Certificate IV In Dental Assisting

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Go further in your dental career with skills in dental radiography

Course code

HLT45021

Delivery location

Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 12 months.

Start dates

To be advised

• Timetable

  • Days per week: 1
  • Hours per day: 6
  • Expected hours of self-directed learning per week: 3
  
  Thursday 9am - 4pm
  
  All learning is conducted in person on campus.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  HLTDEN021	Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
  HLTDEN025	Implement an oral health promotion program
  HLTWHS003	Maintain workplace health and safety
  HLTDEN022	Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
  HLTDEN023	Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image
  HLTSTE003	Sterilise loads
  HLTDEN027	Take a clinical photograph
  HLTDEN026	Take an impression for study models

• Assessment methods

  - Observation
  - Questioning
  - Portfolio
  - Project.
  
  Some of the assessments are undertaken during workplace visits.

• Admission requirements

  You must be 18 years or older and be currently employed as a Dental Assistant.
  
  You must have successfully completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT31812,HLT35015,HLT35021).

  Inherent requirements

  Our inherent requirements are a guide to help you decide if a course is right for you.

  If you are a student with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition or are a primary carer of an individual with a disability, you can apply for support through our Equitable Learning and Disability Support team.

  Physical:
  • Stand and walk for long periods of time (more than 30 minutes)
  • Provide basic cleaning duties including but not limited to, wiping down surfaces, mopping, carrying cleaning products of varying weights including buckets, cleaning agents and other pieces of equipment between locations and ability to operate a step ladder safely.
  
  Cognitive:
  • Robust interpersonal skills including written, verbal and non-verbal practices.
  • Work within infection control and general WHS guidelines.
  
  Technology
  • Basic computer literacy, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), email functions, internet browsing and other general computer functions
  • Access to the internet to engage in self-study
  
  Emotional:
  You need to have the emotional strength and flexibility to handle patients’ needs and be able to manage stress like meeting deadlines, managing expectations and handling tasks

  Language, literacy and numeracy

  You are required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy skills test before course commencement. This will determine course suitability and if you may need additional support.
  
  We use an approved online skills review tool to determine your language, literacy and numeracy skills within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
  
  Below are the levels required for this course:

  • Reading skills ACSF 2 (BKSB – English)
  • Writing Skills ACSF 2 (BKSB – English)
  • Numerical skills ACSF 2 (BKSB – Math)

• Practical placement

  There are no practical placement requirements for this course.

• Simulated work environment

  This comprehensive program offers a unique blend of in class learning experience in our state-of-the-art Dental Simulation Laboratory, with workplace consolidation of skills. We have specifically selected hands-on units that will be relevant and useful in a dental clinic. This will be beneficial to practitioners in upskilling dental assistants with these specific skills.

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate IV In Dental Assisting
  Possible job outcome	dental assistant

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Free TAFE	FREE	freeAmount
  Concession	$1,796	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$8,978	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$17,415	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$95	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.