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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry
This course was formally known as the Melbourne OTC program (Melbourne Orientation Training Course for Overseas Dental Graduates)
CRICOS Code: 067106C
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) and the Melbourne Dental School (MDS) established a partnership in 2009 to deliver the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry that assists overseas trained dentists in preparing for the theory and practical examinations conducted by the Australian Dental Council (ADC).
DHSV has decided to cease this current arrangement to enable us to focus on a reduced number of programs. This will include the ongoing provision of an enhanced range of short courses and the implementation of an employment support program for International Dental Graduates to facilitate their employment in the public sector whilst completing the ADC exams.
Current Students:
The Univeristy of Melbourne will honor the commitment to students currently enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry and offer a range of options to facilitate the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry either in 2011, Semester 2 or 2012, Semester 1.
Students who have already been accepted into the program and have deferred, may wish to consider enrolling in the course to commence on 4th July 2011. Alternatively, all remaining students will be eligible to enrol in 2012, Semester 1. The course will not be taught after 2012, Semester 1.
Future Students:
The University of Melbourne will not be receiving any new applications for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry.
From 2012, Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) will provide overseas trained dental graduates with training opportunities. Please refer to the DHSV website http://www.dhsv.org.au/
Course Introduction:
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry provides overseas trained dentists, whose qualifications are not immediately recognised in Australia, with knowledge and skills they require to prepare for dental practice in Australia. The course allows students to practice their dental skills under the guidance of experienced general and specialist Australian dentists.
Following completion of the Graduate Certificate, you will be required to independently apply for, undertake (and pass) the Australian Dental Council (ADC) examinations prior to being able to apply to one or more of the state Dental Practice Boards, allowing you to practice general dentistry in Australia.
Academic Coordinator:
Dr Chankhrit Sathorn
Dr Sathorn is a member of Melbourne Dental School, within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne.
Course Objectives:
The course is delivered over 20 teaching weeks and consists of:
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Lectures and tutorials
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Pre-clinical and clinical experience on site at the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne
The emphasis of this course is on the understanding of Australian general dental practice skills by
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Providing an opportunity for students to update existing clinical skills and knowledge.
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Developing communication, presentation, treatment planning and patient management skills.
Course Structure:
To satisfy the requirement of the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry, students must successfully complete each of the following four subjects, a total of 50 points. The subjects offered are;
DENT90054 General Dentistry Theory (12.5 points)
DENT90055 Endodontics & Restorative Dentistry (12.5 points)
DENT90056 Periodontics & Prosthodontics (12.5 points)
DENT90057 Oral Surgery, Diagnosis & Radiology (12.5 points)
Full time / Part time Study:
This course is available as full time or part time study.
Part time study allows the students to take the General Dentistry Theory (DENT90054) subject first, followed by the remaining three clinical subjects (DENT9055, DENT90056 and DENT90057) in the following semester.
General Dentistry Theory (DENT90054) must be satisfactorily completed before the three clinical subjects.
Graduate Attributes:
Academic excellence:
- Improving the academic and practical clinical knowledge of students to prepare them for a career in dental health in Australia
Knowledgeable across disciplines:
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Graduates will have broad knowledge across relevant dental disciplines and in managing the patient interaction
Leaders in communities:
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Graduates from this award, as public health professionals will be expected to contribute to the dental health and wellbeing of the communities in which they will work.
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With their experiences from outside Australia, graduates are likely to have a well developed understanding of community needs.
Attuned to cultural diversity:
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As graduates with their first degree obtained outside of Australia, graduates are expected to have a deep understanding of cultural values and a strong understanding of the values and challenges of social and cultural diversity.
Important Dates:
Current Course Dates
This course is delivered on a full time basis, completed over one semester (20 weeks). Each semester has one mid semester break of one week.
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2011 - Semester 2 |
04-July-2011 |
25-November-2011 |
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Mid-Semester Break |
07-November-2011 | 10-November-2011 |
| 2012 - Semester 1 | 09-January-2012 | 01-June-2012 |
| Mid-Semester Break | 06-April-2012 | 13-April-2012 |
**Please note the final assessment for subject DENT90054 General Dentistry Theory final assessment (exam) is 2 weeks after the end date for the subject**
***Course will not be taught after 2012, Semester 1 and new applications are not being accepted.***
Course Fee:
The fees are charged per subject. Each subject is $6,250.00 AUD and the total cost for the course is $25,000.00 AUD.
Payment is made via two instalments, upon reciept of invoice from the University of Melbourne.
There is a separate fee of $200.00AUD payable to Dental Health Services Victoria for the skills assessment test, to be made payable with the skills assessment application.
Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirements of entry are;
Section A: Academic
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Successful completion of an undergraduate degree recognised by the University of Melbourne. An original or original certified copy of your university academic transcript must be provided as proof of your previous studies.
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Evidence of registration (or eligibility for registration) as a dentist in the applicants home country or the country in which their dental studies were undertaken by providing original or original certified copy of your registration OR a statement explaining why you do no have a current registration.
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Documented evidence that you meet the English language skills required by the University of Melbourne. There are several ways in which this can be proven (please see the following website http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/entry-req/grad/english-req ). The most common acceptable documentation received from students enrolling in this course is from either the IELTS (score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0) or TOEFL (internet-based test score of 90, with no band less than 21) testing programs.
Section B: Clinical Skills
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Satisfactorily pass the Dental Skills Assessment to demonstrate a minimum level of dental skills. Students passing this assessment will receive a Certificate of Attainment from Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV).
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Dental Health Services Victoria runs the Dental Skills Assessment sessions twice a year. The results of these assessments remain valid for 18 months from the date of the assessment.
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We encourage students intending to apply for an international student visa for the course to undertake this skills assessment at least 6 months before the closing date for their preferred course to ensure that there is sufficient time for the visa application to be processed.
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Section C: Health and Safety
All students will need to organise and undertake the following activities once accepted in the course. Students must obtain and provide the following prior to the commencement of the clinical subjects;
- Working with Children Check
- This is obtained from the Victorian Department of Justice http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren
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Criminal Records Check
- If you have been living in Australia for at least 12 months, you are required to provide an Australian Police check. http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274
- International students who have lived outside Australia in the year prior to enrolment must obtain a Police Check from the country in which they spent that year.
- If during the past year, you spent time living in Australia and in another country, you will need to provide police checks from both countries.
- Specific Registration to Undertake Supervised Practice or Training issued by the Dental Practice Board of Victoria http://www.dentprac.vic.gov.au/docs/reg_71d.pdf
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) Scholarships:
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) are offering part and full scholarships to support overseas trained dentists who are undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry.
Students will be invited to apply for the scholarship program following enrolment into the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry.
For further information please visit the Overseas Trained Dentists website where you can download a copy of the Guidelines to Scholarship Program for Overseas Trained Dentists.
Fee Help:
Fee Help is available to Australian Citizens and holders of a Humanitarian Permanent Residency Visa. For information regarding Fee Help, please visit the government website http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Accommodation:
The University of Melbourne (UoM) has a Student Housing department. This department assists students to source and maintain affordable, safe and appropriate housing. For further information please visit their website http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing/
Useful Links:
University of Melbourne
Australian Dental Council
Australian Dental Association
Dental Health Services Victoria
IELTS
TOEFL
Further Enquiries:
It is possible that during the course of the year, you may have questions about the content or perhaps the administration of the program. There are a number of people who are there to assist with any issue you may wish to raise.
Renée Killeen
University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 9810 3354
Fax: +61 3 9810 3149
Email: dentistry@mccp.unimelb.edu.au
Carol White
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV)
Tel: +61 3 9341 1177
Fax: +61 3 9341 1111
Email: otc@dhsv.org.au
Student Services can assist with queries about on-line enrolment, invoicing, change of address and withdrawal or enrolment in a subject.
Student Services
Tel: +61 3 9810 3245
Fax: +61 3 9810 3149
Email: postgrad@mccp.unimelb.edu.au