Assessor Resource
HLTDA304C
Assist with dental radiography
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to dental assistants who process and assist with the production of dental radiographs for diagnostic and quality assurance purposes
It is a pre-requisite for the units:
HLTDA410C Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDA411C Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDA412C Produce a dental radiographic image
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental assistant to assist the operator by preparing clients, equipment and materials for dental radiography, to protect themselves, the client, other members of the dental team and the public from the hazards associated with ionising radiation and to process and mount dental radiographs to diagnostic and quality assurance standards
All procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy
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