Course Title: Analyse oral status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: DENT5800
Course Title: Analyse oral status
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 93411412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
This unit should be assessed after the achievement of
TAFEDH032 - Confirm physical health status
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the application of in-depth level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to analyse available health information in relation to dental health.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH003 Analyse oral status |
Element: |
1. Analyse health information |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Analyse client health information in relation to oral |
Element: |
2. Analyse oral health information |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Compare and contrast distinguishing characteristics of |
Element: |
3. Analyse and identify developmental stages from zygote to birth for the face, primitive mouth and oral cavity |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess and respond to planning dental treatment for a |
Element: |
4. Analyse and interpret oral microbiology and immunology |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify and apply basic anatomical and histological |
Element: |
5. Plan action(s) to address identified oral health status |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Apply detailed understanding of anatomy, physiology |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed an in-depth level of knowledge of anatomy and physiology required to analyse available health information in relation to dental health.
Details of Learning Activities
Attendance at lectures and tutorials
- Participate in clinical discussions and role plays/ case studies with regards to:
- Client History Taking
- Oral Examination
- Individualised dental hygiene care plan.
- Preparation of the clinical environment for treatment of clients
- Identify hard and soft tissue structures of the head and neck
- class presentations group and individual
- teacher led presentations
- individual research
- self directed learning
Teaching Schedule
Classes will commence in Semester 1 and be delivered in 3 hour blocks. Each class will include teacher led presentations, workbook activities, group collaboration and self directed learning opportunities
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Wilkins, E. "Cinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist" |
Other Resources
recommended reading and references as uploaded on blackboard, including classroom presentations
Overview of Assessment
Assessment comprise a Practical assessment and a written exam
Assessment Tasks
Written short answer tests
completion of relevant chapters in workbook
Case study- oral presentation on the Pregnant patient group work
Theory Examination
Practical Assessment
(History taking)
Assessment Matrix
Class participation and formative assessments 30%
Written exam 50 % (70%pass mark)
Practical assessment 20%
Other Information
Critical aspects for assessment
and evidence required to
demonstrate competency in this
unit:
candidates must demonstrate their ability to apply
essential knowledge identified for this competency unit
before undertaking independent workplace application
this competency unit should be assessed in conjunction
with relevant competency unit(s) in delivery of the
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
evidence must demonstrate the individual’s ability to
apply their knowledge within the requirements of dental
hygiene practice
consistency of performance should be demonstrated over
the required range of workplace situations relevant to an
identified work role
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