Course Title: Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: DENT5812

Course Title: Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

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 9341 1406

Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 100

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 achievement of the following
related competency units:

HLTFA301B - Apply first aid
TAFEDH032 - Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501A - Analyse oral status
TAFEDH010 - Research and evaluate patient dental and health history to prevent and/or manage emergencies
TAFEDH013 – Interpret and analyse patient medical and drug history
 

Course Description

This unit deals with the identification, recognition and recording of oral pathologies and the role of the Dental Hygienist in contributing to diagnosis and management of these conditions in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Specialists. It also describes the application of knowledge in oral medicine and pathology required to investigate, interpret and analyse a patient’s medical history and available health information in order to individualise their dental hygiene management.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH014 Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

Element:

1. Identify, recognise and record deviations from the normal appearance and function of oral tissues

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify the presence of oral pathology and the affect of
a systemic disease in the oral cavity.
1.2 Describe the changes occurring at a cellular level and
relate them to clinical signs and symptoms.
1.3 Accurately record a detailed description of medical
history and clinical findings in patient records using a
descriptive professional vocabulary.
1.4 Notation of pathological lesions should include a
description of the size, appearance and location

Element:

2. Identify the causative factors for the development of common oral conditions and systemic conditions with oral manifestations and apply this knowledge in the prevention of disease

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Describe the aetiology of a range of common oral
conditions and systemic conditions which may have an
effect on the oral cavity
2.2 Apply preventive strategies within the scope of dental
hygiene practice to reduce the occurrence and severity
of these conditions

Element:

3. Collaborate with a dentist or dental specialist to manage oral pathologies and the oral effects of systemic conditions

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Discuss medical history and pathology findings with the
dentist/dental specialist.
3.2 Individualise treatment plans and patient management
in response to the presence of common systemic
disease or oral pathology.
3.3 Refer oral conditions outside the scope of dental
hygiene practice to the dentist for advice or
management.


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this unit you will have the skills to identify, recognise and record oral pathologies and the role of the Dental Hygienist in contributing to diagnosis and management of these conditions in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Specialists. It also describes the application of knowledge in oral medicine and pathology required to investigate, interpret and analyse a patient’s medical history and available health information in order to individualise their dental hygiene management.


Details of Learning Activities

 

Includes a combination of some or all of the following, Class attendance and participation, individual or group project work, e-learning, self-directed learning, Blackboard collaborate.
Pre-Clinical and clinical practice in the simulation lab / undergraduate teaching clinic, role-play/simulation
 


Teaching Schedule

Second year subject


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


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

Assessment

The assessment for this unit from part of the cluster Clinical Pracice 4 (CP4), refer to the CP4 Assessment outline

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: 

Clinical practice, logbook and observation

Assessment 2:

Written theory examination

         

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass 1

Ass 2

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

 

1.4

X

 

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

 

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

 

3.3

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

Assessment for this course forms part of the Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental hygiene)
Refer to the Australian Dental Council June 2011 document “Professional attributes and competencies of the newly qualified dental hygienist for additional information”
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic.
Assessment is typically based around written and/or online tests, assignments, reflective journals, evidence portfolio’s, logbooks and/or practical demonstrations.
Competency based training requires the student to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
Assessment is undertaken through successful completion of all assessment activities and classroom, project & industry participation.
Assessments are spaced across the duration of the course, in order for your teacher to provide you with progressive feedback.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An RMIT assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf ) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document, the Assessment policies and procedures manual (http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc).

 


Assessment Matrix

May include:

observation in the work place with questioning to address
appropriate application of knowledge

  • written assignments/projects/exam
  • case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
  • questioning – verbal and written
  • completion of clinical log book

70% Pass mark

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