Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

DNA Kingston Training offers a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide an advanced level of chairside assistance to the Dentist or Dental Therapist through real practical hands on training and embedded theory sessions in a full Dental Clinical environment. This will include contributing to the quality of dental care provided through well developed professional communication skills; providing an oral health education program that promotes Dental Health, and the ability to implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures in the Dental Practice.

• Dental Assistant

• Dental Administration

• Dental Receptionist

• Practice Manager

Total number of units of competency = 8

No work experience hours

• HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads
• HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

• BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
• HLTDEN018 Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
• HLTDEN024 Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
• HLTDEN025 Implement an oral health promotion program
• HLTAID011 Provide first aid
• HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

* Electives are subject to change due to industry requirements or delivery type.