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Qualification details

HLT43007 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes HLT40602 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Education) 24/Mar/2011
Supersedes HLT40702 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) 24/Mar/2011
Supersedes HLT40802 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Assistance during General Anaesthesia and Conscious Sedation) 24/Mar/2011
Is superseded by and equivalent to HLT43012 - Certificate IV in Dental AssistingUpdated in V5 Clarification in wording of entry requirements Updated core WHS units. 06/May/2012

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 25/Mar/2011

Units of competency

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CHCCS427A - Facilitate adult learning and developmentFacilitate adult learning and developmentSupersededN/A
HLTDT303C - Construct registration rimsConstruct registration rimsSupersededN/A
HLTOHS300B - Contribute to OHS processesContribute to OHS processesSupersededN/A
HLTHIR404D - Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleWork effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peopleSupersededN/A
HLTDA417A - Take a clinical photographTake a clinical photographDeletedN/A
CHCOHC406A - Provide or assist with oral hygieneProvide or assist with oral hygieneSupersededN/A
BSBMED401B - Manage patient record keeping systemManage patient record keeping systemSupersededN/A
CHCOHC402A - Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health careSupport clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health careSupersededN/A
CHCOHC401A - Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral healthInform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral healthSupersededN/A
HLTCOM405C - Administer a practiceAdminister a practiceSupersededN/A
HLTDA408C - Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesiaAssist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesiaSupersededN/A
CHCOHC407A - Apply and manage use of basic oral health productsApply and manage use of basic oral health productsSupersededN/A
TAEDEL301A - Provide work skill instructionProvide work skill instructionSupersededN/A
HLTHIR403C - Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workersWork effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workersSupersededN/A
CHCOHC404A - Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issuesRecognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issuesSupersededN/A
HLTDT302C - Construct custom impression traysConstruct custom impression traysSupersededN/A
HLTDA413B - Implement an oral hygiene program for older peopleImplement an oral hygiene program for older peopleSupersededN/A
HLTDA410C - Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practiceApply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practiceSupersededN/A
HLTIN403C - Implement and monitor infection control policy and proceduresImplement and monitor infection control policy and proceduresSupersededN/A
HLTDA412C - Produce a dental radiographic imageProduce a dental radiographic imageSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 423211 Dental Assistant 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6391-11 Dental Assistant 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0607 Dental Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Direct Client Care 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Dental Assistant 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 423211 Dental Assistant 03/Sep/2007 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6391-11 Dental Assistant 03/Sep/2007 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0607 Dental Studies 03/Sep/2007 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 511 Certificate IV 03/Sep/2009 
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Modification History

Not Applicable

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.

This qualification allows the dental assistant to select electives to address specific workplace needs in line with jurisdictional Dental Acts and Regulations.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

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):

HLTDA303C Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures  (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS200B)

HLTDA304C Assist with dental radiography  (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTOHS200B)

HLTDA306C Assist with administration in dental practice  (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTIN302B, HLTDA303C, HLTOHS200B)

HLTFA301C Apply first aid 

HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health 

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 

HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work  (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)

HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes 

Occupational title for this worker is:

  • Dental assistant

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 

7 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including:

  • 3 core units
  • 4 elective units

A wide range of electives is available and can be packaged to provide either:

  • a generic qualification that covers a range of dental assisting work functions, or
  • a targeted qualification as required for specific work roles

Elective units may be selected from:

  • Group A electives which are required for work in dental radiography and meet licensing requirements for this work
  • Group B electives which are recommended for work in oral health promotion
  • Group C electives which are recommended for work in general anaesthesia and conscious sedation

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PACKAGING RULES (contd)

Elective units may be selected from:

  • Group D electives which are recommended for dental assisting work with extended duties
  • Group E electives which are recommended for dental practice administration work
  • Group F electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
  • Other relevant electives listed below
  • Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
  • Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, 1 unit of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages or accredited courses where the details of those courses are available on the NTIS or other public listing

Core units 

HLTAMBFC301C Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care

HLTIN403C Implement and monitor infection control policy and procedures
(Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C)

HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes

Relevant electives 

Four (4) elective units must be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules.

Group A electives identify specific units required for work in dental radiography.

Groups B, C, D and E specify electives recommended for work in the following areas:

  • Oral health promotion  
  • General anaesthesia and conscious sedation 
  • Extended duties 
  • Practice administration 

Electives for this qualification may be selected from these groups as well as from the electives listed below them and from other Training Packages, in line with the specified Packaging Rules.

Group A electives – required for dental radiography 

The following three (3) units of competency are required for work in dental radiography:

HLTDA410C Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B,  HLTOHS300B)

HLTDA411C Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B,  HLTOHS300B)

HLTDA412C Produce a dental radiographic image
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B,  HLTOHS300B)

Where Group A electives required for dental radiography work are achieved, this is to be clearly articulated on the transcript (certification) as:

"This qualification includes Group A electives for Dental radiography work "

Group B electives – recommended for work in oral health promotion 

The following electives are recommended for work in oral health promotion:

HLTDA407C Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B,  HLTOHS300B)

HLTDA413B Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
(Note pre-requs: HLTAMBFC301C,  HLTDA407C)

HLTDA414B Implement an oral health promotion program

Group C electives – recommended for work in general anaesthesia and conscious sedation 

The following electives are recommended for work in assisting with general anaesthesia and sedation:

HLTDA408C Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B,  HLTOHS300B)

HLTDA409C Assist in oral health care procedures during conscious sedation
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B,  HLTOHS300B,  HLTDA408C)

Group D electives – recommended for dental assisting work with extended duties 

The following electives are recommended for dental assisting work with extended duties:

HLTDA415B Take an impression for study models
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B)

HLTDA417B Take a clinical photograph
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B)

HLTDT301C Construct models (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTOHS200B)

HLTDT302C Construct custom impression trays
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTOHS200B)

HLTDT303C Construct registration rims
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTOHS200B)

Group E electives – recommended for dental practice administration work  

The following electives are recommended for dental practice administration work:

BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources

BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

BSBMED401B Manage patient record keeping system

HLTCOM405C Administer a practice

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice 

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Group F electives – recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice 

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Other relevant electives 

In addition to the core and elective units listed above, other elective units of competency are to be selected in line with the Packaging Rules. Workplaces may package electives to reflect the functions of workers. The following sample electives are suggested as appropriate for this qualification.

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development

CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health

CHCOHC402A Support clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care

CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues

CHCOHC406A Provide or assist with oral hygiene (Note pre-requ: HLTIN301C or CHCOHS312B

CHCOHC407A Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

HLTDA407C Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B,  HLTOHS300B)

HLTDA413B Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
(Note pre-requs: HLTAMBFC301C,  HLTDA407C)

HLTDA414B Implement an oral health promotion program

HLTDA415B Take an impression for study models
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTIN302B)

HLTDA416B Allocate treatment appointments according to priority
(Note pre-requs: HLTAMBFC301C,  HLTFA301C)

HLTDT301C Construct models (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTOHS200B)

HLTDT302C Construct custom impression trays
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTOHS200B)

HLTDT303C Construct registration rims
(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C,  HLTOHS200B)

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction