Course Title: Take impressions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: DENT5248C

Course Title: Take impressions

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6123 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Course Contact: mark doherty

Course Contact Phone: (03) 9341 1407

Course Contact Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Craig McCracken craig.mccracken@rmit.edu 9341 1410
Zanne Frazer zanne.frazer@rmit.edu.au 9341 1402
Olga Tsibidis olga.tsibidis@rmit.edu.au 9341 1410

Nominal Hours: 75

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

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work

Course Description

Take a range of impressions for clients who are partialy dentate or edentulous


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDP603C Take impressions

Element:

1. Assess the client

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Confirm client's medical history
1.2 Interpret prescription where required
1.3 Provide full details of the procedure to the client and/or carer
1.4 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
1.5 Select the equipment and instruments for the impression
1.6 Prepare personal protective equipment for the client and members of the dental team
1.7 Adjust the dental clinic to accommodate the client's needs

Element:

2. Select impression tray and modify if required

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select an appropriate impression tray for the technique and the client
2.2 Modify the impression tray where necessary to assure comfort and accuracy

Element:

3. Select and prepare impression materials

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Select impression materials in accordance with desired outcome
3.2 Consider clients' comfort and the indications for the use of particular materials
3.3 Prepare the correct materials and medicaments using the correct technique, to the correct consistency and quantity required
3.4 Modify materials where indicated

Element:

4. Perform impression taking procedure

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Implement standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection
4.2 Position and prepare the client for the procedure
4.3 Instruct client on participation during the procedure
4.4 Place impression tray and mixed material in client's mouth
4.5 Carry-out muscle trimming
4.6 Monitor and reassure the client throughout the procedure and provide first aid support if required
4.7 Remove the impression when set
4.8 Examine the client's mouth for injury and impression material debris following removal of the impression
4.9 Restore the client's comfort and appearance
4.10 Document details of the procedure in accordance with standard procedures and relevant guidelines
4.11 Assess the quality of the impression for the required prosthetic appliance


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this unit you will have the skills and knowledge required to take a range of impressions for clients who are dentate or edentulous.


Details of Learning Activities

Research the following:
• Legal issues relating to health records management; consent, duty of care; confidentiality
• Denture bearing areas and oral pathology
Participate in individual/team scenarios/role plays/case studies dealing with
• Client history taking
• Oral examination – visual and digital
• Charting
• Treatment planning
• Advice to clients
• impression taking

Participate in simulated workplace scenarios for:
• client history taking
• oral examination
• charting
• treatment planning
• advice to clients
• impression taking
In the supervised clinical environment perform
• client history taking
• oral examination
• charting
• treatment planning
• advice to clients
• impression taking
 


Teaching Schedule


• Relevant current legislation and guidelines
• Impression Taking
• Impression materials
• Impression tray alternatives
• Instruments and equipment
• Interpersonal communication
• Behaviour management techniques
• Time & task management
• Implementing current NHMRC infection control guidelines
• Occupational health and safety
Teachers: Zanne Frazer, Craig McCracken, Olga Tsibidis, Patricia Iliopolos & Peter Daffy


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

"Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases" by G.Laskaris (Thieme books) "Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient" 5th Ed. by R M Basker and J C Davenport (Blackwell Munksgaard books) The Royal Australian College of General Practicianers – New Guide to Medicines and Drugs DK Publications
 


References


Other Resources

Online research.

RMIT Library


Overview of Assessment

Impression technique clinically demonstrated. Patient records reviewed.


Assessment Tasks

Report on impression taking procedures, materials, instruments and equipment - Word processed patient record report for every patient treated
Assessor: Zanne Frazer

Case Studies– presentation patients (Patient records)- Written report (patient record) and oral presentation
Assessor: Zanne Frazer

 

Complete journal of experience in relation to outcomes of clinical experience placement - Word processed patient record report for every patient treated
Assessor: Zanne Frazer
 

* Co assessed with this will be elements of HLTHIR501A:- Maintain an effective health work environment, HLTIN301C:- Comply with infection control policies and procedures and HLTWHS401A:- Maintain WHS processes*

Pool of Clinical Observers: Zanne Frazer, Patricia Iliopolos, Craig McCracken, Olga Tsibidis, Julie Stirton, Peter Daffy& Dr Evelyn Soh

 



 


Assessment Matrix

Perform elements and performance criteria of competence as designated for this unit of competence to the required standard consistently across a range of variables during clinical placement See critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit. . Consistent clinical demonstration addressing all the performance criteria across a wide range of variables. 80% Evidenced via thorough completion of clinical logbook.
Patient records and case histories addressing performance criteria. 20%


*All assessment tasks must be successfully completed before competency can be obtained
 

Other Information

Clinical logbook must be kept up to date.
Clinical priviledges will be removed if theory is not passed progressively.

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