HLT45021 – Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
HLT45021 – Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Career Pathway
Successful completion of this qualification will enable you to progress to other courses conducted by ALACC, as below. Certificate IV in Dental Assistance involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices. Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is in the Health Field of Education.
Health Career Pathway Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Health. Stream Dental Certificate II Certificate III Dental Assistant Dental Laboratory Assistant Certificate IV Dental Assistant (Practice Administration) Dental Assistant (Radiography). This is only a guide.
You may be interested in combining other qualifications:
We offer the opportunity to combine the qualification with another Qualification by taking an advanced standard and imported units. By taking advanced common and imported units, you can complete 2 qualifications for a discount rate.
Certificate III in Aged Care
Certificate IV in Aged Care
Certificate IV in Disability
Diploma of Mental Health
Diploma of Community Services
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
Diploma of Quality Auditing
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Advanced Diploma of Leadership Management
REQUIREMENTS
ALACC policy requires:
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved:
HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
equivalent.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australasian Lawrence Aged Care College is an educational provider based in Preston, a suburb of Melbourne. This private Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivers and issues Nationally Recognised Qualifications in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels. Subject areas covered by study options include Business, Child Care, Aged Care, Food Services, and Health Services.
