COURSE: NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN DENTAL ASSISTI...

The purpose of this qualification is to supply the dental profession with competent dental assistants who can be employed in dental practices or dental clinics to assist dental practitioners. The qualification addresses the need in the dental profession for dental assistants with recognised qualifications and relevant education and training.

Type: Undergraduate certificate

Duration: full time 1 year / part time 2 years

Compulsory Subjects

First Year Subjects:

• Dental Assisting theory


• Dental assisting practical


• Dental practice management


• Oral anatomy and pathology

Careers: Dental Assistant.

Source: www.cput.ac.za

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