Course Title: Assist with dental radiography
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: DENT5192C
Course Title: Assist with dental radiography
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3202 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Ms Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Marcella Sabo
+61 3 9341 1409
marcella.sabo@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Pre-requisites for this unit include:
• HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
• HLTIN302A Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
• HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes in the health industry
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency unit:
• HLTDA303B Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental assistant to assist the operator by preparing clients, equipment and materials for dental radiography, to protect themselves, the client, other members of the dental team and the public from the hazards associated with ionising radiation and to process and mount dental radiographs to diagnostic and quality assurance standards
All procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDA304B Assist with dental radiography |
Element: |
1. Prepare clients for dental radiography |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Position the client comfortably |
Element: |
2. Prepare equipment and materials for dental radiography |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Maintain clean and dry working surfaces |
Element: |
3. Process and mount dental radiographs |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Protect processing facility/equipment against accidental intrusion of light |
Element: |
5. Assure the quality of dental radiographic processing |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Participate effectively in radiographic quality assurance programs |
Element: |
4. Maintain stock of unexposed radiographic film and chemicals |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Store films and chemicals separately and in accordance with manufacturer specifications |
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Position the client comfortably
1.2 Reassure the client and explain the procedure in language that is easily understood
1.3 Ask the client to remove items which may interfere with the radiographic examination and offer appropriate explanation
1.4 Ensure client, other members of the dental team and the public are protected from ionising radiations
1.5 Assist the operator in the implementation of safe work practices to minimise radiation risks to workers and to clients
1.6 Select and prepare the correct radiographic film and film packet holders for the radiographic examination and make it available to the operator
1.7 Label exposed films accurately and legibly before the client leaves the surgery
2.1 Maintain clean and dry working surfaces
2.2 Clean and maintain processing equipment in good working order
2.3 Maintain processing solutions at the correct strength and temperature
2.4 Record the date of preparation of solutions accurately
2.5 Arrange for servicing of equipment at the intervals specified by the manufacturer and Radiation Health
2.6 File equipment service records in a location within the surgery that can be readily accessed
3.1 Protect processing facility/equipment against accidental intrusion of light
3.2 Wear personal protective equipment
3.3 Handle radiographic film packages carefully so that their quality is maintained
3.4 Carry out processing stages in the correct sequence and for appropriate duration in accordance with manufacturer specifications
3.5 Identify common faults caused by incorrect processing and notify the operator
3.6 Rectify processing faults in accordance with operator’s instructions
3.7 Notify the operator of any processing faults which cannot be rectified prior to further radiographs being processed
3.8 Label and date the radiograph mounting accurately and legibly
3.9 Mount and secure radiographs in correct anatomical position for viewing
3.10 File radiographs correctly
4.1 Store films and chemicals separately and in accordance with manufacturer specifications
4.2 Maintain sufficient stock
4.3 Rotate film stock so that film is used before its expiry date
5.1 Participate effectively in radiographic quality assurance programs
5.2 Monitor processing solutions for deterioration
5.3 Notify the operator when radiographs do not meet the quality criteria of the reference radiograph produced under optimum conditions
5.4 Collect and record all unacceptable radiographs that do not meet diagnostic standards due to processing error and identify how processing can be improved
5.5 Dispose of waste chemicals safely in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements
Details of Learning Activities
1.Facilitator led power point presentations
2.Facilitator led classroom discussions
3.Practical demonstration simulation activities
4. Small group practical activities
5. Self managed research and completion of in class workbook to support underpinning knowledge and skills and to support preparation for written assessment
6. RMIT blackboard C3202 program access to Australian Government, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, Code of Practice & Safety Guide, Radiation Protection in Dentistry and ADA Guidelines for Infection Control 2012
Teaching Schedule
Block 2 day 4. 3 hours
Lecture on Element 2, 3, 4 followed by practical mounting task.
Practical task to be completed at workplace issued.
Block 3 day 4. 7 hours
Lecture on Element 1 and 5 followed by practical class of 4 hrs.
Workbook issued to be completed at workplace
Mounting assessment conducted from 4 to 5 pm
Between block attendances - 28 hours
Students are to undertake work based learning and clinical experience in all elements of the unit with adherence to Code of Practice & Safety Guide, Radiation Protection in Dentistry and ADA Guidelines for Infection Control 2012. Students are to complete workbook issued in block 3.
Block 4. 2 hours
Written assessment.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Bird,Robinson(2012) Modern Dental Assisting 10th edition. W.B. Saunders USA |
9781437717297 |
References
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, Code of Practice & safety Guide, Radiation Protection in Dentistry |
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ADA Guidelines for Infection Control document 2012 |
Other Resources
www.rmit.edu.au current student RMIT blackboard C3202 program. Refer to Student Handbook for information on accessing this resource.
www.rmit.edu.au/library
Overview of Assessment
- Completion of learning guide
- Evidence of clinical experience and workplace training
- Written exam in block 4 with a 70% pass rate
Assessment Tasks
Completion of workbook and third party evidence of training
Practical mounting assessment
Written assessment- multiple choice/short answer questions
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
1. Film mounting practical assessment.
Competency to be demonstrated by the correct oriention of three films in a multiple film mount.
2. Written assessment.
A combination of multiple choice and short answer questions.
A PX result for the written assessment is achieved with a result of 70% or above.
3. Successful completion of workbook with third party evidence of training.
To achieve a CA (competency achieved) result for Unit HLTIDA304B, ALL of the above listed criteria in the assessment matrix MUST be met by the student in accordance with the Elements/Learning Outcomes of this unit See Student Handbook for further reference.
An NYC result for this unit at the workplace assessment is managed as follows;
The student will meet via scheduled appointment with the Program Coordinator (following written & verbal feedback from the Assessor to the student, the employer if student is on a traineeship and the Program Coordinator).
The student will be provided ONE opportunity to demonstrate competence in this unit. Assessment method to be determined by Program Coordinator according to feedback provided and areas of assessment deemed Not Yet Competent.
A second NYC grade for the unit will result in the student failing the unit of competency. Re-enrolment in the unit incurring fees, a possible return to class work and completion of relevant assessment tasks at the time of the re-enrolment would be required to complete this unit of competency.
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