HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

West Australian Institute of Further Studies

This course is appropriate for you if want to provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners and other dental professionals. The course will advance the level of your knowledge and skills needed in assisting dentists, dental hygienists or dental therapists during all health care procedures, maintaining high standards of infection control and assisting with practice administration. As a student in this course, you will undertake a minimum of 250 hours of clinical placement, linked with a number of units of competency in the Certificate IV program. You would undertake the practical components of the course by working alongside qualified professionals, fully supervised by WAIFS trainers and designated supervisors at the host employer.

Work-based Placement

All students of Certificate IV in Dental Assisting undertake 250 hours of clinical placement, linked with a number of units of competency in the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting. Students will undertake the practical components of their course in the health sector and work alongside qualified professionals. Students are supervised during these placements by WAIFS trainers and designated supervisors at the host employer.

Pathways/Articulation

Successful completion of this qualification provides you with a pathway into the Diploma level or other qualifications in Health. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.