Course Title: Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: DENT5832C

Course Title: Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia

School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4320 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Course Contact : Ms. Suzanne Dellas 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: 200

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
 HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processesHLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist the dentist or dental specialist in carrying out oral health care procedures on clients under general anaesthesia

All procedures are carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, State/Territory legislative requirements and organisation policy

The demonstration of all performance criteria is to be under the direction of the dentist or dental specialist


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDA408D Assist in oral health care procedures during general anaesthesia

Element:

1. Prepare the client for oral health care procedures under general anaesthesia

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Provide written prescribed pre-operative and post-operative instructions to the client and/or carer prior to the general anaesthetic session
1.2 Confirm and document arrangements for the provision of an escort following the procedure
1.3 Provide an appropriate environment for the client and/or carer to ask questions
1.4 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the client's necessary charts and records
1.5 Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with dental practice/organisation policy and procedures

Element:

2. Select and prepare equipment, instruments, materials and medicaments applicable for oral health care procedures under general anaesthesia

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Prepare the equipment, instruments materials and medicaments for the planned procedure
2.2 Arrange instruments in order of use in accordance with operator requirements

Element:

3. Assist the operator during general anaesthesia

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Give personal protective equipment to the client and members of the dental team
3.2 Follow standard operating suite /theatre policy and procedures
3.3 Select and transfer safely the correct dental instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments
3.4 Assist the operator, when required, to monitor the client airway and vital signs as allowed by legislation
3.5 Record accurately and legibly the oral health care treatment given, materials used and medicaments prescribed

Learning Outcomes


1.1 Provide written prescribed pre-operative and post-operative instructions to the client and/or carer prior to the general anaesthetic session
1.2 Confirm and document arrangements for the provision of an escort following the procedure
1.3 Provide an appropriate environment for the client and/or carer to ask questions
1.4 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the client’s necessary charts and records
1.5 Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with dental practice/organisation policy and procedures

2.1 Prepare the equipment, instruments materials and medicaments for the planned procedure
2.2 Arrange instruments in order of use in accordance with operator requirements

3.1 Give personal protective equipment to the client and members of the dental team
3.2 Follow standard operating suite /theatre policy and procedures
3.3 Select and transfer safely the correct dental instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments
3.4 Assist the operator, when required, to monitor the client airway and vital signs as allowed by legislation
3.5 Record accurately and legibly the oral health care treatment given, materials used and medicaments prescribed


Details of Learning Activities

 Facilitator leads class discussion and class activities based on the student’s clinical experience based on the following topics.

  • Introduction to General Anaesthesia I
  • Introduction to General Anaesthesia II
  • Infection Control in G.A.
  • Legal and Ethcial considerations in G.A.
  • Anatomy and Physiology I & II
  • Anatomy of the head and neck
  • Pharmacology in G.A. for dental procedures
  • Oral health care procedures under G.A.
  • Post operative complications
  • Patient managment and G.A.
  • Stages of G.A. and the role of the D.A.


Teaching Schedule

Attendance to RMIT as per Certificate IV in Dental Assisiting (General Anaesthetic) timetable.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

There are no prescribed textbooks.


References

Bird, D., Robinson, D. (2012)  Modern Dental Assisting 10th Ed. W.B. Saunders, Sydney.


Other Resources


 

  • Modern Dental Assisting
  • Introduction to General Anaesthesia
  • Basic Anaesthesia
  • ACORN Standards (2010 - 2011)
  • Australian College of Operating Room Nurses
  • myRMIT (BlackBoard)
  • Workplace Manuals


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include demonstration of underpinning knowledge, and skills; assessment activities may include written tests, written work, practical assessments and a workplace assessment.
 


Assessment Tasks

To successfully complete the unit  of competency the student must complete the following:

  • Written assignments
  • Practical assessments
  • Workplace assessment
  • LogBook

 

A NYC (Not Yet Competent) result is managed as follows:

  • The marked coversheet will provide the student on what questions are deemed not yet competent.
  • The student may make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to discuss the result and the re-enrolment process


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Please Note: Students may apply for, "Special Consideration" or an "Extension of Seven Days" (as per information provided in the Student Handbook) via the RMIT Website http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration\ where they believe factors beyond their control have affected their academic performance.
Special consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date. Special consideration is not granted automatically on application.
 

Application for extension of time for submission of work (where the assessment tasks will be submitted within seven days). 
 

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