Duration
36 weeks
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist, which contributes to the quality of oral health care.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 250 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
Jurisdictional legislative radiation licensing requirements may apply to candidates who undertake Group A electives for Radiography specialisation. If Radiography units or a Radiology specialisation is not selected,no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit
Career Outcomes
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental workers (such as dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists) in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth and gums. Dental Assistants also carry out chair-side and reception duties. Those with higher qualifications may be involved with supervisory tasks.
CRICOS Details
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Tred Consultants Pty Ltd in 060703 - Dental Assisting.
- CRICOS course code: 103188D
- Provider: Tred Consultants Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate IV
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 060703 - Dental Assisting
- National qualification code: HLT45015
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: Yes
- Work hours per week: 40.00
- Work weeks: 4
- Total work hours: 160
- Course language: English
- Duration: 36 weeks
- Locations: ADELAIDE, NORTH SYDNEY, SA, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.