Diploma: Dental Therapy
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Diploma: Dental Therapy is a higher education qualification in the Preventive Health subfield, focused broadly on preparation for work related to dental therapy and preventive oral health. The supplied record indicates that its registration period ended on 30 June 2023, and its current status should be verified before enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in dental therapy, preventive oral health and healthcare-related work. It should not be treated as confirmation that a person meets admission or professional practice requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work related to dental therapy and preventive oral-health services. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No approved related-career mappings were supplied.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational understanding of preventive oral health
- Skills relevant to dental therapy practice
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Dental Therapy
- SAQA ID
- 12119
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 150
- Field
- 9
- Subfield
- Preventive Health
- Originator
- University of Pretoria
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied registration-end date is 30 June 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification for the intended enrolment period.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that apply.
- Confirm whether any professional registration or other practice-related requirements apply before relying on the qualification for employment or practice.