C4419 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
Plan: C4419 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
Qualification national code: HLT45021
Nominal hours: 525
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Social Care and Health (535T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This nationally recognised qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners which contributes to the quality of oral health care. Dental radiography work must only be performed by a person with a radiation user licence granted by the relevant State/Territory regulatory authority under legislation. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
This Program has many courses in common with the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting, allowing graduates to receive significant credit if they successfully apply for entry to the C4418 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.
Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved:
- HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
- HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
- HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
- equivalent
and be currently employed as a Dental Assistant.
Professional Compliance
Working with Children Check*
Applicants will be required to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children (WWC) Check (valid for 5 years) prior to undertaking professional placement as part of this program.
Note: For placements undertaken interstate a valid WWC Check is required for that state.
National Police Record Check*
Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check with no disclosable outcomes for professional placements as part of this program.
Immunisation and vaccination requirements*
Covid-19 Vaccination: annual requirement
All students are required to be tested for infection with blood borne viruses (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV) no more than 12 months prior to course commencement. Students and practitioners performing exposure-prone procedures, such as dental and oral health students, are required to repeat this testing every three years due to an increased risk of infection transmission.
*All relevant screening and compliance check fees are the responsibility of the student.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) is a nationally endorsed qualification. On-site training for this program is based at the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne through a long standing partnership with Dental Health Services Victoria where you are able to interact with other Dental professionals for example Oral Health students, Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists. RMIT University through its Industry Advisory Committee, consults with industry directly. RMIT has been at the forefront of Dental Assisting training and education for over 20 years and has built up an extensive network of industry links. Industry Advisory Committee members represent both Public Health and a range of private practices, both regional and metropolitan.
Specific licensing requirements apply to the use of radiation apparatus in dental practice. A candidate must have completed an approved program of study,such as this Certificate IV qualification to apply for and be granted a radiation licence.
Application for the radiation licence is through the relevant State or Territory Authority.
https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/radiation/licensing/use-licences-employees
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students.
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