TasTAFE
12 months
This skill set equips experienced dental assistants with advanced radiography skills to take prescribed intraoral and extraoral dental radiographs. Delivered in your workplace with off-the-job workshops, it's designed for dental professionals looking to expand their clinical capabilities and contribute to enhanced oral health care delivery.
This course is available exclusively for people currently employed in the dental industry as Dental Assistants who have completed Certificate III in Dental Assisting or Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or equivalent qualifications. Your workplace must be equipped with intraoral and extraoral radiography equipment that is used under the supervision and prescription of a dental practitioner. While not essential, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with reliable internet connection for accessing course materials and resources.
The Dental Radiography Skill Set comprises three core units covering essential knowledge and practical skills. Students learn to apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice, understanding safe handling and regulatory compliance. The course teaches preparation techniques for exposing prescribed dental radiographic images, including equipment selection and accessory preparation. Finally, students develop practical competency in producing prescribed dental radiographic images, both intraoral and extraoral (OPG), using appropriate imaging equipment under professional supervision.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education and training provider with extensive experience in health and dental education. The institution offers workplace-integrated learning that combines practical on-the-job training with structured off-the-job workshops, ensuring students develop competency in real clinical environments. TasTAFE provides comprehensive student support services, flexible delivery options across multiple Tasmanian locations, and qualifications recognized by state regulatory authorities for radiation management planning.
Upon successful completion of this skill set, graduates can apply to take prescribed radiographs on their workplace radiation management plan as granted by relevant state regulatory authorities. This qualification enhances career progression for dental assistants, enabling them to provide advanced clinical support to dental practitioners. The skill set contributes to improved oral health care delivery and positions graduates for senior dental assistant roles or specialization in dental radiography within private practices, public dental clinics, or specialist dental facilities.
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