HLTSS00072
Dental Radiography Skill Set

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Dental Radiography Skill Set

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

South
Clarence

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition fees

Commercial $ 1,835.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

If you have completed a Certificate III Dental Assisting and wish to broaden your skills, then this Dental Radiography skill set might be just the course for you!

This group of units allow you to provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners which contributes to the quality of oral health care by taking prescribed intra oral and extra oral (OPG) dental radiographs.

This Skill Set is available for people who are currently employed in the dental industry as Dental Assistants who have completed Certificate III in Dental

Assisting or a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent.

To complete this skill set your workplace is required to have intra and extra oral radiography equipment which is used under the supervision and prescription of a dental practitioner.

Learn how to prepare and expose a prescribed dental radiographic image, including selecting and preparing the appropriate imaging equipment and accessories. Importantly, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to correctly and safely operate radiographic imaging equipment to produce prescribed intraoral and extraoral (OPG) images.

The course will be delivered in your workplace and through some off-the-job workshops. To support your study, you will be required to access a text material, you have the option to purchase resources in the form of a text or an e-book or loan from the resource from the TasTAFE Library.

On successful completion of this skill set, you will be able to apply to take prescribed radiographs on your workplace radiation management plan as granted by the relevant State regulatory authority under legislation. Achievement of these units provides credit to HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.

This Skill Set is available for people who are currently employed in the dental industry as Dental Assistants who have completed Certificate III in Dental

Assisting or a Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent.

To complete this skill set your workplace is required to have intra and extra oral radiography equipment which is used under the supervision and prescription of a dental practitioner.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025	Short course Workplace based training and assessment.	Mixed Learning	Enquire now
South
Clarence	2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025	Short course Workplace based training and assessment.	Mixed Learning	Enquire now

Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a HLTSS00072 - Dental Radiography Skill Set.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
HLTDEN021	Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDEN022	Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDEN023	Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image

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HLTSS00072 Dental Radiography Skill Set