Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics - Plan C6157

Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics - Plan C6157

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Part-time 2 years
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February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
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AU$26,750 (2026 annual)

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This qualification requires the completion of the following:

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. C6157 Core Units - Select ALL Eleven (11) Courses

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Implement an individualised oral hygiene program (HLTDEN004) 330 DENT5848C City Campus
Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment and materials (HLTDEP001) 75 DENT5849C City Campus
Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan (HLTDEP002) 180 DENT5850C City Campus
Take impressions (HLTDEP003) 100 DENT5851C City Campus
Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth (HLTDEP004) 200 DENT5852C City Campus
Evaluate a removable dental prosthesis at try-in stage (HLTDEP005) 180 DENT5853C City Campus
Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis (HLTDEP006) 100 DENT5854C City Campus
Perform maintenance treatment for patient with removable dental prostheses (HLTDEP007) 100 DENT5855C City Campus
Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture (HLTDEP008) 200 DENT5856C City Campus
Research and apply evidence to practice (CHCPOL003) 65 GEDU6100C City Campus
Process reusable medical devices and equipment (HLTINF002) 30 NURS5366C City Campus

This qualification reflects the role of a dental prosthetist who works as independent practitioners in the assessment, treatment, management of a person who requires provision of removable dentures; and who also provides unique flexible removable mouthguards used for sporting activities.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least of 240 hours of dental prosthetist clinical practice work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

C6157 Elective Units - Select One (1) Course

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Take a clinical photograph (HLTDEN027) 50 DENT5342C City Campus

This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

Information for international students

Sorry, this course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

 

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