Foundation Education Foundation Education
HLT35021, HLT45021

Certificate III in Dental Assisting and Certificate IV in Dental Assisting - Dental Radiography

Course Delivery: Online
Start Date: Enrol anytime
Duration: 24 month/s
  • This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available.
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders.

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Course Information

Enter the dental industry with a nationally recognised qualification.

Combine the HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting and HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting to become fully qualified in dental assisting and ready to start work in the dental sector. You’ll learn vital skills, gain valuable experience and increase your knowledge on all things dental-related to ensure you graduate confident to apply for the job of your dreams.

  • Up to 24 months: up to 12 months to complete HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting and up to 12 months to complete HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
  • Prepare for and assist with dental procedures
  • Assist with dental radiography
  • Assist with administration in dental practice
  • Take clinical photographs
  • Apply principles of radiation biology and protection in a dental practice
  • Already working in the dental industry? These courses will progress your skills and expertise so you can take on additional responsibility and apply for more senior roles
  • Ready to begin your career? Achieve two nationally recognised qualifications in just 24 months so you can start work in the real world as soon as possible
  • Thinking of a career change? Receive your qualifications through flexible, online courses with promising career opportunities at the finish line

Subjects

Course Units

Payment Option

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.

Career Pathway

  • Dental Radiographer
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Sterilisation Nurse
  • Dental Therapy Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dental Receptionist

Professional Recognition

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

Eligibility

  • Students must complete HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting before commencing HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
  • Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements. We will assist you in organising a work placement location of your choosing

Work Placement

  • For mandatory work placement (350 hours, including an initial 50 hours completed in simulation), students must have access to a dental practice and a qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds Certificate III in Dental Assisting or a higher relevant qualification
  • To complete HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) students will need further access to a dental practice with relevant equipment, imaging equipment, patients, and staff to complete practical activities
  • During these placement activities, students must have access to a suitably qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or higher relevant qualification

Curriculum

  • Knowledge questions
  • Project
  • Case study
  • Quiz
  • Assignment
  • Practical
Foundation Education Foundation Education
HLT35021, HLT45021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting and Certificate IV in Dental Assisting - Dental Radiography
Course Delivery: Online
Start Date: Enrol anytime
Duration: 24 month/s

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