perform these tasks:
“Dental prosthetists work as independent practitioners in the assessment, treatment, management, and provision of removable dentures, and flexible removable mouthguards used for sporting activities” (ADPA).
outlining work priorities for a business operational plan, including sustainability factors. Critiquing risk and applying risk management, compliance processes, and continuous improvement activities
understanding the properties of dental materials used in dentistry
practical skills of removable dental prosthetic provision, giving written and verbal explanations related to clinical skills, patient treatment and laboratory techniques over a broad range of procedures
interpreting dental radiographs of diagnostic value recognising all intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic anatomy
understanding chemical and physical properties, and techniques for manipulation of common dental materials
identifying and applying the normal oral-facial anatomy and its implications as they relate to complete denture fabrication.
AS A DENTAL PROSTHETIST, YOU:
are active members of the oral health workforce
work in the public and private sectorsW
often work as part of the wider dental team alongside general dentists and dental specialists.
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