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- Learning MethodOnline + Work Placement
- IntakesOpen Now
- LocationsAustralia Wide
- DurationUp to 12 Months
Please note that Foundation Education is a private institution and it is unlikely any government funding will be available for this course. This course will not qualify for Free TAFE.
Course Overview
Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Specialisation Options:
- Radiography Specialisation
If you are looking to become a Dental Assistant, the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting by Foundation Education will provide you with the knowledge and skills required. Various specialisation options are available to meet your needs.
Topics covered in this course include: sterilising loads, taking clinical photographs, and much more. Please find a full list of units further below.
Upon completion of this course, you will be issued with a HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting by Foundation Education (RTO: 22557).
To successfully complete the units’ assessment requirements, students must have access to a suitably equipped dental clinic. This includes specific equipment necessary for hands-on practice and assessment. If you are unsure whether your clinic meets the necessary requirements, please contact Foundation Education for further details and a comprehensive list of required equipment.
Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements.
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Job Outcomes
- Dental Assistant
- Dental sterilisation nurse
- Dental therapy assistant
Prerequisite & Entry Criteria
Students will need to complete a range of assessment activities such as:
Quiz
Quizzes may include multiple choice, matching, true/false to test students’ knowledge.
Assignment
Assignments may include short answer questions or longer answer questions and are designed to test application of knowledge in real-world situations.
Case Study
Realistic scenario/s requiring students to apply knowledge learnt.
Knowledge Questions
Short-answer questions relevant to the information students have learnt within a unit.
Practical/Observation
Record of students performing real and simulated tasks relevant to a unit. This may also be referred to as a Workplace Observation Assessment.
Subjects
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be available.
A combination of the following subjects will be completed depending on the specialisation selected. Please enquire now to find out more.
Core Units:
HLTSTE003 – Sterilise loads
HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTDEN0027 – Take a clinical photograph
HLTSTE004 – Manage sterile stock
HLTINF002 – Process reusable medical devices and equipment
HLTAID011* – Provide first aid
HLTDET001 – Construct models
*Please note that HLTAID011 is not provided by Foundation Education. The student will be required to complete the unit outside at a cost not covered by this course. Discounted offers may be available. Please enquire to find out more.
Radiography Specialisation
HLTSTE003 – Sterilise loads
HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
BSBMED301 – Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTDEN0027 – Take a clinical photograph
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
HLTDET001 – Construct models
Fees
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Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Foundation Education.
Always remember to enquire about any:
- Discounts
- Payment Plans
which may be available.
Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.
*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.
About the Institution
Foundation Education is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers a wide range of Certificate and Diploma-level courses across Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Support, Allied Health, Dental Assisting, Health Services and more.
RTO22557