Welcome to the website of the national Dental Assistants Professional Association (DAPA). The Dental Assistants Professional Association is a membership body actively representing dental assistants, receptionists and practice managers across Australia.
Some great topics available in 2018 from our partner Industry Group, AHIG.
DAPA Platinum members also receive great discounts!
Are your workplace policies up to date? AHIG presenters have extensive industry expertise and knowledge to assist in keeping your policies up to date and managing your workforce with efficiency.
ADA NSW and DAPA have partnered this year to devise a Convention program aimed at general dentistry for the dentist and the dental team. Several educational streams will be available across the gamut of dental care and there will be training available through a series of customised workshops.
This year your association has partnered with the Australian Health Industry Group to offer members access to Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management and Legal Services for support and advice.
Bite - sized learning makes it easy to complete! Have you thought about getting your Certificate III in Dental Assisting but put off the decision for reasons of cost, time, ease of study, work commitments, takes too long? Now is the time to take this new bite-size learning opportunity and enrol in our upcoming course.
We have combined the value of classroom learning with the ease of distance. You can attend a selection of dates at our training centre then complete assignments in the comfort of your home.
Training Session in Your Surgery customised for your protocols - no staff travel time!
Following the recent Dental Council alerts concerning Infection Control compliance, the DAPA welcomes enquiries about correct procedures for instrument cleaning and reprocessing. We are positioned well to assist surgeries to implement and maintain compliant protocols through in-surgery training and we want to help you set up protocols which are manageable.. As a registered training organisation and industry body, our trainers are well qualified to provide you with accurate information and advice customised to your practice needs - all in the familiar surroundings of your clinic. Contact us for more information.
New membership opportunities available now! Keep updated with industrial changes and access to our new hotline IR and HR for advice about your wage and employment conditions through Platinum level membership.
