Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
HLT45021
HealthCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
19Training providers
Dec 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT45021, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Dental Assistant
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for HLT45021 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMED401Manage patient recordkeeping system
BSBOPS401Coordinate business resources
CHCCCS014Provide brief interventions
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCEDU001Provide community focused health promotion and prevention strategies
HLTCCD003Use medical terminology in health care
HLTDEN015Prepare for and assist with dental procedures
HLTDEN018Implement an individualised oral hygiene program
HLTDEN019Assist in dental procedures during general anaesthesia
HLTDEN020Assist in dental procedures during conscious sedation
HLTDEN021Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDEN022Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDEN023Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDEN024Implement an oral hygiene program for older people
HLTDEN025Implement an oral health promotion program
HLTDEN026Take an impression for study models
HLTDEN027Take a clinical photograph
HLTDEN029Assist in dental procedures during relative analgesia
HLTDET001Construct models
HLTDET002Construct custom impression trays
HLTDET003Construct registration rims
HLTDET005Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
HLTOHC007Recognise and respond to oral health issues
HLTOHC008Inform and support patients and groups about oral health
HLTOHC009Apply and use basic oral health products
HLTOHC011Apply fluoride varnish
HLTSTE003Sterilise loads
HLTSTE004Manage sterile stock
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
SIRXMGT001Supervise and support frontline team members
TLIP5037Develop workplace policy and procedures
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the HLT45021 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
19 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.
Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch) Union of EmployersBased in QLD · Registered since 2001→
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