The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) National Immunisation Program for Healthcare Practitioners course is based on the National Immunisation Education Framework for Health Professionals (2017) and has been accredited by the ANMAC subsidiary Health Education Services Australia (HESA) to deliver this course. HESA is the National body for health education accreditation and ACN is the first institution to have its Immunisation course accredited.
Duration
Flexible, self-paced (a minimum of 21 days up to a maximum of 120 days)
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative) provides high level of knowledge and advanced skills in advanced restorative dentistry, prosthodontics and oral implants. This course is presented by specialist clinicians and comprises seminars and clinical practice.
Entry Requirements
Education
A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:
a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration
In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:
at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.
Interviews and examination
All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Advanced Restorative) aims to develop students' competence in advanced restorative procedures in pre-clinical and early clinical aspects of prosthodontics for general dental practice.
Entry Requirements
Education
A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:
a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration
In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:
at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.
Interviews and examination
All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Surgical Dentistry) will develop your competence in clinical techniques in oral surgery for general dental practice. You will learn about oral medicine, oral pathology, and implants and complete a research project in the field of oral surgery.
Entry Requirements
Education
A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:
a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration
In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:
at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.
Interviews and examination
All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) focuses on the clinical practice of oral implant restoration. Run very second year in even numbered years, this diploma will upgrade your skills and clinical techniques in oral implant treatment for general dental practice.
Entry Requirements
Education
A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:
a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration
In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:
at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.
Interviews and examination
All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Conscious Sedation and Pain Control) offers study in the practice of sedation, differential diagnosis of collapse, and advanced life support. This diploma will upgrade your skills and clinical techniques as a general dental practitioner.
Entry Requirements
Education
A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:
a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Australian Dental Board (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration
In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:
at least two years general dental practice; completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.
Interviews and examination
All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School. Some specialist programs also require applicants to sit an examination as a component of the admission process.
