Course Title: Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
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. Articulate by means of face-bow 1.1 Receive face-bow with completed bite registration |
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”
Learning guide pass mark 80%
Teaching Schedule
Construct Full Dentures - 14/02/2012 (0830-1230)
Abnormal Jaw Relationships - 23/04/2012 (0830-1230)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Anatomy of Orofacial Structures |
9780323019545 |
Mosby's Dental Dictionary |
9780323049634 |
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, a practical competency, all 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
A theoretical exam (PASS MARK 60%)
All forms of assessments and co-assessed units are to be competently passed to pass this unit.
Method of assessment
• Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
- traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
- written assignments/projects
• Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
• Questioning
• Staff and/or client feedback
• Supporting statement of supervisor
• Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
• Role play/simulation
Assessment Matrix
Weighting of the assessment tasks:
* Practical competency - 50%
* Theoretical exam - 50% PASS MARK 60%
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