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Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

DurationUp to 12 months Part Time
National CodeHLT43007
TAFE SA CodeXRL
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileDental Workers/ Dental AssistantsDental Workers/ Dental Assistants
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 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
 Gilles Plains Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting. You must provide evidence of this when you enrol.

    How to Apply

    Award Courses

    Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification provides the knowledge and skills necessary to provide an advanced level of chairside assistance to the operator, including contributing to the quality of dental care provided through well developed communication skills; providing an oral health education program that promotes good oral health as part of general good health; as well as implementing and monitoring infection control policy and procedures.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
    3 core units: Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures; Contribute to OHS processes; Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care; plus 4 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

    Credit Transfer

    Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.

    Find other TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

    Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

    Credit Gained
    UniversityUniversity CoursePointsTime Equiv.Details
    University of AdelaideBachelor of Health Sciences6 points  Details

    Fees

    This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions:

    This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please visit the TAFE SA website.

    There may be incidental fees for additional expenses to those required to complete the course. For example for equipment, transport or accommodation.

    To help with the payment of your fees, you may be able to pay your fees by instalments. To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/fbi

    You may also be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a current:

    • Health Care Card
    • Pensioner Concession Card
    • Veterans Affairs Card

    or if you are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.

    To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/concession

    Pre-enrolment Information

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