HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Unit 01 Maintain workplace health and safety

This unit covers the essential skills and knowledge required to maintain health and safety in the workplace, including risk assessment, hazard control, and promoting safe work practices.

Unit 02 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety

This unit equips students with the skills to promote and maintain culturally safe practices, with a focus on understanding and respecting the cultural values and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Unit 03 Interpret and Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately / Use Medical Terminology in Health Care

These units teach the skills necessary to accurately interpret, apply, and communicate medical terminology in a health care setting, ensuring clear and effective communication with patients and colleagues.

Unit 04 Manage Health Billing and Accounting System

This unit provides knowledge in managing health billing and accounting systems, including handling invoicing, accounts receivable, and maintaining financial records within a health care environment.

Unit 05 Provide Brief Interventions

This unit focuses on delivering brief, targeted interventions in a health or community service context, helping clients address specific issues or challenges in a time-efficient manner.

Unit 06 Sterilise Loads

This unit covers the procedures required for sterilising equipment and materials, ensuring that all loads meet health and safety standards for infection control in health care settings.

Unit 07 Provide First Aid

This unit teaches the fundamental skills and knowledge to provide first aid in emergency situations, including CPR, wound care, and managing various injuries and medical conditions.