Course Title: Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6119 Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Title: Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
DENT5803 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
155T Vocational Health and Sciences |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term2 2015, Term2 2016 |
Course Contact: Sue Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practice scaling teeth, debriding root surfaces and removing deposits and stains from the hard tissues to promote optimum oral health.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
HLTFA301B - Apply first aid
HLTAMBFC301B - Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTDA410B - Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLDA411B - Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDA412B - Produce a dental radiographic image
TAFEDH001 - Provide leadership in promoting effective and professional work practices
TAFEDH005 – Examine, record and assess patient histories and dental records to formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH006 Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth |
Elements: |
1. Preparation and presentation of the surgery 2. Prepare and assess the patient 3. Remove deposits and stains 4. Remove stains 5. Perform a prophylaxis |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to practice scaling teeth, debriding root surfaces and removing deposits and stains from the hard tissues to promote optimum oral health.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment includes Written and Practical Assessment