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Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

HLT45021

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.

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Icon-Course-Delivery Course Delivery

Online, Self-paced

Icon-Duration Duration

6 months (full time)

Icon-Units Structure

7 Units

You are able to gain entry to the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting if you have:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Completed a Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification, or
  • Icon-Small-Tick equivalent and be at least 18 years old.
  • Icon-Small-Tick This course is not available to international students.

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).
  • Icon-Small-Tick Reduced Upfront (and enjoy a substantial discount).
  • Icon-Small-Tick Fortnightly Payment Plan (take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 26 fortnights.).
  • Icon-Small-Tick Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit.

Our Student Support Centres are located in:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Sydney
  • Icon-Small-Tick Melbourne
  • Icon-Small-Tick Perth

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Why study our Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Our Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is a journey of self discovery, providing deep insight into why you think and behave as you do.

0You will learn:

  • Icon-Small-Tick How to assist with a wide range of dental tasks
  • Icon-Small-Tick Providing advanced chair side support
  • Icon-Small-Tick Implementing and monitoring infection control policies and procedures
  • Icon-Small-Tick Supporting dental procedures
  • Icon-Small-Tick Managing dental practice operations

1Career Outcomes:

  • Icon-Small-Tick Dental Assistant (Advanced)
  • Icon-Small-Tick With this qualification, you can work closely with dental professionals, enhancing patient care and contributing to the efficient operation of dental practices

Australia’s fastest growth industry

15.8%

Expected Employment Growth

in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.

300,000

Expected Employment Growth

in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.

1,150

Expected Employment Growth

in the Health Care and Social Assistance Industry to 2026.

There has never been a better time for you to invest in your future career. The need for qualified employees supporting health and allied health professionals is greater than ever before. The Health Care and Social Assistance sector is predicted to be the fastest growth industry over the next 5 years. Working in the health sector is supremely rewarding. You will be supporting the delivery of health services to vulnerable patients who need care, support and assurance.

Course Outline

UNIT #
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UNIT #
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[HLTWHS003] 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.

[CHCDIV002] 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.

[BSBMED301] Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately

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.

[HLTCCD003] 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.

[HLTADM011] 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.

[CHCCCS014] 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.

[HLTSTSE003] 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.

[HLTAID011] 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.

Units marked with a # 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.

This Certificate IV in Dental Assisting Qualification 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.

At IAH we have a payment method to suit every student. If you decide to pay for your course upfront you will enjoy a substantial discount, and you can concentrate on your studies without thinking about further payments.

If you would prefer to spread your payments, you can take advantage of our fortnightly payment plans over 26 fortnights.

We always strive to keep tuition as affordable as possible, opening up quality education for everyone.

Course*
Reduced Upfront Payment
Fortnightly Payment**

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

$4,790
$99
x 21 fortnights

**Fortnightly payments can be made by Credit Card or Direct Debit.

For over 30 years AIPC has set the benchmark for service and support in education. We offer a complete external study support system that has been developed and refined over decades of research and continual student feedback.

As a student you have unlimited access to the Institute’s Toll Free 1300 Study Assistance Line. Our Degree-qualified Education Advisers are available 9am and 5pm EST Monday to Friday to provide you with friendly academic support. Their focus is to support you throughout your studies so you can graduate in the time frame you set. This includes answering questions on assignment topics, personal coaching on assignment writing, and giving hints and tips on specific concepts. The Study Assistance Line is there whenever you feel you need a bit of extra guidance.

The structure of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting ensures you graduate with sufficient practical skill so you can apply your knowledge with confidence.

Students can elect to complete the practical components through various means including through small group workshops (online) or private one-on-one assessments (in person or online).

Students can also complete their practical components by video recording a demonstration of their skills. We have guidelines available to assist students compile their recordings and develop effective role plays to demonstrate their skills.

The Institute website is an extremely helpful study resource. Via the website you can access the My.AIPC Student Portal which is your link to numerous study support and e-learning functions. You can:

  • Download electronic versions of your workbooks,
  • Complete your activities and upload for marking,
  • Contact an Online Education Adviser for study assistance,
  • Plus much more.

The Institute has developed a comprehensive range of resources to help you expand your knowledge and practical skills throughout your studies and beyond. 

The Institute also has a large reference list of books and resources for students who wish to broaden their reading. This list covers the areas of Counselling, Psychology, Sociology and Behavioural Science. 

Capitalising on the accessibility of the internet, the Institute has developed two websites to complement your studies. The Institute's Articles site at www.aipc.net.au/articles is an online facility where you can browse numerous articles on a variety of counselling topics. And Counselling Connection, the Institute's official blog, at www.counsellingconnection.com, assists you with access the latest information about counselling and what's happening in the industry. 

There are also numerous ways to connect to the Institute through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Google + and Google Communities.

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