Find out more about Certificate IV in Dental Assisting from Foundation Education
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Accreditation: Nationally Recognised Qualification
Specialisation Options:
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: infection prevention and control policies, preparing and assisting with oral health care procedures, and many more. Please find a full list of units further below.
At the completion of this course, you will be issued with an HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting by Foundation Education (RTO: 22557).
There is a work placement requirement for this course. Students need to gain access to a dental practice and a qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or a higher relevant qualification. The institution can assist you in organising this.
Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements.
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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:
HLTDEN003 – Assist with administration in dental practice
HLTINF001 – Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTDEN001 – Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
HLTINF002 – Process reusable medical devices and equipment
BSBCUS401 – Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTDEN002 – Assist with dental radiography
HLTINF003 – Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLTWHS003 – Maintain work health and safety
* HLTAID003 – Provide first aid
*Please note that HLTAID003 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:
HLTDEN007 – Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDEN008 – Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDEN009 – Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image
Oral Health Promotion specialisation:
HLTDEN004 – Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
HLTDEN010 – Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
HLTDEN011 – Implement an oral health promotion program
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Fees for this course depend on the payment method and any existing promotions available with Foundation Education.
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