Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)
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 to further their career.
Dental assistants who complete the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography) will develop advanced chair-side support to dental professionals in both private and public dental health practices.
Graduates of this course play an essential part of dental health teams, and will be qualified to take clinical dental photographs, and licensed to create intra-and extra-oral radiographs.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 tto meet your individual learning needs.
Students will attend classes either 2 days or 3 days each month.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 either a public or private dental practice.
Structure
C4407 Courses
The following courses have a credit transfer or RPL only from Certificate III in Dental Assisting:
- Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)
- Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures (HLTDEN001)
- Assist with dental radiography (HLTDEN002)
- Assist with administration in dental practice (HLTDEN003)
- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)
- Process reusable medical devices and equipment (HLTINF002)
C4407 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 |
C4407 Group A Elective Units - Select Four (4) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice (HLTDEN007) | 120 | DENT5858C | City Campus |
| Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image (HLTDEN008) | 90 | DENT5859C | City Campus |
| Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image (HLTDEN009) | 130 | DENT5860C | City Campus |
| Take a clinical photograph (HLTDEN014) | 50 | DENT5857C | 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 practice throughout the duration of the program.
Successful applicants who do not hold the LT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification (e.g. a previous training package, and alternate related training package or an overseas qualification) will be required to complete a recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment before enrolling. 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 highlight any required gap training. Successful applicants must hold a current level 2 first aid program (HLTAID003 Provide First Aid) at the commencement of the program. Students must hold a valid Working With Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.
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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