Course Title: Implement an individualised oral hygiene program

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: DENT5848C

Course Title: Implement an individualised oral hygiene program

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

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6157 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Course Contact: Rachael Starr

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1420

Course Contact Email: rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Ms. Eleanor Schroeder

Vocational Educator

(W) +61 3 9341 1412

(E) eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 330

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

Assumed knowledge and skills from the successful completion of the Diploma of Dental Technology.

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an individualised oral hygiene program and promote oral health.

This unit applies to dental assistants and to other health care workers who are actively involved in promoting the general well-being of patients through promotion of healthy eating habits and good oral health.

 

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDEN004 Implement an individualised oral hygiene program

Element:

1.Implement a prescribed oral health education program

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow a prescribed oral health education program

1.2 Review patient's current oral hygiene routines

1.3 Provide information on the causes and prevention of oral diseases to patient or carer appropriately and completely using language that can be easily understood

1.4 Provide an appropriate environment for patient or carer to ask questions and become involved in improving their oral health

1.5 Actively encourage patient or carer to follow an effective individual oral health program

1.6 Implement a review strategy to determine the effectiveness of the oral health education program

Element:

2. Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to patient or carer

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Demonstrate the presence of plaque to patient or carer using disclosing solution

2.2 Demonstrate a variety of relevant oral hygiene techniques specific to patient needs

2.3 Provide information about the advantages of different oral hygiene techniques and involve patient or carer in the decision-making process

2.4 Assist patient or carer in implementing relevant oral hygiene techniques

2.5 Demonstrate how to use appropriate aids specific to patient needs and necessary to achieve and maintain effective oral hygiene

2.6 Evaluate patient or carer oral hygiene techniques and give further instruction when appropriate

2.7 Provide information appropriately on the effectiveness and availability of fluoride as directed by the operator

Element:

3. Provide appropriate advice on cariogenic food and drinks

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Involve patient or carer in a review of current dietary habits

3.2 Develop and give patient or carer appropriate information on acids and fermentable carbohydrates in a manner they can understand

3.3 Actively encourage patient or carer to ask questions or express views

Element:

4. Perform a saliva diagnostic test and record the results

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Provide full details of the procedure to patient or carer

4.2 Provide specific instructions to patient or carer before the appointment where a saliva diagnostic test is planned

4.3 Select and prepare appropriate materials for a saliva diagnostic test

4.4 Perform a resting or unstimulated saliva test and record the result in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

4.5 Perform a stimulated saliva test and record the result in accordance with manufacturers' instructions

Element:

5. Implement a prescribed prevention program to suit an individual patient

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Provide information appropriately, and as directed by the operator, on lifestyle change to assist with diminished salivary flow

5.2 Provide appropriate information on materials that can provide additional external protection to the teeth

5.3 Explain methods to increase salivary stimulation as directed by the operator

5.4 Assist the patient or carers to implement prescribed oral hygiene programs in response to saliva quality and composition


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course you will be able to:

 

1.Implement a prescribed oral health education program

2. Demonstrate oral hygiene techniques to patient or carer

3. Provide appropriate advice on cariogenic food and drinks

4. Perform a saliva diagnostic test and record the results

5. Implement a prescribed prevention program to suit an individual patient


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency.  You will be observed and assessed through your planned activities throughout the duration of the course.

- Face to Face classes

- Simulated Workplace Learning

- Online learning

- Other forms of structured teaching and learning


Teaching Schedule

As per Timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.  

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:  Task 1

Written test #1

Assessment: Task 2

Clinic log book activities

Assessment: Task 3

Written test #2

Assessment: Task 4

Oral presentation

 


Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competence and have provided complete and appropriate information to at least 10 different patients including:'

 

Assessment:  Task 1

Written test #1

Assessment:Task 2

Clinic log book activities

Assessment:Task 3

Written test #2

Assessment:Task 4

Oral presentation


Assessment Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

Assessment 4

1.1

 

X

 

1.2

 

X

 

 x

1.3

 

X

 

 x

1.4

 

X

 

 x

1.5

 

X

 

 x

1.6

 

X

 

 x

2.1

 

 x

 

 x

2.2

 

 x

 

 x

2.3

 

X

 

 x

2.4

 

 x

 

 x

2.5

 

        x

 

 x

2.6

 

 

 x

2.7

 

X

 

X

3.1

 

X

 

X

3.2

 

X

 

X

3.3

 

 x

 

X

4.1

 

 x

 

 x

4.2

 

 x

 

 x

4.3

 

 x

 

 x

4.4

 

 x

 

 x

4.5

 

 x

 

 x

5.1

 

X

 

 x

5.2

 

X

 

 x

5.3

 

X

 

 x

5.4

 

 

 x

Other Information

  

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/assessment-forms  to find more information about late submissions.


Special consideration: 
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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