Foundation Education

HLT35021, HLT45021

Certificate III in Dental Assisting + Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

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

Become fully trained in dental assisting with a nationally recognised qualification.

The combined HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting and HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting gives you everything you need to work as a professional dental assistant in a clinical environment.

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

Prepare for and assist with dental procedures
Assist with dental radiography
Assist with administration in dental practice
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Process reusable medical devices and equipment

Already working in the dental industry? These combined courses will set you up with the skills and experience you need to take your career to the next level
Ready to kickstart your career? Earn two nationally recognised qualifications in just 24 months that will leave you fully prepared to enter the dental sector
Want a career change? Our flexible, online courses make it easy to balance study with your current work/ life commitments and prepare for a new career pathway

Subjects

Core 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 assistant
Dental therapy assistant
Dental sterilisation nurse
Dental receptionist
Dental hygienist assistant

Professional Recognition

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

Eligibility

Entry in HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting has no prerequisite or mandatory education requirements as specified by the training package
Students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process
Students must complete HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting to enter the HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.
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 higher relevant qualification
To complete HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting 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

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