Course Title: Identify and interpret findings on a dental radiograph

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6119 Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)

Course Title: Identify and interpret findings on a dental radiograph

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 25

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

DENT5816

City Campus

TAFE

155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Face-to-Face

Term1 2014

Course Contact: Eleanor Schroeder

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411412

Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and interpret dental radiographic presentation(s) to support dental hygiene diagnosis and clinical practice.
Interpretation and diagnosis should be based on collaborative communication between the dentist, dental specialist and the dental hygienist.
All tasks are carried out in accordance with state or territory legislative requirements.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

HLTDA410B - Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDA411B - Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDA412B - Produce a radiographic image
 



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH018 Identify and interpret findings on a dental radiograph

Elements:

1. Identify dental radiograph requirements for diagnostic interpretation 

2. Identify and interpret radiographic presentation of normal dental anatomy

3. Identify and interpret radiographic presentation of pathologic lesions

4. Identify and interpret radiographic changes due to common aetiology and dental anomalies


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to identify and interpret dental radiographic presentation(s) to support dental hygiene diagnosis and clinical practice.
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include written tasks and a Clinical assessment