Course Title: Perform orthodontic procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: DENT5821
Course Title: Perform orthodontic procedures
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: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
HLTIN403B – Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
TAFEDH015 – Manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs
Course Description
This unit deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by a dental hygienist to work in orthodontic practice and perform procedures that are prescribed by an orthodontist and comply with national dental hygiene legislated regulations of practice.
Occupational health, safety and welfare practices and infection control procedures and policy are adhered to at all times. All procedures are performed adhering to the principles of informed consent with operator and patient safety and comfort maintained and ensured at all times.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH023 Perform orthodontic procedures |
Element: |
1. Prepare surgery for orthodontic procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review patient case notes to confirm instrument, material and equipment selection, orthodontist prescribed treatment and patient individual requirements |
Element: |
2. Prepare patient for the pre-orthodontic treatment phase |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review patient‟s medical history and records to determine any contraindications to proposed treatment modalities and to confirm treatment prescription |
Element: |
3. Place and remove elastomeric separators |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Review patient case notes to confirm treatment prescription for the placement of separators and adhering to principles of informed consent, explain procedure and provide opportunity for questions to be asked |
Element: |
4. Prepare the patient and place the orthodontic attachments as prescribed by the orthodontist |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Review patient case notes to confirm treatment prescription for the placement of orthodontic attachments and adhering to principles of informed consent, explain procedure and provide opportunity for questions to be asked |
Element: |
5. Remove and replace archwire as prescribed by the orthodontist |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Examine and prepare patient for archwire removal |
Element: |
6. Provide patient education and oral hygiene instruction for the care of the oral tissues and orthodontic appliances |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Discuss dietary advice, oral hygiene care instructions and pain control strategies with the patient and their carer |
Element: |
7. Prepare the patient and remove orthodontic attachments as prescribed by the orthodontist |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Provide clear patent instruction regarding all procedures involved with the removal of orthodontic attachments |
Element: |
8. Place fixed retainers |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 Confirm orthodontist‟s treatment prescription and refer to the patient records and treatment plan |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by a dental hygienist to work in orthodontic practice and perform procedures that are prescribed by an orthodontist and comply with national dental hygiene legislated regulations of practice.
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
Simulated pre clinical.
Reflective journal.
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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