Course Title: Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: DENT5812

Course Title: Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 100

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

HLTFA301B - Apply first aid
TAFEDH032 - Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501A - Analyse oral status
TAFEDH010 - Research and evaluate patient dental and health history to prevent and/or manage emergencies
TAFEDH013 – Interpret and analyse patient medical and drug history
 

Course Description

This unit deals with the identification, recognition and recording of oral pathologies and the role of the Dental Hygienist in contributing to diagnosis and management of these conditions in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Specialists. It also describes the application of knowledge in oral medicine and pathology required to investigate, interpret and analyse a patient’s medical history and available health information in order to individualise their dental hygiene management.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH014 Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

Element:

1. Identify, recognise and record deviations from the normal appearance and function of oral tissues

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify the presence of oral pathology and the affect of a systemic disease in the oral cavity.
1.2 Describe the changes occurring at a cellular level and relate them to clinical signs and symptoms.
1.3 Accurately record a detailed description of medical history and clinical findings in patient records using a descriptive professional vocabulary.
1.4 Notation of pathological lesions should include a description of the size, appearance and location.

Element:

2. Identify the causative factors for the development of common oral conditions and systemic conditions with oral manifestations and apply this knowledge in the prevention of disease

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Describe the aetiology of a range of common oral conditions and systemic conditions which may have an effect on the oral cavity
2.2 Apply preventive strategies within the scope of dental hygiene practice to reduce the occurrence and severity of these conditions

Element:

3. Collaborate with a dentist or dental specialist to manage oral pathologies and the oral effects of systemic conditions

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Discuss medical history and pathology findings with the dentist/dental specialist.
3.2 Individualise treatment plans and patient management in response to the presence of common systemic disease or oral pathology
3.3 Refer oral conditions outside the scope of dental hygiene practice to the dentist for advice or management.

Learning Outcomes


On completion of this unit you will have the skills to identify, recognise and record oral pathologies and the role of the Dental Hygienist in contributing to diagnosis and management of these conditions in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Specialists. It also describes the application of knowledge in oral medicine and pathology required to investigate, interpret and analyse a patient’s medical history and available health information in order to individualise their dental hygiene management.


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. Oral presentation. 


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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