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About the course
This Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is designed for people who want to build advanced skills for work in a dental practice. Delivered online, it supports progression beyond entry-level assisting and focuses on developing capability for more senior tasks and responsibilities. Students must be working or volunteering in a dental practice to complete required practical components for this dental assisting qualification. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates may be suited to career advancement within the dental industry, building on existing assisting experience to take on more senior responsibilities. Typical roles include Dental Assistant, Senior Dental Assistant and Clinical Co-ordinator in dental practices and related oral health settings. Successful completion may also support eligibility to apply for a radiation licence relevant to the student’s state or territory. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
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