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Certificate IV in Dental Assisting – Radiography Specialisation HLT45021

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Course Overview

The HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) ensures you graduate with a strong understanding of medical imaging and radiation biology along with a superior skillset for assisting dental practitioners. This course is a natural progression from a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and will help set you up to succeed as a qualified dental assistant and/or dental radiographer.

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Who's It For?

  • Completed your Certificate III in Dental Assisting? This course will progress you with further qualifications to excel your career opportunities in the dental industry and beyond
  • Ready to kickstart your career? Earn a nationally recognised qualification in just 12 months with practical units to enter the workforce job ready
  • Looking for a career change? Become a qualified dental assistant through a flexible, online course with promising career opportunities at the finish line
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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Dental Radiographer
  • Dental assistant
  • Dental sterilisation nurse
  • Dental therapy assistant
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What You'll Learn

  • Interpret and apply medical terminology
  • Take clinical photographs
  • Apply principles of radiation biology and protection in a dental practice
  • Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
  • Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image

Recognition

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

Study Method

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

Duration Study Load

  • Duration – Up to 12 months
  • Study Load – Submit 1 unit of competency every 6 weeks to graduate in 12 months

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved:

  • HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
  • HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
  • HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent
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Course Features

  • Flexible Online Study – All of our courses are delivered online, giving you the flexibility to choose your course length.
  • Dedicated Student Support – Our industry experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers will support you from enrolment through to graduation.
  • Industry Relevant Courses – Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to equip you with job-ready skills.
  • Nationally Recognised Training Courses – All of our courses are Nationally Recognised and accredited.

Work Placement

  • There are no mandatory workplace hours to complete this qualification. However, Students must have access to a dental practice, equipment for sterilisation, imaging equipment and a qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or higher relevant qualification to complete their course.

Assessment

  • Knowledge questions
  • Project
  • Case study
  • Quiz
  • Assignment
  • Practical

Subjects

Units
HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
HLTDEN0027Take a clinical photograph
HLTDEN021Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDEN022Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDEN023Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDET001Construct models
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Payment Options

Foundation Education offers affordable payment options to help you start your studies sooner.

  • Payment Plans* available (affordable weekly/fortnightly instalments)
  • Upfront Payment (possible discounts for eligible candidates)
  • Third-Party Finance (Subject to lender approval criteria)

Tuition fees include course delivery and assessment, online study material and dedicated student support services.

*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About Foundation Education

Foundation Education is one of the few Registered Training Organisations (RTO) in Australia who endeavour to deliver flexible online training solutions designed to fit our students’ lifestyle. Since 1999, we’ve been focused on providing excellence in Vocational Education and Training and building partnership networks that drives the quality of graduates across each industry, with our partner RTO, the Australian Institute of Personal Trainers (AIPT). With more than 60 nationally recognised certificate and diploma level courses on offer, the Foundation Education difference means:

  • Flexible Online Study - Our courses are delivered online so you can study whenever and wherever suits you.  This also gives you the flexibility to choose your course length - whether that be the full term of your course or completing your study in as little as six months.
  • Dedicated Student Support - Our industry experienced Technical Advisors, Assessors and Support Officers will support you from enrollment through to graduation.
  • Industry Relevant Courses - Course material is developed in consultation with industry experts to equip you with the job-ready skills and up-to-date knowledge required to support your career goals.

Foundation Education is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Number - 22557)

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Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Dental Radiographer
  • Dental assistant
  • Dental sterilisation nurse
  • Dental therapy assistant
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Recognition

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

Study Method

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

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