Course Title: Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: DENT5814

Course Title: Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

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

Program Manager: Mr Nicholas Greer

Telephone: +61 3 9341 1420

Email nicholas.greer@rmit.edu.au

 

 

Ms. Angie Ioannidis Telephone: +61 3 9341 1407 Email angie.ioannidis@rmit.edu.au

 

 

Nominal Hours: 30

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

TAFEDH003 - Analyse oral status
TAFEDH012 - Apply reflective practice and critical thinking and analysis in dental health
TAFEDH015 – Manage patients with simple to complex dental hygiene treatment needs
 

Course Description

This unit deals with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that underpin the use of fluoride and chemotherapeutic agents in dentistry as both therapeutic and preventive treatment measures.
It includes the design, delivery and evaluation of customized fluoride programs and/or chemotherapeutic agents that promote oral health and control dental disease on an ongoing basis.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH016 Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease

Element:

1. Prepare and present surgery

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Prepare, gather and dispense all equipment, materials
and instruments required for the patient’s treatment
(including for any procedure(s) to be undertaken in
addition to fluoride/chemotherapeutic agent application)

1.2 Prepare the surgery to cater for any predetermined
special needs of the patient as determined from the
case notes and/or patient’s immediate needs
1.3 Set up and maintain equipment and instruments
according to relevant guidelines for instrument care and
maintenance
1.4 Adhere to safety precautions during the preparation,
facilitation and management of the patient and fluoride
and/or chemotherapeutic agent

 

Element:

2. Devise and implement a fluoride therapy and/or chemotherapeutic agent preventive strategy to address identified oral conditions and disease

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assess the patient’s caries risk level and select
appropriate on-going fluoride/chemotherapeutic agent
delivery according to evidence based criteria, to address
the patient’s identified oral conditions and disease
2.2 Determine causative factors for dentinal hypersensitivity
through:
 clinical investigation
 patient questioning
 radiographic interpretation
where appropriate and as indicated by legislative
guidelines, to confirm the need for the use of a fluoride
and/or chemotherapeutic agent
2.3 Inform the supervising dentist on the format of the
fluoride and/or chemotherapeutic agent program and
approval is received and confirmed

Element:

3. Prepare and assess the patient for fluoride and/or chemotherapeutic agent application

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Review the patient’s medical history, records and
treatment plan to confirm treatment prescription and
eliminate any contraindications of use
3.2 Select fluoride and/or chemotherapeutic agents and
devices according to current evidence based criteria,
clinical findings, patient risk assessment category and
relevant guidelines
3.3 Provide an explanation of the fluoride and/or
chemotherapeutic agent selection and application
procedure for the patient. Adhering to the principles of
informed consent, the patient is informed of possible
negative outcomes resulting from any planned
treatment. Consent is confirmed with the patient
providing opportunity for questions

Element:

4. Apply topical fluoride and/or chemotherapeutic agent

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Select appropriate apparatus and materials with
consideration to specified patient requirements
4.2 Following manufacturer’s instruction and
recommendations, fluoride and/or chemotherapeutic
agents are applied in accordance to the formulated
dental hygiene treatment plan

4.3 Monitor patient comfort and safety during the procedure
following occupational health, safety and welfare
guidelines and infection control policies and guidelines
4.4 Inform the patient directly following completion of the
procedure, of post-operative instructions and provide an
opportunity to ask questions
4.5 Provide the patient with clear home usage instruction of
a fluoride and/or chemotherapeutic agent to support ongoing
management/prevention of dental disease and
dentinal hypersensitivity and is supported by
demonstration
4.6 Plan, monitor and review patient compliance, treatment
progress, outcomes and safety of use of the fluoride
and/or chemotherapeutic agent (s)
4.7 Make modifications as required and determined by
patient progress, compliance and needs

Learning Outcomes


Please refer to the Elements of Competency.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is co-delivered in a cluster (Clinical Practice 4) in conjunction with TAFE015 manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs, TAFE016 Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease, TAFE017 Interpret clinical data to classify periodontal health, TAFE019 Preform a nutritional oral health assessment and TAFE023 Provide dental hygiene care of individuals with special needs.

You must enrol in all five units delivered in this cluster and all learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies.

The learning activities have been designed to help students to achieve learning outcomes of this unit:

  • Facilitator led classroom based lecture and or workshop using PowerPoint Presentations
  • Written classroom tasks
  • Demonstration and classroom discussion
  • Group discussions
  • Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
  • Clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session/completion of practical worksheets
  • Online learning resources accessed via myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard
  • Self managed research to support completion of assessment tasks.


Teaching Schedule

This unit is co-delivered in a cluster (Clinical Practice 4) in conjunction with TAFE015 manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs, TAFE016 Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease, TAFE017 Interpret clinical data to classify periodontal health, TAFE019 Preform a nutritional oral health assessment and TAFE023 Provide dental hygiene care of individuals with special needs.

The unit is delivered as per the timetable issued on Induction Day and is also located on BlackBoard. The classes will be delivered, on level 3 or 2 of Building 154, RMIT (within the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne) or in the undergraduate clinic Level 2 Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. There will be opportunity for you to attend clinics off site.

Notification will be provided via student email if the date or location changes.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources. Students will be provided with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard).

  • RMIT ADOH prescribed textbooks
  • RMIT Studies (Blackboard) for RMIT Online resources.
  • RMIT Library for textbooks and other resources.
  • RMIT Library (Dental Guides): http://rmit.libguides.com/dental   


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 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 Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass 1

Ass 2


Ass 3


Ass 4

1.1

X

X

 

 

1.2

X

X

 

 

1.3

X

X

X

 

2.1

X

 

X

 

2.2

X

 

X

 

2.3

X

 

X

 

3.1

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

 

3.3

X

X

X

 

3.4

X

 

 

 

3.5

X

 

 

 

4.1

X

X

X

 

4.2

X

 

X

 

4.3

X

 

X

X

5.1

X

X

X

X

5.2

X

X

 

X

5.3

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

This unit is co-delivered in a cluster Clinical Practice 4 (CP4) (Clinical Practice 4) in conjunction with TAFE015 manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs, TAFE016 Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease, TAFE017 Interpret clinical data to classify periodontal health, TAFE019 Preform a nutritional oral health assessment and TAFE023 Provide dental hygiene care of individuals with special needs.

Assessment Task 1: Clinical practice with completion of logbook and Clinical Observation & feedback logbook

 

The Logbook and Clinical Observation & feedback Logbook is completed in the practical sessions.

 

Students will attempt the assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be graded with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the CP4 Assessment Outline. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

 

Feedback to students will be provided at an allocated time at RMIT.

 

Assessment Task 2: Written theory examination

 

This is conducted as per timetable. The written test will be conducted under supervision at RMIT under exam conditions. Detailed information will be discussed with students during their attendance to lectures.

 

In order to achieve a satisfactory result, student must score 70% of the overall mark. Feedback to students will be provided at an allocated time at RMIT.

 

 

Assessment Task 3: Case Study Presentation

Students will submit the case Study Presentation and they will be graded with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the CP4 Assessment Outline. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

Feedback to students will be provided at an allocated time at RMIT.

 

Assessment Task 4: Case Study Presentation (oral)

Students will submit the case Study Presentation and they will be graded with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the CP4 Assessment Outline. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

Feedback to students will be provided at an allocated time at RMIT.

 

Assessment Task 5: Special needs case study

Students will submit the Special needs case study and they will be graded with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the CP4 Assessment Outline. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

Feedback to students will be provided at an allocated time at RMIT.


Assessment Matrix

AS PER ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

Other Information

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Disability Liaison Unit: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/disability  

Plagiarism

RMIT University requires that you present only YOUR work for assessment.

Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is the presentation of the work or idea of another person. Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course. Please note: It is also a disciplinary offence to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student. When signing the coversheet (electronic or paper based), you are declaring that the work is not plagiarised.

Special Consideration

Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information via the RMIT website http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  if they believe that to complete assessment for this unit by the submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date. The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.

RMIT Assessment Appeal Process

Students may appeal against their assessment result as per the information via the RMIT website. The Appeals Against Assessment policy and procedure applies to all coursework programs in all careers. The appeal process is staged and students are required to follow each stage in order to ensure their full entitlement to appeal, this is available on http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nwjxaifdrgle (unresolved)

Attendance

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensure the maximum opportunity to gain competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options that may be available to you with the Program Coordinator. For more information go to:

 http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

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