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Key Information About the Course "Intensive Course - Certified Prophylaxis Assistance (PAss)"
| Name | Intensive Course - Certified Prophylaxis Assistance (PAss) |
| Model | Certificate course |
| Target group | Dental Assistant (ZAH) or Dental Medical Assistant (ZFA) |
| Language | German |
| Duration | 6-8 weeks |
| Number of modules | 5 |
| Structure | 2 x 2,5 days |
| Course organization | HARANNI academy |
| Course times | Friday & Saturday 08:30 AM – 4:30 PM Sunday 08:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Admission requirements | Successfully passed final examination as a Dental Assistant (ZAH) or Dental Medical Assistant (ZFA). |
| Tuition | 1.310 € + 3% TVA |
| Payment modalities | Booking is done directly through our affiliated institute, HARANNI Academy. |
| Feature | As a participant, you will receive access to the DTMD online learning platform. Upon successful completion and certification, you will receive 2 ECTS credits from DTMD University, which can be credited towards further education at HARANNI Academy and DTMD University. |
Course content
Do you have a qualified professional training as a Dental Assistant (ZAH) or Dental Medical Assistant (ZFA) and have discovered a passion for prophylaxis? Then start your career now and become a certified prophylaxis assistant in just 3 x 2.5 days, consisting of theory and practice!
After successfully completing the intensive course, you will be able to deal with patients in PSI categories 0 to 2 (healthy periodontium) in accordance with Section 1 of the Dentistry Act (ZHG) as a prophylaxis assistant.
The intensive course is run in collaboration with the University for Digital Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry Luxembourg (DTMD). The successfully completed intensive course to become a “Prophylaxis Assistant” (PAss) is a high-quality qualification with which you can start your prophylaxis career.
Practical contents
Supragingival instrumentation using an ultrasonic device on a phantom head model
Exercises for supragingival scaling with universal scaler and universal curette on a phantom head model
Smooth surface polishing on the phantom head model
Sharpening scalers, curettes, sharp spoons and raspatories
Module 1: Oral health inspection
- General health
- Oral health
- The oral hygiene instruction
- The dental cleaning procedure
Module 2: Oral diseases and their diagnosis
- Biofilm, caries, gingivitis and periodontitis
- Indices - red on white
- Patient motivation
Module 3: Dental health and nutrition
- Nutritional guidance
- Fluorides
- Instrumentology
- Practical exercises
Module 4: Patients and care groups
- Pregnant women, children, adults
- Implant patients
- Halitosis patients
Module 5: revision and examination
- Practical exercises
- Repetition and summary
- Final examination
Please bring the following with you for your PASS course:
- Work clothes (please do not wear street clothes) and closed shoes, safety goggles
- Vocabulary booklet for terminology
- Writing utensils including one blue and one red colored pencil
- Blunt instruments such as universal scalers, universal curettes, sharp spoons, raspatories for sharpening
- Internet-enabled cell phone, tablet or laptop
- You are responsible for your own physical well-being
