Course Title: Take impressions and construct study models

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: DENT5808

Course Title: Take impressions and construct study models

School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)

Course Contact : Paulette Smith

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411403

Course Contact Email:paulette.smith@rmit.edu.au


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Nominal Hours: 25

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

HLTIN403B – Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
TAFEDH006 - Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth
 

Course Description

This unit is concerned with the knowledge and skills dealing with the taking of impressions and the construction of study models, including those used in orthodontics.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH011 Take impressions and construct study models

Element:

1. Assess the patient

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Equipment, materials and instruments required for the patient‟s treatment have been assembled prior to ushering the patient in
1.2 Patient‟s medical history is confirmed and adjustments are made to the dental surgery to accommodate the patient‟s needs
1.3 Prescription is interpreted where required
1.4 Procedure is clearly explained to the patient/carer/ guardian to inform and reassure patient and confirm consent
1.5 Oral cavity is prepared for impression procedure

Element:

2. Select impression materials

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Impression tray is selected for the requirements and the patient
2.2 Modifications to impression tray are carried out where necessary to assure comfort and accuracy

Element:

3. Select and prepare impression materials

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Correct materials are chosen for procedure
3.2 Patients‟ comfort and indications for the use of particular materials are considered
3.3 Materials are prepared and used in accordance with manufacturers‟ instructions, infection control guidelines and OHS requirements

Element:

4. Perform impression taking procedure

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Seat the patient appropriately and provide clear instructions to inform and prepare them for the impression taking procedure
4.2 Monitor the patient during and post impression taking procedure to ensure their comfort and safety
4.3 Place the impression tray and manage oral tissues to ensure an accurate impression is taken for the identified purpose
4.4 Take a bite registration if required
4.5 Implement safe work practices in accordance with OHS requirements and impression disinfected according to NHMRC infection guidelines to prepare and transport the impression(s) to a dental laboratory with accompanying work documentation
4.6 Document details of procedure in accordance with standard procedures and relevant guidelines

Element:

5. Pour and trim impression models

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Select appropriate materials and apparatus and following manufacturer‟s instructions, mix and pour the impressions
5.2 Allow appropriate setting time
5.3 Remove models from the impression intact and are inspected for defects                                                  5.4 Rectify defects if possible and trim models in accordance with requirements

Element:

6. Finish model

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Model is recovered intact from impression
6.2 Model is inspected for defects
6.3 Models are trimmed according to requirements

Learning Outcomes


On completion of this unit you will have developed the knowledge and skills dealing with the taking of impressions and the construction of study models, including those used in orthodontics.


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 pre-reading, clinical practice.
Online activities are strongly encouraged to prepare for, support and extend learning.
 


Teaching Schedule

A final schedule will be issued by the teacher at the commencement of the course (unit).
Timetable will indicate face-to-face and on-line activities and how these address learning elements.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Written.

Clinical.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment for this course forms part of the Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene).
Training is mapped to the Australian Dental Council June 2011 “Professional attributes and competencies of the newly qualified dental hygienist” and the Dental Board of Australia “Scope of Practice”.
Students must abide by the 2012 “ADA Guidelines for Infection Control Second Edition”, 2010 NHMRC “Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare” and Worksafe Victoria “Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007”.
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. Please refer to definition of Vocational Competency (http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=xjog855ryrtq;STATUS=A;SECTION=3;PAGE_AUTHOR=Penny%20Mercer).
Assessment is undertaken through successful completion of all assessment activities and classroom, project & industry participation. Assessment will also be undertaken replicating workplace conditions (as far as possible), and where relevant undertaken in the clinical setting. 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.
The RMIT assessment policy outlines your responsibilities as a RMIT student as well as those of your teachers (http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse%3BID%3Dm7g4l18jk1bpz). 

 


 


Assessment Matrix

All summative assessments listed are compulsory for a successful outcome.

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