Course Title: Take a clinical photograph
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: DENT5210C
Course Title: Take a clinical photograph
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact: Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Sophie Lymbery
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take a clinical dental photograph under conditions that can be reproduced.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDA417A Take a clinical photograph |
Element: |
1. Interpret the request for photography |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the client's necessary charts and records 1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the client and/or carer 1.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 1.4 Prepare accessories for intraoral photography 1.5 Prepare personal protective equipment for the client and members of the dental team |
Element: |
2. Prepare to take the photograph |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Compose the image so that the most important aspects are in the centre of the photograph 2.2 Orientate the image so that subsequent photos are reproducible 2.3 Ensure there is no calculus or plaque deposits on the teeth before the image is taken 2.4 Locate the image source to be photographed appropriately in the depth of field so that the photograph is in complete focus 2.5 Check the viewfinder to ensure there are no obstructions to the image |
Element: |
3. Take basic intraoral views in a standardised approach |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Position the client so that conditions for photography are reproducible 3.2 Stand in a stable position for standard intraoral views which is reproducible for all photographs 3.3 Select the magnification ratio according to the desired frame and focus 3.4 Frame the image and ensure positioning of retractors and mirrors is correct 3.5 Use appropriate lighting so that the image is not overexposed |
Element: |
4. Take a portrait and profile photograph |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Explain the purpose of the photograph to the client 4.2 Choose the background colour and texture so that a full assessment of the profile can be made 4.3 Follow guidelines to position the camera and the client to ensure reproducible results 4.4 Use a vertical format to completely fill the frame 4.5 Take standard dental portrait views that ensure images can be reproduced |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to take a clinical dental photograph under conditions that can be reproduced.
Details of Learning Activities
As below in teaching schedule.
- Pre-task
- Lecture
-Simulated pre-clinical session
- Online task (Summative task #1)
- Practical assessement- Clinical Photography Portfolio (Summative task #2)
Teaching Schedule
HLTDA417A Take a clinical photograph 2015 Teacher: Sophie Lymbery
Type: Pre task
Date: Available from 22nd June-6th July 2015
Time: Approximately 1hr to complete
-To be submitted via dentalcare.com prior to class 6th July 2015
Type: Lecture
Date: Monday 6th July
Time:9am-12.30pm (3hrs + 30mins break)
-Introduction to clinical photography- theory and methods. Issue SUMMATIVE task #2- photography portfolio (post on BB in PM)
Type: Simulated pre-clinical session
Date: Monday 6th July (Group A) & Wednesday 8th July (Group B)
Time: 1.30pm - 5pm (3hrs +30mins break)
-Simulated pre-clinical session using photography equipment and creating a full set of clinical photographs.
Type: Summative Task #1 (Online)
Date: Monday 13th July
Time: Task posted 7am, available until 1pm. Submission by 1pm to Turn-it-in as per instructions on task outline. Task will take no longer than 2hrs.
- Medico legal issues surrounding clinical photography; Infection control policies and procedures in clinical photography; Health & safety issues.
Type: Patient clinic. Summative task #2 Clinical Photography Portfolio
Date: Due date Thursday 27th August
Opportunity to complete portfolio in patient clinic:
Thursday 9th July 9am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5pm
Monday 13th July 1.30pm-5pm
Thursday 16th July 9am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5pm
Monday 20th July 1.30pm-5pm
Thursday 23rd July 9am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5pm
Monday 27th July 1.30pm-5pm
Thursday 30th July 9am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5pm
Monday 3rd August 1.30pm-5pm
Thursday 6th August 9am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5pm
Monday 10th August 1.30pm-5pm
Thursday 13th August 9am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5pm
Monday 17th August 1.30pm-5pm
Wednesday 19th August 9am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-5pm
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
dentalcare.com Dental Photography Pre-task: http://www.dentalcare.com/en-US/dental-education/continuing-education/ce436/ce436.aspx?review=true |
Other Resources
Other resources may be provided by BlackBoard and will be noted via Announcements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will include a written task and a portfolio of photographs
Assessment Tasks
All summative assessments (2) must be demonstrated satisfactorily against elements and demonstrated essential knowledge & skills.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task:
Summative task #1:
Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 4.1. Essential Knowledge: 4-5, 7-12.
Summative Task #2:
Evidence of patient experience x2 (Each Performance Criteria, Essential Knowledge & Skills assessed twice).
Performance criteria: 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.5. Essential Knowledge: 1-2. Essential Skills: 1.7.
Other Information
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 3 of Dental Hospital. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
Assignments will be marked as Satisfactory/Not satisfactory.
All summative assessments (2) must be demonstrated satisfactorily against elements and demonstrated essential knowledge & skills.
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