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Foundation Education

HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)

Specialise in a highly sought-after role with a nationally recognised qualification.

The HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) ensures you graduate with a strong understanding of medical imaging and radiation biology along with a superior skillset for assisting dental practitioners. This course is a natural progression from a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and will help set you up to succeed as a qualified dental assistant and/or dental radiographer.

  • Completed your Certificate III in Dental Assisting? This course will progress you with further qualifications to excel your career opportunities in the dental industry and beyond.
  • Ready to kickstart your career? Earn a nationally recognised qualification in just 12 months with practical units to enter the workforce job ready.
  • Looking for a career change? Become a qualified dental assistant through a flexible, online course with promising career opportunities at the finish line.

Computer Requirements

  • Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
  • Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
  • Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
  • MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
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Delivery mode:
Online

Average duration:
12 months

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Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved:

  • HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
  • HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
  • HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent

Special conditions for this course
There are no mandatory workplace hours to complete this qualification. However, Students must have access to a dental practice, equipment for sterilisation, imaging equipment and a qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or a higher relevant qualification to complete their course.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,440 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,440 weekly pay
$1,340 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,440 weekly pay
$1,550 weekly pay
$2,800 weekly pay
$1,500 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Foundation Education offers flexible payment plans beginning from just $59.53* a week!

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*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About this provider

We are one of the few Registered Training Organisations in Australia who endeavour to deliver flexible online training solutions designed to fit our students’ lifestyles. We provide excellence in Vocational Education and Training and have an established partnership network that drives the quality of graduates across each industry.

Foundation Education RTO 22557.

Operating since: 2012
Legal name: Foundation Education Pty Ltd
RTO code: 22557

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