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HLT45021

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Study Method Online
Provider Institute of Allied Health
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
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Course overview

The HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting provides in-depth knowledge and skills required to excel in the dental industry. This dental assisting course covers areas such as workplace health and safety, medical terminology, brief interventions, and more.

Building on the foundation of the Certificate III in Dental Assisting, this qualification prepares you to work alongside dentists and dental specialists in diverse clinical settings. You'll gain the expertise to perform chairside assistance, manage patient records, and promote oral health with confidence.

Graduates of this dental assisting course enjoy good job prospects, with increasing demand for qualified dental assistants across Australia.

Who's It For?

This course is designed specifically for dental assistants who already work chairside and want to take on more responsibility in the practice. It is suitable for those who want to manage billing, supervise sterilising, or support specialist procedures. Applicants must hold a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent and be at least 18 years old.

Job outcomes

  • Dental Assistant (Advanced)

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What you'll learn

  • Providing advanced chairside support
  • Implementing and monitoring infection control policies and procedures
  • Supporting dental procedures
  • Managing dental practice operations
  • Sterilising loads to the standards set for infection control in healthcare
  • Managing a health billing and accounting system, including invoicing and accounts receivable
  • Delivering brief interventions that help patients address a specific health issue
  • Interpreting and applying medical terminology when reading clinical documentation
  • Maintaining workplace health and safety, including assessing risks and controlling hazards
  • Promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety in the practice

Recognitions

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

Full-time study typically takes approximately 6 months. You have a maximum of five (5) years from the date of enrolment to complete your course.

Delivery

This Certificate IV in Dental Assisting course is delivered entirely online. You can study full-time, part-time, or at your own pace while continuing to work in your current dental role.

Entry requirements

  • Must have completed a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • This course is not available to international students.

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Work placement

There is no work placement for this Certificate IV in Dental Assisting. However, some units require the practical demonstration of skills and knowledge in a simulated work environment. A variety of options are available to complete practical assessments, including:

  • Small group workshops (online)
  • Private one-on-one assessments (in person or online)
  • Submitting a video recording

Workshops are 4 hours in duration.

Professional Recognition

NRT – Nationally Recognised Training. Qualifications are awarded by the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd, trading as Institute of Allied Health (RTO Provider Number 0670).

Assessment

  • Online assessment is completed for each topic.
  • One practical assessment is completed as part of this course, in a simulated work environment.
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be attained through an appropriate external training organisation; students must provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit. Students will need the physical capacity to undertake CPR for at least two minutes kneeling on the floor.

Additional information

Important Notes:

  1. Online assessment is completed for each topic, and 1 practical is completed as part of this course.
  2. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be completed through an appropriate external training organisation. Students must provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit.
  3. The course outline is indicative and may be updated to incorporate any changes arising from industry reviews of this qualification.
  4. Progress through the course is achieved by completing each unit's assessment book and 1 practical (via online workshop, video, or private assessment).
  5. Students have a maximum of five (5) years from the date of enrolment to complete their course.

IAH Promises:

  • Guarantee of Education Excellence: Over 30 years of specialised flexible education.
  • #1 Graduate Outcome Program: Alumni communities and free mentoring included.
  • 21-Day Money Back Guarantee: 100% refund if you withdraw within 21 days, no questions asked.

Subjects

Core Units
HLTWHS003Maintain workplace health and safety
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
BSBMED301 / HLTCCD003Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately / Use Medical Terminology in Health Care
HLTADM011Manage Health Billing and Accounting System
CHCCCS014Provide Brief Interventions
HLTSTSE003Sterilise Loads
HLTAID011Provide First Aid

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Payment options

Discounted upfront payment: Save 20% when paying upfront (normally $4,365).

Fortnightly payments: $175/fortnight x 26 payments.

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About Institute of Allied Health

The Institute of Allied Health is a national education provider specialising in health courses that lead to working in support and administrative roles in health-related services.

The Institute of Allied Health is part of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC), a longstanding provider of flexible counsellor education. Subsequently, the Institute has plenty of experience on which to draw to ensure you experience a high-quality, fully supported online learning experience.

It’s what our team have done for over 30 years, and we have enthusiastically extended this expertise into allied health training. Institute courses are offered through a network of Student Support Centres throughout Australia.

The Institute of Allied Health is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #0670).

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