HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

The Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is an advanced qualification for dental assistants who are already working in, or seeking to progress within, a clinical dental environment.

This course focuses on developing advanced chairside assistance skills, greater clinical
responsibility, and a deeper understanding of dental practice systems. Students build capability in areas such as dental radiography, infection prevention and control oversight, oral health education, and professional communication to support high-quality patient care.

Training emphasises applied learning in a dental clinical setting, enabling students to consolidate skills, work with increased independence, and contribute more actively to clinical and practice outcomes.

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Overview

This qualification reflects the role of dental assistants who provide an advanced level of clinical and procedural support to dental practitioners.

Graduates may support more complex dental procedures, assist with the implementation and monitoring of infection control systems, contribute to oral health promotion activities, and apply professional communication skills within a multidisciplinary dental team.

All skills must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian Standards, and relevant industry codes of practice.

Dental radiography activities associated with this qualification must only be undertaken by individuals who hold a radiation user licence issued by the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority

Course Unit

Total number of units of competency = 8
No work experience hours

Core – 2 units
  • HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads
  • HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety
Electives – 6 units*
  • BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
  • HLTDEN018 Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
  • HLTDEN024 Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
  • HLTDEN025 Implement an oral health promotion program
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid
  • HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely

* Electives are subject to change due to industry requirements or delivery type.

Entry Requirements

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

Course Intakes

This course has two scheduled intakes per year: February and July.

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Occupational titles may include:
Dental Assistant
Dental Receptionist
Dental Administration
Practice Manager
Course Outline
Total Course Fee:

$2,380.00

Course Fee

Local Student Fees

  • Tuition Fee:$1,995.00
  • Resource Fee:$385.00
  • Total Course Fee:$2,380.00
    Payment plans available

International Student Fees

  • Tuition Fee:$4,500
  • Resource Fee:$550
  • Application fee:$400
    non-refundable
  • Total Course Fee: $5,450
  • Initial Fee Required for COE:$3,200
English requirements

International students are required to have a minimum of IELTS of 6.0 / PTE score of 52, or their equivalent.

Resource fees are charges for materials that are considered essential to a course or unit of study and which do not form part of the course fee. The resource fee covers materials purchased by DNA Kingston Training to be consumed or transformed by students in the course of instruction, such as materials, workbooks and course specific uniforms.

Additional Items are items that are required to complete the course of study, but are retained by the student. This can include protective clothing, textbooks, and tools. Details of the additional items required for each course can be obtained from the College.

The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services.

Local Student Fees

  • Tuition Fee:$1,995.00
  • Resource Fee:$385.00
  • Total Course Fee:$2,380.00
    Payment plans available

International Student Fees

  • Tuition Fee:$4,400
  • Resource Fee:$385
  • Application fee:$300
    non-refundable
  • Total Course Fee: $5,085
  • Initial Fee Required for COE:$2,885
English requirements

International students are required to have a minimum of IELTS of 6.0 / PTE score of 52, or their equivalent.

DNA Kingston Training assists students with packaging English training if required.