Certificate IV in Dental Assisting - HLT45021

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $6128

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners which contributes to the quality of oral health care.

The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

Dental radiography work must only be performed by a person with a radiation user licence granted by the relevant State /Territory regulatory authority under legislation.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

30.5%

Community and Personal Service Workers

17.9%

Technicians and Trades Workers

17.7%

Professionals

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

36.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

10.3%

Construction

9.1%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Health Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health.

Stream

Dental

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Dental Technician

Advanced Diploma

Dental Prosthetist

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Work

Allied Health

Enrolled Nursing

Hospital Ancillary Services

Pathology and Pharmacy

Health Administration

Therapeutic Health

Ambulance

Community Health

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Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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Units & Packaging

8 Units must be completed:

2 core units

6 elective units, consisting of:

at least 4 units from the electives listed below.

up to 2 units from the electives listed below or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting. Electives may be packaged to provide a Qualification with a specialisation, as outlined below.

Packaging for specialisation:

All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography).

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Note: Units marked with an asterisk * include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Refer to unit of competency for prerequisite requirements

Core units

Unit code	Unit title
HLTSTE003	Sterilise loads
HLTWHS003	Maintain work health and safety

Elective units

Group A electives: DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY specialisation (3 units)

Unit code	Unit title
HLTDEN021	Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDEN022	Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDEN023	Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image

Other Electives

Unit code	Unit title
BSBOPS401	Coordinate business resources
BSBMED301	Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMED401	Manage patient recordkeeping system
CHCCCS014	Provide brief interventions
CHCDIV002	Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU001	Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
HLTCCD003	Use medical terminology in health care
HLTDEN018 *	Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
HLTDEN019 *	Assist in dental procedures during general anaesthesia
HLTDEN020	Assist in dental procedures during conscious sedation
HLTDEN024	Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
HLTDEN025	Implement an oral health promotion program
HLTDEN026	Take an impression for study models
HLTDEN027	Take a clinical photograph
HLTDEN029 *	Assist in dental procedures during relative analgesia
HLTDET001	Construct models
HLTDET002	Construct custom impression trays
HLTDET003	Construct registration rims
HLTDET005	Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
HLTOHC007	Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC008	Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC009	Apply and use basic oral health products
HLTOHC011	Apply fluoride varnish
HLTSTE004	Manage sterile stock
SIRXMGT001	Supervise and support frontline team members
TLIP5037	Develop workplace policy and procedures

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