Certificate in Dental Surgery Assisting Programme
2023-24
Programme Features
- Qualifications Framework Level 3 (QR Registration no.: 18/000545/L3)
- The programme is taught by experienced dentists, senior dental surgery assistants (DSA) or qualified medical service/ dental professionals
- Besides lectures, there are 29 hours’ clinical training and 10 hours’ clinical practice with emphasis of both theory and practice
Admission Rquirements
- Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language or equivalent; OR
- Satiisfactory completion of Diploma Yi Jin; OR
- Aged 21 or above at the commencement of the programme plus minimum 1-year health related work experience; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications to be assessed by LIFE; AND
- A pass result in the admission interview
Programme Content and Features
Fundamentals of Dental Surgery Assisting (30 hours)
Advanced Skills of Dental Surgery Assisting (60 hours)
Fundamentals of Dental Surgery Assisting
A. Lecture (6 sessions, total 18 hours)
- Basic dental theory and career prospect
- Facility, equipment and operation in dental clinics
- Infection control and sterilization procedures
- Handling skills of emergency cases
- Customer service and communication skills
- Clinical technique training
B. Clinical practice in dental clinic (total 6 hours)
- Charting
- Basic dental instrument
- Scaling and suction techniques
- Forceps
- X-ray and OPG
- Clinic examination
C. Dental Health Education Project (total 6 hours)
Advanced Skills of Dental Surgery Assisting
A. Lecture (8 sessions, total 24 hours)
- Dental theory: tooth anatomy, periodontal charting
- Basic pharmacology, anesthesia and pain control (esp. children)
- Digital scanning and dental materials
- Endodontics and impression
- Infection control and occupational health
- Skills: complaint handling, appointment, inventory control, patient record keeping
- Introduction to orthodontics
- Introduction to oral & maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology and implant
B. Clinical practical in a dental clinic (max. 20 students per group) (9 sessions per group, total 26 hours)
- Charting (II), 4-handed dentistry and moisture control (3-hour clinical lecture)
- Scaling, suction and rubber dam (3 hours)
- Infection control and filling (3 hours)
- Minor oral surgery, LA and extraction (elevator) (3 hours)
- Handpieces, burs and root canal treatment (3 hours)
- Denture (I) impression (3 hours)
- Denture (II), crown and brdge (3 hours)
- X-ray film holder, digital x-ray and rubber dam (II) (3 hours)
- Clinical examination (2 hours)
C. Clinical training (2 sessions, total 10 hours)
- Daily operation in dental clinics or mobile dental vans
Fees
- Application fee: HK$200
- Course fee: HK$14,600
- Material fee for clinical practice: HK$500 (The fee shall be payable upon being admitted to the programme)
Venue
Lingnan University Union Park Learning Centre, 6/F, Union Park Centre, 771-775 Nathan Road, Prince Edward, Kowloon. (Lectures)
Dental clinic a Shop 113, G/F, Lei Cheng Uk Shopping Centre, Shamshuipo (Clinical training and practice)
Commencement Date
9 October 2023 (Monday)
Lectures:
9 October 2023 to 20 November 2023 & 8 January 2024 to 4 March 2024
Every Monday 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Clinical Training:
27 November 2023 to 21 December 2023 & 11 March 2024 to 27 June 2024
Every Monday or Thursday 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Deadline for Application
20 August 2023 (Sunday)
Online Application
