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
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) |
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