Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) - Plan C4419

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) - Plan C4419

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Duration:
Part-time 1 year
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Fee finder*Free TAFE course
Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
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Students must complete all 2 core courses and 6 elective courses.

8 Units must be completed:

  • 2 core units
  • 6 elective units, consisting of:
  • at least 4 units from the electives listed below.
  • up to 2 units from the electives listed below or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting. Electives may be packaged to provide a Qualification with a specialisation, as outlined below.

Packaging for specialisation:

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


Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete all Two (2) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Sterilise loads (HLTSTE003) 40 MIET7624C City Campus
Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003) 40 OHTH5950C City Campus

Complete all Three (3) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice (HLTDEN021) 120 DENT5881C City Campus
Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image (HLTDEN022) 90 DENT5882C City Campus
Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image (HLTDEN023) 130 DENT5883C City Campus

Complete all Three (3) courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Recognise and respond to oral health issues (HLTOHC007) 30 DENT5884C City Campus
Take an impression for study models (HLTDEN026) 75 DENT5341C City Campus
Take a clinical photograph (HLTDEN027) 50 DENT5342C City Campus

This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

Information for international students

Sorry, this course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa. If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

 

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