Course Title: Identify and interpret findings on a dental radiograph
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: DENT5816
Course Title: Identify and interpret findings on a dental radiograph
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact : Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411412
Course Contact Email:eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Marcella Sabo Tel 9341 1409
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
HLTDA410B - Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice
HLTDA411B - Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image
HLTDA412B - Produce a radiographic image
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and interpret dental radiographic presentation(s) to support dental hygiene diagnosis and clinical practice.
Interpretation and diagnosis should be based on collaborative communication between the dentist, dental specialist and the dental hygienist.
All tasks are carried out in accordance with state or territory legislative requirements.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH018 Identify and interpret findings on a dental radiograph |
Element: |
2. Identify and interpret radiographic presentation of normal dental anatomy |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Using a systematic approach, view dental radiographs to identify normal radiographic presentation of dental anatomy |
Element: |
1. Identify dental radiograph requirements for diagnostic interpretation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Perform a critical analysis on dental radiographs for diagnostic purposes in relation to film: development/processing density and contrast sharpness of detail distortion of images |
Element: |
3. Identify and interpret radiographic presentation of pathologic lesions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Utilize a systematic approach, view dental radiographs to compare and contrast normal radiographic dental anatomy to abnormal radiographic dental anatomy in reference to: breaks in continuity, asymmetry, change in size |
Element: |
4. Identify and interpret radiographic changes due to common aetiology and dental anomalies |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Using a systematic approach, view dental radiographs to compare and contrast normal radiographic dental anatomy to abnormal radiographic dental anatomy in reference to: 4.2 Correlate radiographic interpretation to clinical findings,practice, patient management and maintenance |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to identify and interpret dental radiographic presentation(s) to support dental hygiene diagnosis and clinical practice.
Details of Learning Activities
These include: Online learning, lectures, tutorial and SIM Lab activities
Teaching Schedule
| Date | Topic | Assessment |
| April 17th | 1.Online learning activity, normal anatomical landmarks, learning task on errors | |
| 28th | 2. Theory class, radiographic interpretation and anomalies | |
| May 1st | 3. Online research task, Interpretation of radiographs - Acquired abnormalities | |
| 7th | 4. Theory class, dental caries | |
| 18th | 5.Interpret findings on radiographs, case studies, SIM LAB | |
| June 1st | 6.Interpret findings on radiographs, case studies, SIM LAB Oral presentations | |
| 3rd | Patient case 10 min. per student | Task 1 Oral assessment |
| 5th | Radiographic interpretation of radiographs | Task 2 Online test |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A complete book list will be provided during Orientation and is available on Blackboard |
References
Other Resources
A range of additional resources and references will be provided through My Studies on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include written tasks and a Clinical assessment
Assessment Tasks
There are two summative tasks
Task 1 Oral presentation of case study 3rd June
Task 2 Online test 1.5 hrs.5th June
Assessment Matrix
Available on Blackboard
Other Information
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 3 of Dental Hospital. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Note: The Pass mark for the exam is 60%. Assignment will be marked as Satisfactory/Not satisfactory.
Students may be given the opportunity to resubmit the assignment if this is requested by the teacher and approved by the co-ordinator.
Students are required to achieve a Pass grade in both tasks to achieve Competence for this course
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