Pathway Outline

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Dental Radiography

Dental Radiography

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
CA40
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
National Code
HLT43012
State Code
J092
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Field of Education
0607 - Dental Studies
Approved Date
24/08/2012
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
Nominal Hours
510
Description
This qualification provides the knowledge and skills necessary to provide an advanced level of chairside assistance to the operator, including contributing to the quality of dental care provided through well developed communication skills; providing an oral health education program that promotes good oral health as part of general good health; as well as implementing and monitoring infection control policy and procedures. Electives relevant to dental radiography are included to address specific workplace needs.
Packaging Rules
1. Core units
Learners to complete all three (3) units listed below:
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD048 HLTAMBFC301D Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care 20 Unit of competency
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D8309 HLTIN403C Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures 25 Unit of competency
2. Elective units
Learners to complete three (3) mandatory elective units listed below:
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD111 HLTDA410D Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice 75 Unit of competency
WD109 HLTDA408D Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia 200 Unit of competency
WD112 HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image 80 Unit of competency
WD113 HLTDA412D Produce a dental radiographic image 80 Unit of competency
3. Elective unit
Complete the elective unit below:
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD109 HLTDA408D Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia 200 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
CT82 Dental Radiography Pathway
Note
1.This training program is a representation of the qualification HLT43012 taken from the Health Training Package HLT07 V5 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

2. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

3. Information relating to this pathway program may be obtained from the Director, Learning Portfolio Support at Central Institute of Technology on (08) 9427 1247.

4. This qualification was entered on to the STARS 21/9/2012.
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into HLT43007 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting a candidate must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in all core units from the HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting (as listed below):
HLTDA303D Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS200A)
HLTDA304D Assist with dental radiography
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTWHS200A)
HLTDA306D Assist with administration in dental practice (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302C, HLTDA303D, HLTWHS200A)
HLTFA311A Apply first aid
HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
(Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
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