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HLTSS00072 - Dental radiography skill set

Description

This skill set is targeted at individuals who have completed a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent and are currently working in the dental industry in dental work roles and are seeking to broaden their skills to include assisting with dental radiography work.

The skill set includes training for both intra-oral and OPG imaging. If you already hold a current intra-oral licence "licence to operate" plain dental radiography and are interested in OPG only, you can find further information via https://www.tafesa.edu.au/xml/course/sc/sc_T199730932.aspx

Please note that you must hold a minimum Certificate III Dental Assisting qualification to be eligible for the skill set, and you must be currently working as a Dental Assistant and provide evidence of this.

For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website, please contact the Short Course team via email at ShortCourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment invoice.

  • Pre-requisites
    Completed a Certificate III in Dental Assisting or a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
    and
    A workplace letter from the participant’s current manager, on letterhead stating they are currently working in a dental work role.

    Completion of the Training Account Consent Form - you are required to upload a completed form at the time of enrolment. You can download a copy of the form under the Files & Resources tab below.

    South Australian State Government funding subsidies apply for this course. Eligibility criteria apply. The full course cost applies for students who are not eligible for State Government funding subsidies. Check your eligibility here: www.mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au

  • Accredited Units

    Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice (HLTDEN021)

    Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image (HLTDEN022)

    Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image (HLTDEN023)

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Location

Online + workshops on campus

Date

Dates to be advised

Class Times
Wednesday's: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Up to 9 Months study- Compulsory Workshops will include Weekends held on Campus

This course commences from 4th February 2026.

Please Note: Registrations for this course will open on 1 December 2025.
Duration
9 months
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Note

An information session will be held the week of 26 January 2026. Enquiries via email to HealthandCommunityEducationSupport@tafesa.edu.au

Cost Information
This delivery is offered under South Australian Government funding subsidies. You might be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and are: an Australian or New Zealand Citizen; a Permanent Australian Resident or an eligible Visa holder and are 16 years of age or over. For those ineligible for State Government subsidies, the full course cost of $5,916 will apply.
Contact
1800 882 661

Cost

$1870.00

Applications opening soon

For more details on short course enrolments, discounts, refunds, international student eligibility and more, please visit Applying for Short Courses

Further Information

Brochure

Short Course guide

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