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National code: HLT45021
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) at Online Campus
Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Dental AssistingCourse specialisation
Schedule
Self pacedSet your own pace and choose when you study.
Duration
12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
Anytime
Class details
Location
Class time
14 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
10 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Proposed timetable
What time classes run
An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation, case studies, portfolio, logbook
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to:
- be currently employed as a dental assistant
- confirm that you can attend 2-3 days practical training and assessment sessions in Sydney
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 8 units of competency, including 6 core and 2 speciality units.
Core units - 2
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Maintain work health and safetyHLTWHS003
Sterilise loadsHLTSTE003
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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