North Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing the surgery, assisting the dentist chair side, processing and sterilising all of the instruments and cleaning the surgery. You will also develop skills in reception work and the management of supplies.
Our dental assisting qualification provides you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices. North Metropolitan TAFE's Dental Assisting courses are located in the Oral Health Centre of WA (OHCWA) at Nedlands. This is also the training centre for dentists, oral health therapists and dental technicians.
As a part of this qualification you will have the opportunity to take part in work placements at other dental organisations or at the Oral Health Care Centre of WA, giving you real experience in the industry in a modern dental care facility.
Delivery mode
North Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Oxford St &, Richmond St, Leederville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualifications
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Dental Assisting will prepare you for the following roles.
Dental Assistant
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About North Metropolitan TAFE
We are the largest TAFE college in Western Australia, with ten contemporary campuses across Perth’s north metropolitan area.
We offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, looking to upskill, change careers or returning to work, we have a qualification to take you in the right direction.
