Pathway Outline
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Dental Radiography
Dental Radiography
Pathway
National Code
—
—
State Code
CT82
CT82
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
25/03/2011
Field of Education
0607 - Dental Studies
0607 - Dental Studies
Approved Date
03/12/2007
03/12/2007
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
25/03/2011
Nominal Hours
510
510
Description
This is a training program that leads to the completion of the HLT07 Health Services Training Package qualification HLT43007. The pathway program provides a dental radiography focus.
Packaging Rules
1. Core units
Learners to complete three (3) core units listed below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5741 | HLTAMBFC301C | Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D8381 | HLTOHS300B | Contribute to OHS processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D8309 | HLTIN403C | Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Mandatory electives
Learners to complete three (3) mandatory elective units listed below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5855 | HLTDA410C | Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice | 75 | Unit of competency |
| D5856 | HLTDA411C | Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D5857 | HLTDA412C | Produce a dental radiographic image | 80 | Unit of competency |
3. Elective unit
Complete the unit below:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5853 | HLTDA408C | Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia | 200 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA40 | Dental Radiography | Pathway |
Note
1. This training program was created on by Central Institute of Technology as a pathway of qualification code HLT43007 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.
2. This qualification is copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (formerly DEST).
3. Further information about this training program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247 or email Carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au
4. This program was entered on to STARS by Training Curriculum Services, Department of Training and Workforce Development, on 5/4/2011.
5. The course outline has been updated on 14/11/2011.
2. This qualification is copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (formerly DEST).
3. Further information about this training program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247 or email Carmen.broderick@central.wa.edu.au
4. This program was entered on to STARS by Training Curriculum Services, Department of Training and Workforce Development, on 5/4/2011.
5. The course outline has been updated on 14/11/2011.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in all core units from the Certificate III in Dental Assisting (as listed below):
HLTDA303CPrepare for and assist with oral health care procedures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS200B)
HLTDA304CAssist with dental radiography (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS200B)
HLTDA306CAssist with administration in dental practice (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTDA303C, HLTOHS200B)
HLTFA301CApply first aid
HLTHIR301BCommunicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301CComply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302BProcess reusable instruments and equipment in health work (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTOHS200BParticipate in OHS processes
Occupational title for this worker is:
Dental assistant
To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in all core units from the Certificate III in Dental Assisting (as listed below):
HLTDA303CPrepare for and assist with oral health care procedures (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS200B)
HLTDA304CAssist with dental radiography (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS200B)
HLTDA306CAssist with administration in dental practice (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTDA303C, HLTOHS200B)
HLTFA301CApply first aid
HLTHIR301BCommunicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301CComply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302BProcess reusable instruments and equipment in health work (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTOHS200BParticipate in OHS processes
Occupational title for this worker is:
Dental assistant
