- Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. This course is not available to international students
Course Overview
Advance your career with the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (HLT45021), designed for those already working in or seeking to work in the dental field.
The HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting provides in-depth knowledge and skills required to excel in the dental industry. You will learn how to maintain workplace health and safety, interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately, provide brief interventions and much more.
This dental assisting course builds on the Certificate III in Dental Assisting, preparing you to support dentists and dental specialists in a variety of clinical settings.
With this Cert IV dental assistant, you’ll be ready to take on more responsibilities within a dental practice, from chairside assistance during procedures to managing patient records and promoting oral health. Employment prospects are strong, with a growing demand for skilled dental assistants across Australia.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Dental Assistant
What You'll Learn
How to assist with a wide range of dental tasks, including:
- Providing advanced chair side support
- Implementing and monitoring infection control policies and procedures
- Supporting dental procedures
- Managing dental practice operations
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 6 months
Delivery
- This Cert IV in Dental Assisting is delivered online. You can study your online Certificate IV full-time, part-time, or at your own pace
Entry Requirements
- You must have completed a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent and be at least 18 years old
Assessment
- There is no work placement for this Cert IV 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 through small group workshops (online) or private one-on-one assessments (in person or online) or submitting a video recording
Subjects
This qualification requires the completion of HLTAID011, Provide First Aid. Students are required to attain this through an appropriate training organisation and provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit. In undertaking this unit, students will need to have the physical capacity to undertake CPR for at least two minutes kneeling on the floor.
About The 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).
