Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The program has been designed to benefit Dental Assistants who have successfully completed their Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
This Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion) qualification is aim to 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.The program combines both campus based training and training in the workplace.
Your RMIT University teaching staff will liaise closely with your workplace supervisors to facilitate the training to meet your individual learning needs.The program is delivered through a blended learning approach of;face to face classroom theory based subjects face to face practical sessions on the job training online learning activitiesPlease note:This program cannot be undertaken unless you are employed as dental assistant with appropriate employment in a public dental clinic.
Structure
C4406 Courses
C4406 Core Units - Select ALL Ten (10) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005) | 30 | EMPL7091C | City Campus |
| Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) | 40 | EMPL7092C | City Campus |
| Provide first aid (HLTAID003) | 18 | OHTH5899C | City Campus |
| Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures (HLTDEN001) | 300 | DENT5843C | City Campus |
| Assist with dental radiography (HLTDEN002) | 50 | DENT5844C | City Campus |
| Assist with administration in dental practice (HLTDEN003) | 40 | OFFC5318C | City Campus |
| Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001) | 25 | OHTH5930C | City Campus |
| Process reusable medical devices and equipment (HLTINF002) | 30 | NURS5366C | City Campus |
| Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF003) | 60 | OHTH5951C | City Campus |
| Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003) | 40 | OHTH5950C | City Campus |
C4406 Oral Health Promotion Elective Units - Select Three (3) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implement an individualised oral hygiene program (HLTDEN004) | 330 | DENT5848C | City Campus |
| Implement an oral hygiene program for older people (HLTDEN010) | 130 | DENT5876C | City Campus |
| Implement an oral health promotion program (HLTDEN011) | 130 | DENT5877C | City Campus |
C4406 Other Elective Units - Select One (1) Course
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (CHCDIV002) | 25 | HUSO5218C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Applicants must be currently employed and have successfully completed the HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting and supported by a dental clinic throughout the duration of the program.
You must hold a current level 2 first aid certificate (HLTAID003 Provide First Aid) at the commencement of the program.
In addition you must have good communication skills and be computer literate.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be required for any prospective student who does not have the HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification. RPL assessment will include an assessment of your skills in line with the outcomes listed in HLT35015 Certificate III Dental Assisting competency units and may high light any required gap training.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job.
This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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