Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Qualification
National Code:
HLT43007
State Code:
D074
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0607 - Dental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Approved Date
03/12/2007
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
510
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills necessary to provide an advanced level of chairside 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 to address specific workplace needs in line with jurisdictional Dental Acts and Regulations.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process in all 8 core units from the Certificate III in Dental Assisting:
- HLTHIR301B
- HLTIN301C
- HLTIN302B
- HLTOHS200B
- HLTDA303C
- HLTDA304C
- HLTDA306C
- HLTFA301C

PACKAGING RULES
7 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including:
- 3 core units
- 4 elective units

A wide range of electives is available and can be packaged to provide either:
- a generic qualification that covers a range of dental assisting work functions, or
- a targeted qualification as required for specific work roles

Elective units may be selected from:
- Group A electives which are required for work in dental radiography and meet licensing requirements for this work
- Group B electives which are recommended for work in oral health promotion
- Group C electives which are recommended for work in general anaesthesia and conscious seda
Pathways
State Code Title
CT82 Dental Radiography
1. Core Units

All three (3) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5741 HLTAMBFC301C Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care 20 Unit of competency
D8381 HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D8309 HLTIN403C Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures 25 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Three (3) units to be completed for work in dental radiography
The following outlines ONE example training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5855 HLTDA410C Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice 75 Unit of competency
D5856 HLTDA411C Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image 80 Unit of competency
D5857 HLTDA412C Produce a dental radiographic image 80 Unit of competency
3. Other Elective Units

One (1) unit to be completed
The following outlines ONE example training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5853 HLTDA408C Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia 200 Unit of competency
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification taken from the Health Training Package HLT07 which should be consulted for full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST).

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching & Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education & Training on 22 October 2007.
Entry Requirements

Entry requirements
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in all core units from the Certificate III in Dental Assisting (as listed below):
HLTDA303CPrepare for and assist with oral health care procedures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS200B)
HLTDA304CAssist with dental radiography (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS200B)
HLTDA306CAssist with administration in dental practice (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTDA303C, HLTOHS200B)
HLTFA301CApply first aid
HLTHIR301BCommunicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301CComply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302BProcess reusable instruments and equipment in health work (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTOHS200BParticipate in OHS processes

Occupational title for this worker is:
Dental assistant

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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