This nationally recognised qualification is designed to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to take intra-oral and extra-oral images for patients under instruction from the Dentist. This qualification meets the academic requirements for a Dental Assisting Radiographer licence, which can be applied for through the appropriate Government agency in your state of study.
Course Content
This qualification has 7 units: 3 core units and 4 units specific to the specialty area of Radiography. Assessments are a mix of theory, practical or simulated activities.
HLTIN403B
Implement and monitor infection control
HLTOHS300A
Contribute to OHS processes
HLTAMBFC301B
Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTDA410B
Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDA411B
Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDA412B
Produce a dental radiographic image
HLTHIR403B
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
Pre-requisite
Participants must have the Certificate III in Dental Assisting or demonstrate current experience as a Dental Assistant.
2-for-1 Training Option
Experienced Dental Assistants can undertake our Certificate IV in Dental Assisting course even if you don’t have a Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification. This means for a single enrolment fee you can obtain both the Certificate III and the Certificate IV qualifications.
Who Should Attend
Trainees and a person who is currently working as a Dental Assistant and wants to gain further knowledge in this specialty area.
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CLASSROOM TRAINING
Enrolment Fee: $2,500
Codes:
403CH Hunter
403CS Sydney
403CM Melbourne
1 day a month for 8 months as per listed training dates with students to attend all training days, unless recognition has been granted.
DISTANCE LEARNING
Enrolment Fee: $1,750
Code: 403D
Self-paced learning supported by a comprehensive study guide. Ideal for trainees or a person who is unable to attend classroom training due to distance or work commitments. You may be required to attend practical workshops.
RECOGNITION
Enrolment Fee: $500
Code: 403R
6 month enrolment period to demonstrate current work skills. This option is suitable for a person who holds an overseas qualification that has previously allowed them to set and take radiographs or a Dental Assistant who would like to update their old qualification.
NEW ENTRANT TRAINEESHIP Enrolment Fee: $436
Code: Use code for desired training option
CLASSROOM TRAINING
Hunter – 403CH
February to August
Training Dates:
13 April
11 May
8 June
6 July
3 August
31 August
Sydney – 403CS
February to August
Training Dates:
18 April
16 May
13 June
11 July
8 August
5 September
Melbourne – 403CM
February to August
Training Dates:
4 April
2 May
30 May
27 June
25 July
22 August
