Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Provider:
Course Code:
HLT45021
CRICOS Code:
110220F
Qualification Level:
Certificate
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
52-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 9,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
Online Delivery, Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
Flexible Intakes
Course Overview
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.
The key focus of a Dental assistant is to ensure patients are comfortable and experience a high level of care, whilst undergoing treatment. Suited to those with strong communication skills, a caring nature and a willingness to learn, a career in dental assisting presents a number of opportunities within the health sector.
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist during oral health care procedures. Their role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.
Course Structure
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting requires successful completion of eight (8) units comprised of two (2) core units and seven (6) Elective Units Elective selected from the Group A and other electives list as found in the packaging specification in the Health Package.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Have satisfactorily completed Year 11 or equivalent.
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| Minimum Age to Apply | The Learner must be 18 years or over. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS score of 5.5 or higher or it's equivalent to show English Language proficiency. |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this course may enable you to work as a:
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Nurse
- Dentist
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Prosthetist
- Dental therapist
- Oral Health Therapist
Internship or Work Placements
Includes 250 hours of work placements.