Course Title: Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: DENT5197C
Course Title: Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5206 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Mark Doherty
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1407
Course Contact Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Simon Pearse: Ph - 9341 1411
Fax - 93411401
Email – simon.pearse@rmit.edu.au
Zanne Frazer: Ph - 9341 1402
Fax - 9341 1401
Email – zanne.frazer@rmit.edu.au
Nicholas Greer: Ph - 9341 1420
Fax - 93411401
Email – nicholas.greer@rmit.edu.au
James Moser: Ph – 9341 1417
Fax - 9341 1401
Email – james.moser@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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
• HLTIN301A: Comply with infection control policies and procedures.
• HLTDT301B: Construct models.
• HLTDT302B: Construct custom impression trays.
• HLTDT303B: Construct registration rims.
• HLTDT304B: Articulate models and transfer records.
Course Description
This course is concerned with the selection, arrangement and wax contouring of a complete denture.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDT519A Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances |
Element: |
1: Prepare case for setting of teeth |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Receive face-bow with completed 2.1 Select artificial teeth in accordance with 3.1 Follow prescription to position and attach the 4.1 Contour facial and lingual aspects 5.1 Decontaminate the returned prosthesis and identify 6.1 Evaluate the prescription, the casts and the denture 7.1 Identify the appropriate polymer system for case 8.1 Apply appropriate investment techniques 9.1 Select methods, materials and equipment for |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course the participants will be able to demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the arrangement of artificial teeth for complete dentures
Details of Learning Activities
Participation in group activities based on a simulated workplace exercises.
Practical exercises
Individual exercises carrying out requirements of competency.
Student experiences in workplace “on job training”
Teaching Schedule
Practical sessions delivered as per timetable.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Anatomy of Orofacal Structures |
97803230195 |
Mosby's Dental Dictionary |
97803230496 |
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This unit is to be assessed in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions.
Practical exercises, presentation of competency assessment exercises & written tests are used
Assessment Tasks
The assessments in this unit are undertaken in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions in the form of practical exercises and a practical competency, both of which are to be
co-assessed with the following units;
HLTIN301A: Comply with Infection Control,
HLTOHS300A: Contribute to OHS Processes,
BSBCMN302A: Organise Personal Work Priorities,
BSBCMN305A: Organise Workplace Information
All forms of assessments and co-assessed units are to be passed to pass this unit.
Assessment Matrix
Weighting of the assessment tasks:
* Practical competency - 50%
* Theoretical exams - 50% (Full Dentures - Abnormal Jaw Relationships)
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