HLT45021

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)

Are you an experienced dental assistant wanting to specialise in radiography work? Try the HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography). 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. 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. Enquire now for entry requirements, dental radiology career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.

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Delivery mode:
On Campus / Online / Traineeship

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

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

Oral Health Therapist

$1,440 weekly pay

Radiographer

$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

Medical Imaging Technologist

$1,900 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

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.