Certificate IV in Dental Assisting HLT43007

Nationally Recognised Qualification - Offered via flexible learning

Course Description

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting provides the knowledge and skills necessary to provide an advanced level of chair-side assistance to the operator, including contributing to the quality of dental care provided through well developed communication skills; providing an oral health education program that promotes good oral health as part of general good health; as well as implementing and monitoring infection control policy and procedures.

This qualification allows the dental assistant to select electives that are specific to workplace needs or will assist in developing skills/knowledge to advance career development opportunities within the dental industry.

Course Core Units (Units of Competency)

• Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures
• Contribute to OHS processes
• Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care

Elective Units (Choose four units, however if choosing the dental radiography stream all radiography units must be selected plus one elective)

• Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
• Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
• Produce a dental radiographic image
• Implement an individualized oral hygiene programme
• Implement an individualized oral hygiene programme
• Implement an oral hygiene programme for older people
• Implement an oral health promotion programme
• Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaethesia
• Assist in oral health care procedures during conscious sedatio
• Manage patient record keeping system
• Assist with dental administration

For students wishing to enrol in Certificate IV in Dental Assisting HLT43007, it is a pre-requisite of entry that the Student must hold the qualification Certificate III in Dental Assisting HLT31807 (or equivalent) or be able to obtain recognised prior learning for the following units:

• HLTH1R301A Communicate and work effectively in health
• HLT1N301A Comply within infection control polices and procedures in health work
• HLT1N302A Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
• HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes
• HLTDA303B Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
• HLTDA304B Assist with dental radiography
• HLTDA306B Assist with administration in dental practice
• HLTFA301B Apply First Aid

Delivery of Course

We offer Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (HLT43007) via flexible learning, which allows you to enroll in the training programme at any time - no set enrolment or intake dates! You can complete the programme at your own pace and in the comfort of your home or work environment.

The benefit of our training programme is that you receive personalised and individual training customised to your specific training needs and requirements. You will be appointed a Training Assessor who will liaise with you via the telephone, email and conduct regular meetings with you to give you the support and assistance you need to successfully complete the course programme.

Why Choose Indigo Medical & Dental Training?

• Enrolments can take place at any time during the year
• You can complete the course at your own pace and in the comfort of your home, which allows you to balance the course with your work/life balance
• You receive personalised and individual attention specific to your learning style, needs and requirements
• We provide an online interactive assessment system which provides you with self assessments and immediate feedback as to how you are progressing with the course
• Our Training Assessors have extensive experience within the dental industry, which enables you to draw upon their experience and expertise
• A Training Assessor is appointed to you who will provide you with ongoing support throughout your course via telephone, email and face to face meetings (these meetings will accommodate your timeframes and suitability)
• We are able to assist you with gaining employment within the dental industry through our affiliated organisation, Indigo Dental Consulting Services.

What do I need to do to receive further information or enroll in this course?

For telephone enquiries, please phone our Training Head Office on 02 8249 8163 or email training@indigoconsulting.com.au

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