Course Title: Apply and remove periodontal dressings and remove sutures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: DENT5806
Course Title: Apply and remove periodontal dressings and remove sutures
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact: Sue Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Sonia Moore
sonia.moore@rmit.edu.au
Tel: 9341 1419
Nominal Hours: 15
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
HLTIN403B – Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
TAFEDH006 - Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth
TAFEDH012 - Apply reflective practice and critical thinking and analysis in dental health
Course Description
This unit deals with the knowledge, skills, values and behaviors required to apply periodontal dressings, and to remove periodontal dressings and sutures post surgically.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH009 Apply and remove periodontal dressings and remove sutures |
Element: |
1. Prepare and present surgery |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Equipment, materials and instruments required for the patient’s treatment are gathered and arranged within the treatment cubicle |
Element: |
2. Prepare and assess patient |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Patient’s medical history and records are reviewed to confirm treatment prescriptions |
Element: |
3. Apply periodontal dressing |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Periodontal dressing material is mixed and applied to the wound surface |
Element: |
4. Remove a periodontal dressing post surgically |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Patient’s well being following surgery is confirmed |
Element: |
5. Remove sutures post surgically |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Suture removal procedure is communicated to the patient |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have the knowledge, skills, values and behaviors required to apply periodontal dressings, and to remove periodontal dressings and sutures post surgically.
Details of Learning Activities
Activities for this course include
- lectures
- online learning materials
- SIM lab activities
Teaching Schedule
Date | Topic | Assessment |
11th September | ONLINE activity: Periodontal surgery & sutures |
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14th September | ONLINE activity: periodontal dressings | |
15th September | SIM Lab working with dressings. Group A morning. Group B afternoon | |
23rd September |
Perio dressings PRAC Student to student SIM LAB: Suture removal |
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24th September | Clinic: Removal of periodontal dressing | |
25th September | ONLINE: Exam preparation Self-assessment quiz |
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12th October | Written exam | |
13th October | SIM Lab | Practical assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A complete list is provided at Orientation and on Blackboard |
References
Other Resources
A range of other resources are provided on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- 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
Assessment
Assessment Tasks | |
Assessment 1: |
Clinical practice, logbook and observation |
Assessment 2: |
Written theory examination |
Assessment 3: |
(Oral) Case Study Presentation(s) |
Assessment 4: |
Special needs case study Assignment |
Assessment 4: |
Case Study Presentation |
Assessment 4: | Clinical (scaling) practical |
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria Covered |
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Ass 4 |
Ass 5 |
Ass 6 |
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1.5 |
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2.1 |
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2.3 |
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2.4 |
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2.5 |
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X |
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3.1 |
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X |
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3.2 |
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3.3 |
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X |
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3.4 |
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X |
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4.1 |
X |
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X |
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4.2 |
X |
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4.3 |
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4.4 |
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4.5 |
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4.6 |
X |
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X |
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5.1 |
X |
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5.2 |
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5.3 |
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5.5 |
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5.6 |
X |
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X |
X |
5.7 |
X |
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X |
X |
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 Written Exam 1 hour 12th October
Task 2 Practical assessment 1 hour 13th October
Assessment Matrix
Available on Blackboard
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.
• For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Note: The Pass mark for the exams is 60%.
Practical assessment: student must be deemed competent for all criteria. Students will be provided wit ha second opportunity to demonstrate competency in the SIM lab if necessary.
Students are required to pass exams and clinicals to achieve Competency overall for this course.
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