Course Title: Construct custom impression trays

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5206 Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Title: Construct custom impression trays

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 15

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

DENT5255C

City Campus

TAFE

155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Face-to-Face or Workplace

Term1 2012

Course Contact: Mark Doherty

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411407

Course Contact Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct special trays to accurately record oral tissues
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

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Pre-requisites for this unit include:
• HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
• HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes in the health industry



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDT302C Construct custom impression trays

Elements:

1. Prepare model
2. Select and prepare materials
3. Construct custom impression tray
4. Finish custom impression tray


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this competency the student will have the ability consistently follow safe work practices and apply standard precautions during the construction of custom impression trays.


Overview of Assessment

Practical exercises, presentation of practical competency assessments and theoretical exams are used.