HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
- Course Code HLT45021
- Duration 26 weeks (20 weeks of study, 6 weeks of holidays)
- Location Perth Campus
- Timetable Thursday and Friday (8.45am - 5.00pm)
- Self Directed Study 4-6 hours
- Next Intake Date Monthly
Course Outline
This course is appropriate for you if want to provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners and other dental professionals. The course will advance the level of your knowledge and skills needed in assisting dentists, dental hygienists or dental therapists during all health care procedures, maintaining high standards of infection control and assisting with practice administration. As a student in this course, you will undertake a minimum of 250 hours of clinical placement, linked with a number of units of competency in the Certificate IV program. You would undertake the practical components of the course by working alongside qualified professionals, fully supervised by WAIFS trainers and designated supervisors at the host employer.
*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.
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Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent
For International Students studying vocational (VET) course/s only; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
For International students studying English (ELICOS) and a VET course; IELTS 5.0 or equivalent and 20 weeks of ELICOS or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent and 10 weeks of ELICOS.
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Units of Competency
Total Number of Units: 8
2 core units + 6 elective units
Core Units
Unit Code Unit Name Sterilise loads Maintain work health and safety Elective Units
Unit Code Unit Name Coordinate business resources Assist in dental procedures during conscious sedation Implement an oral hygiene program for older people Use medical terminology in health care Work with diverse people Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control -
Work-based Placement
All students of Certificate IV in Dental Assisting undertake 120 hours of clinical placement, linked with a number of units of competency in the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting. Students will undertake the practical components of their course in the health sector and work alongside qualified professionals. Students are supervised during these placements by WAIFS trainers and designated supervisors at the host employer.
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Pathways/Articulation
Successful completion of this qualification provides you with a pathway into the Diploma level or other qualifications in Health. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.
If you want more detailed information about this course, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au.
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International Fees
Tuition Fee: $2,750.00
Materials Fee: $250.00
Uniform Fee: $200.00
A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.
*Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.
**Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.
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Domestic Fees
Tuition Fee: $1,750.00
Materials Fee: $250.00
Uniform Fee: $200.00
A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.
*Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.
**Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.
Indicative Domestic Fees – Government Funded
This course is eligible for funding and you may be eligible for a government subsidized study place.
Traineeship duration may differ.
For more information on funded fees/traineeship enquires please email marketing@waifs.wa.edu.au
Please refer to Jobs and Skills WA to find out more about the funding and associated delivery.
