Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Assistance during General Anaesthesia and Conscious Sedation)
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Assistance during General Anaesthesia and Conscious Sedation)
HLT40802
C448
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/12/2001 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
9 Units must be selected for this qualification as detailed below.
The dental industry in WA prefers the qualification for Dental Assisting at Certificate IV level with Dental Radiography and Assistance During General Anaesthesia and Conscious Sedation components only.
Accordingly models for Certificate III Dental Assisting and Certificate IV Dental Assisting (Oral Health Education) have not been provided.
Compulsory CORE - Learners to complete all units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5006 | HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C5774 | HLTDA6A | Assist in administration in dental practice | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C4975 | Assist in Administration in Dental Practice (Part 1 of HLTDA6A) | 75 | Module | |
| C4978 | HLTDA9A | Assist in oral health care procedures during conscious sedation | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C4977 | HLTDA8A | Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia | 75 | Unit of competency |
| C4973 | HLTDA4A | Assist with dental radiography | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4971 | HLTDA2A | Follow occupational health and safety policies in dental practice | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4974 | HLTDA5A | Maintain and store instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4970 | HLTDA1A | Maintain infection control in dental practice | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C4972 | HLTDA3A | Prepare for and assist during oral health care procedures | 5 | Unit of competency |
2.
CORE Learners from Dental Nursing Australia must complete all modules listed below before enrolling in and completing assessment for C4972 (HLTDA3a - Prepare for and Assist During Oral Health Care Procedures).
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80589 | Prepare for and Assist During Oral Health Care Procedures (Part 1 of 4) | 98 | Module | |
| 80590 | Prepare for and Assist During Oral Health Care Procedures (Part 2 of 4) | 98 | Module | |
| 80591 | Prepare for and Assist During Oral Health Care Procedures (Part 3 of 4) | 97 | Module | |
| 80592 | Prepare for and Assist During Oral Health Care Procedures (Part 4 of 4) | 97 | Module |
3.
CORE Learners from CENTRAL TAFE must complete all modules listed below before enrolling in and completing assessment for C4972 (HLTDA3a - Prepare for and Assist During Oral Health Care Procedures).
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6850 | 11651WA | Certificate IV in Dental Clinic Assisting | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D074 | HLT43007 | Certificate IV in Dental Assisting | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to STARS by Central TAFE on 17/12/2002.
4. This qualification was amended by TPIS (QA & R) on 03/02/03.
5. The spliting arrangement of Unit C4972 for this qualification was approved by TPIS on 26/6/03.
6. Unit HLTDA6A was split into 2 parts of 75 hrs each and included in the qual outline 19/2/2004.
Entry Requirements
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