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Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Domestic Traineeship Only)

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This course is appropriate for you if want to provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners and other dental professionals.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
26 weeks full-time
Course Code
HLT45021
Intake Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Domestic Fees
$1,750 per year / $1,750 total

About this course

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 120 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.

Entry requirements

WAIFS' Entry Requirements:

Please click

for Academic and English entry requirements.

Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:

International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found

Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.

Compulsory work-based training (WBT) forms part of this course. Students of this course should be physically able to undertake the requirements of WBT. Please refer to the unit details for specific requirements. As a minimum a student should be able to stand, move around and lift objects which may be heavy following work, health and safety practices.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

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
.

Course structure

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