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Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
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Program Overview
HLT45021 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
The Certificate IV in Dental Assisting reflects the role of dental professionals who provide advanced support to dental practitioners, enhancing the standard of oral health care. The skills acquired through this qualification must be applied in compliance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards, and relevant industry codes of practice.
Overview
This qualification is a nationally recognised course. Graduates will be eligible to apply for a radiation licence specific to their state or territory.
Career Opportunities
Completion of HLT45021 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting may provide opportunities for potential career advancement in the dental industry. Typical roles can include Dental Assistant, Senior Dental Assistant, and Clinical Co-ordinator.
Structure & Availability
- Duration: 1-2 years
- Location: Online
- Study Mode: Online
- Total Units: 8
Course Structure
The course is divided into four clusters:
- Work Health and Safety and Cultural Safety
- HLTWHS003: Maintain work health and safety
- CHCDIV002: Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- Dental Radiography Specialisation
- HLTDEN023: Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image
- HLTDEN021: Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
- HLTDEN022: Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
- Sterilise Loads and Medical Terminology
- HLTSTE003: Sterilise loads
- BSBMED301: Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Recognise and Respond to Oral Health Issues
- HLTOHC007: Recognise and respond to oral health issues
Requirements
- Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
- Entry to this qualification requires students to have successfully completed and hold one of the following qualifications:
- HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Equivalent
- Students must be an existing worker or a volunteer in a dental practice in order to satisfy the assessment requirements for each of the units of competency within this qualification.
Fees & Scholarships
- Fee for Service: $2,768
- Fee for Service per Unit: $346
- RPL Fee for Service per Unit: $260
- Scholarships are available to help students pay for things like relocation, living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
How to Apply
- Check you meet the course requirements
- Get a Unique Student Identifier
- Prepare your eligibility documentation
- Submit your application
- Complete your bksb Testing
Related Courses
- Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT35021)
- Online
- Students are required to complete 10 units, 8 core and 2 electives.
- The Certificate III in Dental Assisting is competency-based, meaning that it may be possible for students to complete their training sooner if they have reached the required skill level.
