HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Advance your career with the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (HLT45021), designed for those already working in or seeking to work in the dental field.
The HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting provides in-depth knowledge and skills required to excel in the dental industry. You will learn how to maintain workplace health and safety, interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately, provide brief interventions and much more.
This dental assisting course builds on the Certificate III in Dental Assisting, preparing you to support dentists and dental specialists in a variety of clinical settings.
With this Cert IV dental assistant, you'll be ready to take on more responsibilities within a dental practice, from chairside assistance during procedures to managing patient records and promoting oral health. Employment prospects are strong, with a growing demand for skilled dental assistants across Australia.
Enrol now and take the next step in your dental career. Study dental assisting online with the Institute of Allied Health to gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in this essential healthcare role.
You will learn:
How to assist with a wide range of dental tasks, including:
Providing advanced chair side support
Implementing and monitoring infection control policies and procedures
Supporting dental procedures
Managing dental practice operations
Career outcomes:
Dental Assistant (Advanced)
With this qualification, you can work closely with dental professionals, enhancing patient care and contributing to the efficient operation of dental practices.
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Online Course Details
HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Institute of Allied Health is a trading name for the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Pty Ltd and qualifications are awarded by AIPC (RTO Provider Number 0670).
This Cert IV in Dental Assisting is delivered online. You can study your online Certificate IV full-time, part-time, or at your own pace. Full-time study typically takes approximately 6 months.
There is no work placement for this Cert IV dental assisting, however, some units require the practical demonstration of skills and knowledge in a simulated work environment. A variety of options are available to complete practical assessments including through small group workshops (online) or private one-on-one assessments (in person or online) or submitting a video recording.
To enter this course, you must have completed a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
This course is not available to international students.
Discounted upfront payments $2990 (normally $3790- save 20%)
Fortnightly payments $139/fortnight x 26 payments
Online Course Structure
Unit 01 Maintain workplace health and safety
This unit covers the essential skills and knowledge required to maintain health and safety in the workplace, including risk assessment, hazard control, and promoting safe work practices.
Unit 02 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
This unit equips students with the skills to promote and maintain culturally safe practices, with a focus on understanding and respecting the cultural values and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Unit 03 Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately / Use Medical Terminology in Health Care
These units teach the skills necessary to accurately interpret, apply, and communicate medical terminology in a health care setting, ensuring clear and effective communication with patients and colleagues.
Unit 04 Manage Health Billing and Accounting System
This unit provides knowledge in managing health billing and accounting systems, including handling invoicing, accounts receivable, and maintaining financial records within a health care environment.
Unit 05 Provide Brief Interventions
This unit focuses on delivering brief, targeted interventions in a health or community service context, helping clients address specific issues or challenges in a time-efficient manner.
Unit 06 Sterilise Loads
This unit covers the procedures required for sterilising equipment and materials, ensuring that all loads meet health and safety standards for infection control in health care settings.
Unit 07 Provide First Aid
This unit teaches the fundamental skills and knowledge to provide first aid in emergency situations, including CPR, wound care, and managing various injuries and medical conditions.
This Cert IV in Dental Assisting qualification requires the completion of HLTAID011, Provide First Aid. Students are required to attain this through an appropriate training organisation and provide a Statement of Attainment to receive a Credit Transfer for this unit. In undertaking this unit, students will need to have the physical capacity to undertake CPR for at least two minutes kneeling on the floor.
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