Subjects

Total number of units = 14

10 core units

4 elective units, consisting of:

at least 3 units must be from those units listed under Groups A, B, C, D or E

up to1 unit from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course these units must be relevant to the work outcome

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting. Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for each specialisation:

All Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography)

All Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)

All Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (General Anaesthesia and Conscious Sedation)

All Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Technical Records)

All Group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Practice Administration Work)

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units

add topic CHCCOM005

Communicate and work in health or community services

add topic CHCDIV001

Work with diverse people

add topic HLTAID003

Provide first aid

add topic HLTDEN001

Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures

add topic HLTDEN002

Assist with dental radiography

add topic HLTDEN003

Assist with administration in dental practice

add topic HLTINF001

Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

add topic HLTINF002

Process reusable medical devices and equipment

add topic HLTINF003

Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures

add topic HLTWHS003

Maintain work health and safety

Elective units

Group A electives RADIOGRAPHY specialisation

add topic HLTDEN007

Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice

add topic HLTDEN008

Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image

add topic HLTDEN009

Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image

Group B electives ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION specialisation

add topic HLTDEN004

Implement an individualised oral hygiene program

add topic HLTDEN010

Implement an oral hygiene program for older people

add topic HLTDEN011

Implement an oral health promotion program

Group C electives GENERAL ANAESTHESIA AND CONSCIOUS SEDATION specialisation

add topic HLTDEN005

Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia

add topic HLTDEN006

Assist in oral health care procedures during conscious sedation

Group D electives TECHNICAL RECORDS specialisation

add topic HLTDEN012

Take an impression for study models

add topic HLTDEN014

Take a clinical photograph

add topic HLTDET001

Construct models

add topic HLTDET002

Construct custom impression trays

Group E electives DENTAL PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION WORK specialisation

add topic HLTDEN013

Allocate treatment appointments according to priority

add topic BSBADM409

Coordinate business resources

add topic BSBMED401

Manage patient recordkeeping system

Other electives

add topic CHCEDU001

Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies

add topic HLTDET003

Construct registration rims

add topic HLTDET005

Construct thermoformed bases and appliances

add topic HLTOHC001

Recognise and respond to oral health issues

add topic HLTOHC002

Inform and support patients and groups about oral health

add topic HLTOHC003

Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

add topic HLTOHC004

Provide or assist with oral hygiene

add topic HLTTHE001

Handle and care for operating theatre equipment

add topic HLTTHE002

Assist with preparation of clients for operative procedures

add topic HLTTHE003

Provide intra-operative equipment and technical support

add topic BSBMED301

Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately

add topic BSBRSK401

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

add topic BSBPMG413

Apply project human resources management approaches

add topic TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction

add topic TLIP5037A

Develop workplace policy and procedures