This nationally recognised qualification builds on your existing skills and knowledge and teaches you how to take dental x-rays and produce specific images according to the instructions of the Dentist. This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners which contributes to the quality of oral health care.
The course covers: principles of radiation biology and how they apply to dentistry, exposing radiographic images, sterilising tools and equipment, on-the-job safety, using correct medical terminology, assisting with advanced dental procedures requiring anaesthesia and conscious sedation, business administration skills.
Dental radiography work must only be performed by a person with a radiation user license granted by the relevant State/Territory regulatory authority under legislation.
Entry requirements apply. Please refer to the Course Eligibility below.
Course Name: Certificate IV in Dental Assisting HLT45021
Outcome: Students who successfully complete this course will be issued with a nationally recognised qualification
This nationally recognised qualification builds on your existing skills and knowledge and teaches you how to take dental x-rays and produce specific images according to the instructions of the Dentist.
This course covers: principles of radiation biology and how they apply to dentistry, exposing radiographic images, sterilising tools and equipment, on-the-job safety and taking impressions for models.
COURSE INFORMATION AND DELIVERY.
This qualification will take 12 - 24 months to complete.
Course Information -
HLT45021 CERTIFICATE IV in DENTAL ASSISTING Core and Elective Components - Full Qualification
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CORE UNITS |
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HLTSTE003 |
Sterilise Loads |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
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ELECTIVE UNITS |
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HLTDEN021 |
Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice |
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HLTDEN022 |
Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image |
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HLTDEN023 |
Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image |
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HLTDEN026 |
Take an impression for study models |
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HLTDEN027 |
Take a clinical photography |
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HLTSTE004 |
Manage sterile stock |
Australian Academy of Dental Assisting (AADA College) conducts training in a blended delivery method.
AADA College conducts training and assessment via online education and demonstrated tasks in the workplace; the workplace observations and assessments will be negotiated in conjunction with the student and the workplace at agreed intervals. Third party evidence must be submitted in the form of the Evidence Portfolio and Workplace Log Book and Learning activities must also be submitted as completed.
Upon enrolment, the student is issued with a login and password will be emailed for access to the online electronic resources and assessments.
If paper resources are required please email admin@aada.edu.au
Our learning resources meet the standard of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and are drafted from the endorsed resources of the Health Training Package, which are listed on the following website http://www.training.gov.au that being the National Register, for the National Training System.
When training and assessment occurs for the three radiography units the following delivery sequence will occur.
HLTDEN021
HLTDEN022
HLTDEN023
Enrolling students should currently be employed in a dental practice with or have access to both intra-oral and extra-oral dental radiography equipment under the guidance and supervision of a licensed dental practitioner.
Students must have previously completed any of the following certificate III qualifications:
Traineeships
This qualification is not funded under User Choice and cannot be completed as a traineeship.
Fee for Service
Enroling students should currently be employed in a dental practice with or have access to both intra-oral and extra-oral dental radiography equipment under the guidance and supervision of a licensed dental practitioner.
Please see course costs below. Payment Plans available.
HLT45021 – CERTIFICATE IV in DENTAL ASSISTING Special $2650* (RRP $3450)
**PLEASE NOTE** Each State or Territory charge a Fee to issue a Radiation Use Licence. This Cost is payable by the STUDENT and is not covered in the price listed above.
Refund Policy
View Fees and Refund Policy Details or refer to AADA College Participant Handbook.
Once your invoice has been issued, you can arrange payment via direct deposit to our bank account or arrange payment over the phone using your credit card (surcharge will apply)
*Payment plans available
Enrolling students should be employed in a practice with or have access to both intra-oral and extra-oral dental radiography equipment under the guidance and supervision of a licensed dental practitioner.
In addition to assessments and completion of workplace logbooks students completing the radiography electives will be required to complete a log of images taken in the workplace using both intra-oral and extra-oral apparatus.
Students who successfully complete all requirements will receive a Nationally Recognised Qualification – HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
The units in the Dental Radiography skill set are relating to a licence to use radiation. This information relates to licensing requirements in Queensland. If you are working in another state, please go to their licensing body for information or submit an enquiry.
Application for Student User Licence - An application must be submitted at the students cost to obtain a licence to be a student user. The approval letter must be provided to AADA College before your Practical Log Book and Assessments are released for you to commence. AADA College will provide a letter of support to you for your application.
Once you have been deemed competent in HLTDEN021, HLTDEN022 and HLTDEN023, you MUST continue to be supervised when taking x-rays in a Dental Practice until you have completed the full qualification and obtain a full user licence.
Applying for a full User Licence When you have completed your full qualification in HLT45021 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting and received your certificate, you can apply for a full User Licence.
PLEASE NOTE: All fees associated with an application for user licence are to be paid by the Student. AADA College accepts no liability for the cost of applying for a user licence. Further information on licensing can be located at the following State Governing Bodies.
State Radiation Authority QLD https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/licences/radiation-licensing
NT https://nt.gov.au/industry/licences/radiation-licences-for-medical-and-dental-practitioners/dental-practitioners
NSW http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/radiation/index.htm
VIC http://www.health.vic.gov.au/radiation
ACT http://www.health.act.gov.au/public-information/businesses/radiation-safety
SA https://www.epa.sa.gov.au/environmental_info/radiation
TAS http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth/radiation
WA A Radiation Use Licence is not required. Dental ancillary personnel who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of training are permitted to operate intraoral, OPG or lateral cephalometric x-ray equipment under the direction and supervision of a registered dentist. http://www.radiologicalcouncil.wa.gov.au
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Dental Assisting and Health Services Assistance Traineeships or Student Vocational Placements
The following refund policy complies with the requirements of
AADA College is committed to ensuring that it charges and refunds fees in a fair and equitable manner taking into consideration the needs of each participant and the operations of the RTO. AADA College will refund fees in accordance with the following rules.
It is requested that participants who intend to cancel their enrolment at any point during the training program notify AADA College in writing via email or letter at the earliest opportunity. Participants are entitled to a refund of fees in accordance with the following.
Purpose
AADA College is committed to providing quality training and assessment in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (SRTOs 2015) and funding policies where applicable. As such, AADA College is required to have and provide detail of a fair and reasonable fees and refund process.
The purpose of this policy is to provide for the appropriate handling of client fees and refunds.
Policy Statement
AADA College will:
Policy Principles
The following principles underpin this policy.
Fees
User Choice Program - Traineeships
The Department of Trade, Employment and Training sets the contribution fee which may be changed annually. At present, this is equal to $1.60 per nominal hour for each unit of competency in which the participant is enrolled.
Concession fees of $0.64 per nominal hour are applicable to participants:
Information on course fees is detailed in the applicable course Program Structure and Pricing provided to the learner at the time of enrolment or can be accessed on our website https://aada.edu.au/course-information.
If an increase in the contribution fees occurs, trainees that will be impacted by the increase in the contribution fees will be advised prior to the implementation.
Trainees are required to pay a contribution towards the cost of their training. This will be invoiced at the completion of the unit of competency. Invoices will be required to be paid within 14 days by the methods outlined on the invoice.
Where the employer agrees to pay the contribution fee on behalf of the trainee, an agreement will be signed by the employer.
This agreement will list:
School-based Trainees
A full fee exemption applies to participants enrolling under a school-based traineeship.
If the trainee does not complete the qualification prior to leaving school, the trainee is obligated to commence paying student contribution fees for any units not yet deemed competent as of the date the training contract is changed to part-time or full-time. This then reverts to the non-concession and concession pricing.
Employer fees
AADA College reserves the right to charge the Employer an additional fee when the cost of training is not covered by the fees and subsidies. If any additional fees will be applicable for the Employer, these will be disclosed prior to the enrolment being processed.
Certificate 3 Guarantee Program
When a participant requests to be funded under the Queensland Governments Certificate 3 Guarantee Program, all fees must be paid prior to commencement of any training.
The fee may be paid on behalf of the student by a third party unrelated to the RTO but cannot be paid or waived by the RTO (whether directly or indirectly), unless approved in writing by the Department of Trade, Employment and Training.
After eligibility checks are completed, an invoice for the full co-contribution fee will be issued. This is $80 per unit of competency for non-concession participants and $68 for concessional participants. These fees are inclusive of the $600 enrolment and resources cost. Enrolments into Certificate 3 Guarantee qualifications will not be processed until the co-contribution fee has been paid.
If credit transfers are applicable, evidence should be submitted with the enrolment form. If sufficient evidence is submitted, no fee will be charged for these units.
See the fee exemption definitions for more information.
When the invoice has been paid, enrolment into the learning platform will be processed.
Non-Funded Full Fee Participants
Upon enrolment, a fee of $600.00 will be charged for a full qualification. Participants will receive an invoice for this fee which must be paid within 14 days of confirmation of their enrolment and prior to the commencement of training. The remaining fees will be charged in two instalments, the first due within 4 weeks of commencing training and the second due within 8 weeks of commencing training. For a full list of current fees and charges please request a copy of Scheduled Fees from AADA College, or view this on our website.
Participants will need to pay a full fee for all short courses and will receive an invoice for this fee which must be paid within 14 days of confirmation of their enrolment and prior to the commencement of training.
Corporate Clients will be charged for short courses after training and assessment occurs. Payment is due 14 days from the date of invoice.
Payment Arrears
Where fees become in arrears for two payment periods, participants may have their enrolment suspended until all outstanding fees have been paid.
Payments can me made via terms outlined on the invoice.
Fee Exemptions
User Choice Program
Participants may be eligible for partial or full exemptions of their contribution fees. Information on concession relating to course fees can be viewed on our website.
Partial exemptions apply in the following circumstances:
Participants eligible for Partial exemptions will be invoiced 40% of the full contribution fee.
Full exemptions apply in the following circumstances:
School based trainees are exempt from paying contribution fees.
Participants who have already completed a unit of competency in which they are enrolled. No contribution fees will apply for that/those unit/s of competency. The participant must provide a copy of the Statement of Attainment, Statement of Results or a USI Transcript reflecting the unit/s of competency at the time of enrolment.
Trainees who provide evidence that the student contribution fee will cause extreme financial hardship may be eligible for an exemption, and each case is decided on an individual basis.
Certificate 3 Guarantee Program
Participants may be eligible for partial or full exemptions of their contribution fees. Information on concession relating to course fees can be viewed on our website.
Partial exemptions apply in the following circumstances:
Full exemptions apply in the following circumstances:
Participants who have already completed a unit of competency in which they are enrolled, no contribution fees will apply for that/those unit/s of competency. The participant must provide a copy of the Statement of Attainment, Statement of Results or a USI Transcript reflecting the unit/s of competency at the time of enrolment.
Refund Policy
The following refund policy complies with the requirements of
AADA College is committed to ensuring that it charges and refunds fees in a fair and equitable manner taking into consideration the needs of each participant and the operations of the RTO. AADA College will refund fees in accordance with the following rules.
It is requested that participants who intend to cancel their enrolment at any point during the training program notify AADA College in writing via email or letter at the earliest opportunity. Participants are entitled to a refund of fees in accordance with the following.
User Choice Program - Traineeships
AADA College does not charge student contribution fees up front for trainees. If there is any circumstance that a trainee has paid fees in advance, the following will apply.
Trainees who cancel their training at any point, and student contribution fees have been charged up front, will receive a refund of the contribution fees paid for all training and assessment not yet undertaken. Where units of competency have been completed and deemed competent, no refund of the contribution fees will apply. Partially completed units of competency will be reviewed individually by the activity log hours for each to see if a partial refund may be applicable.
Any Employer fee charged will be partially or fully refunded, depending on the amount of training and assessment the trainee has been completed and what travel has occurred up to the point of cancellation.
This is processed as part of the cancellation procedure within AADA College.
If a training contract is cancelled and we receive notification, this will also trigger the cancellation procedure.
Certificate 3 Guarantee Program Participants
If a participant withdraws from the qualification, a refund will be issued for the units of competency not yet commenced. Partially completed units of competency will be reviewed individually by the activity log hours for each to see if a partial refund may be applicable.
Non-Funded Full Fee Participants
Where the participant enrols in a short course (unit/s of competency), pays the applicable course fee and commenced on the same day, no refunds will apply.
Fees for short courses (unit/s of competency), where the fees paid are less then $1500 are non-refundable unless the cancellation is received and affected prior to the training commencement.
Fees for qualifications are refundable on a pro-rata basis, based on the fees already paid under the agreed payment plan. Where a participant has paid more than the amount for the unit/s of competency completed, the difference in the amount paid and the amount due will be refunded.
Changes to agreed service of AADA College:
AADA College will always endeavour to provide the service outlined in their enrolment to the best of our ability. However, at times, there are situations that are potentially out of our control or that prevent us from offering a training course in accordance with our delivery schedule. Where there are any changes to agreed services, AADA College will advise the participant, in writing as soon as possible.
Should AADA College make any changes that may significantly impact on the delivery of their training, including in relation to any new third-party arrangements or a change in ownership or changes to existing third-party arrangements, we will advise all learners as soon as practicable and with options open to the learners to continue, cancel or transfer their enrolment.
In the unlikely event that AADA College ceases to operate as a Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO), we will advise all participants and their employers where applicable within 7 days of the decision being made. To ensure that all participants can continue their training program, AADA College will support all participants in transitioning to another suitably qualified and funded SRTO.
