Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Provider:
Course Code:
HLT45021
CRICOS Code:
098123A
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Belmont, Western Australia, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 4,300 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
February, July
Website:
Course Overview
The course is recommended for people with a caring and patient nature with good communication skills who are seeking a rewarding career in the dental industry.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist, which contributes to the quality of oral health care, including contributing to the quality of dental care provided through well-developed communication skills; providing an oral health education program that promotes good oral health as part of general health.
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification the following 8 units must be satisfactorily completed.
Core Units (2 units)
- HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
- HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads
Relevant electives (6 units)
- HLTDEN024 Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
- BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
- BSBMED401 Manage patient recordkeeping system
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTDEN025 Implement an oral health promotion program
- HLTWHS005 Conduct Manual Tasks Safely
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification or it's equivalent qualification. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | International students are required to have an IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent.
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Career Opportunities
Occupational titles may include:
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Administration
- Dental Receptionist
- Practice Manager
Internship or Work Placements
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 250 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency and to ensure they are work ready. DNA Kingston Training will be responsible for funded students in attaining work experience hours.