HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Progress your knowledge in dental assisting
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners which contributes to the quality of oral health care.
This course is part of the Lower fees, local skills initiative. From 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession, plus resource fees and other fees that may apply to your course.
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Overview
Campus Albany
When All year round
Study Mode Traineeship
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners which contributes to the quality of oral health care. This qualification has the radiography skills set incorporated and so candidates completing the course will be able to take radiographs with the supervision of a dental practitioner.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
All year round, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $741.96 + Resource fee $205.40 )
(Tuition fee* $219.84 + Resource fee $205.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTDEN021 | Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice |
| HLTDEN022 | Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image |
| HLTDEN023 | Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image |
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTDEN021 | Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice |
| HLTDEN022 | Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image |
| HLTDEN023 | Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image |
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
All year round, 2024
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $741.96 + Resource fee $205.40 )
(Tuition fee* $219.84 + Resource fee $205.40 )
Indicative Fees and Charges
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of Fee Disclaimers
Units
Not all units and study modes are offered at all campuses. Please check with your local campus.
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTDEN021 | Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice |
| HLTDEN022 | Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image |
| HLTDEN023 | Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image |
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| HLTDEN021 | Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice |
| HLTDEN022 | Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image |
| HLTDEN023 | Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image |
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |