Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
7 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 4 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $5,450 - $14,200, and it usually takes about 8 months.
- Typical tuition, whole course
- AUD $5,450 - $14,200
- Course length
- 6 mo - 1 yr
- Providers
- 7 providers
- Cities
- 4 cities
Some providers include a work placement
Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $5,450 - $15,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.
HLT45021 · Dental Assisting
What it prepares you for
The Certificate IV in Dental Assisting prepares you for work as a Dental Assistant.
You complete 2 core units.
Some providers include a work placement.
From the national register
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners which contributes to the quality of oral health care.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
What you study
2 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.
- HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
- HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
Where it can take you
Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental workers (such as dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists) in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth and gums. Dental Assistants also carry out chair-side and reception duties. Those with higher qualifications may be involved with supervisory tasks.
Registration and next steps
- Dental radiography work must only be performed by a person with a radiation user licence granted by the relevant State /Territory regulatory authority under legislation.
Levels in the same field
Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.
- 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Dental Assisting10 providersAUD $7,100 - $13,000
- 02Certificate IV · This courseCertificate IV in Dental Assisting7 providersAUD $5,450 - $14,200
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