Course Title: Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: DENT5190C
Course Title: Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3202 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: 03/ 9341 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Debra Spicer
Phone: 03 9341 1418
Fax: 03 9341 1401
OR
Eleanor Schroeder
Phone: 03 9341 1412
Fax: 03 9341 1401
Nominal Hours: 30
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
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for workers in the health care setting to clean and sterilise reusable instruments and equipment and to maintain associated environments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTIN302A Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work |
Element: |
1. Prepare to clean used items |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Prepare to clean used items |
Element: |
2. Clean and dry used items |
Performance Criteria: |
2. Clean and dry used items |
Element: |
3. Prepare and pack items for sterilisation |
Performance Criteria: |
3. Prepare and pack items for sterilisation |
Element: |
4. Sterilise loads |
Performance Criteria: |
4. Sterilise loads |
Element: |
5. Maintain sterilising equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
5. Maintain sterilising equipment |
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Follow safe work practices and standard precautions at all times in accordance with legislative and workplace guidelines
1.2 Dispose of sharps and sharps debris into a container that meets Australian/New Zealand Standards at the point-of-use
1.3 Segregate and dispose of waste according to organisation and legislative requirements
2.1 Maintain work flow protocols in instrument reprocessing area
2.2 Prepare instruments for cleaning
2.3 Select and safely use appropriate cleaning agents
2.4 Use cleaning methods that avoid the generation of aerosols
2.5 Dry and inspect instruments for damage and remaining debris
2.6 Monitor the cleaning process
3.1 Open and unlock instruments with hinges or ratchets
3.2 Prepare instrument trays in accordance with workplace protocols
3.3 Package or wrap critical site instruments in a manner that prevents damage to delicate items
3.4 Place the appropriate chemical indicator into packages as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols
3.5 Label packs with the contents of the pack and batch control data as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols
3.6 Seal wrapped trays with sterilizer indicator tape as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols
4.1 Operate the steriliser safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions, legislative guidelines and workplace protocols
4.2 Monitor each sterilising cycle and record the details as specified in current Australian/New Zealand Standards
4.3 Maintain records for each sterilising cycle as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols
4.4 Unload the steriliser on the completion of the drying cycle to ensure sterility of items
4.5 Follow criteria for release of processed items as specified in current Australian/New Zealand Standards
4.6 Store sterile packs to maintain sterility in accordance with workplace protocols
5.1 Clean and check sterilisers routinely as required in accordance with current Australian/New Zealand Standards and workplace protocols
5.2 Follow the preventive maintenance program as established by the workplace in conjunction with manufacturer or maintenance contractor
5.3 Monitor the sterilising cycles at the intervals specified in current Australian/New Zealand Standards
Details of Learning Activities
1.Facilitator led classroom discussion and simulated demonstration of steam steriliser types N,S,B class air removal & steam penetration, presence of bioburden and the 8 steps of instrument reprocessing including loading of a steam steriliser
2.Facilitator led power point presentation
3.Small group activity - drawing and discussing development of design for an ideal reprocessing area, revision quiz
4.Practical demonstration simulation activity in performance testing of class B steam sterilisers, chemical indicators, steam steriliser maintenance, packaging and wrapping items for steam sterilisation and biological testing
5. Self managed research and completion of Learning guide to support underpinning knowledge and skills and to support preparation for written assessment
6. RMIT blackboard C3202 program access to AS/NZS 4815:2006, ADA Guidelines for Infection Control 2008
Teaching Schedule
Block 2, day 4 - 7 hours
1.Facilitator led classroom discussion and simulated demonstration of steam steriliser types N,S,B class air removal & steam penetration, presence of bioburden and the 8 steps of instrument reprocessing including loading of a steam steriliser
2.Facilitator led power point presentation x 2
3.Small group activity - drawing and discussing development of design for an ideal reprocessing area, student participation in a revision quiz
4.Practical demonstration simulation activity in performance testing of class B steam sterilisers, chemical indicators, steam steriliser maintenance, packaging and wrapping items for steam sterilisation and biological testing. Please note: students are not permitted to participate in the practical simulation unless they are wearing protective footwear. Failure to wear protective footwear will result in the student being rescheduled to attend the practical class at another date.
5. Facilitator to provide classroom instruction on how to access HLTIN302A Learning Guide and power point presentation via blackboard C3202 program
Between block 2 and block 3 attendance- 18.5 hours
Student to undertake work based learning and clinical experience in instrument reprocessing in health work (dentistry) with adherence to OH&S requirements.
Student to undertake self managed research and study to support completion of Learning Guide and consolidate underpinning knowledge for successful completion of this unit of competency.
Please note : students may need to undertake clinical experience at a facility outside their usual place of employment to gain the skills and underpinning knowledge required to meet all Elements/learning Outcomes for Unit HLTIN302A. (Please refer to above listed Elements/Learning Outcomes for Unit HLTIN302A)
Block 3, day 5 - 1.5 hours
1. Written assessment (see assessment matrix as listed below)
Post block 4, but prior to student’s RMIT end enrolment date - 3 hours
1. Workplace assessment- on the job observation of student undertaking reprocessing instruments and management of steam steriliser including performance teating and biological testing (as oral assessment) as an integrated part of workplace assessment.
Total Nominal Hours = 30 hours
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Bird,Robinson Modern Dental Assisting 10th edition. W.B. Saunders USA |
References
Other Resources
www.rmit.edu.au current student RMIT blackboard C3202 program. Refer to Student Handbook for information on accessing this resource.
www.rmit.edu.au/library
Overview of Assessment
A variety of assessments are incorporated in this unit of competency including:
• Observation in the work place
• Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by: traditional or online (computer-based) assessment or written assignments/projects
• Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
• Questioning
• Staff and/or client feedback
• Supporting statement of supervisor
• Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
• Role play simulation
Assessment Tasks
1. Written assessment comprising multiple choice and short answer questions block 3, day 5 or via appointment as scheduled with program Coordinator
2. Workplace Assessment post block 4 attendance but prior to student’s RMIT end enrolment date.
See assessment matrix below for further details
Assessment Matrix
Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information provided in the Student Handbook via the RMIT Hub @ http:/www.rmit.edu.au/students/special consideration if they believe their ability to complete assessment for this Unit by the submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special Consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date. Special Consideration is not automatically granted on application.
Student must present Student Identification Card to RMIT Assessor to undertake assessment.
Prerequisite for written assessment as follows:
Attendance and participation to block 2, day 4 class work as scheduled in the student’s RMIT Training Plan or attendance to class work as rescheduled by the Program Coordinator
Submission of fully completed HLTIN302A Learning Guide 2 weeks prior to block 3 attendance. A signed HLTIN302A cover sheet must be submitted with the Learning Guide. Refer to the Student Handbook for RMIT policies and protocol for submission of task.
Clinical work based experience in the management of reprocessing of instruments in health work (dentistry). It is important to be aware that students may be required to seek workbased clinical expereince in the reprocessing of instruments at a facility outside their normal place of employment to support the required development of the underpinning skills and knowledge required to successfully complete Unit HLTIN302A.
Written Assessment: block 3, day 5.
1.5 hour written assessment comprising multiple choice and short answer questions.
A PX result for the written assessment is achieved with a result of 70% or above.
An NYC (Not Yet Competent) result for the written assessment is managed as follows-
A result of between of 60 and 69%- the student will be advised of the result via a written feedback sheet and an will be required to schedule an appointment with the Program Coordinator. Verbal feedback on the areas of underpinning knowledge that require further research and consolidation will be discussed. The student will then schedule an appointment for an oral make-up assessment with the Program Coordinator in order to achieve a PX result as a prerequisite to a workplace assessment.
A result below 60% for the written assessment - the student will be advised via a written feedback sheet to contact the Program Coordinator immediately to schedule an appointment to discuss the result. The Program Coordinator will formulate an ’Action Plan’ for the student including, but not limited to further attendance to class work, completion of another Learning Guide and employer third party evidence of work based clinical experience in instrument reprocessing as per unit HLTIN302A learning Outcomes. This will be followed by the student undertaking a predetermined supplementary written assessment as scheduled by the Program Coordinator.
Please note: Failure to undertake the above mentioned to achieve a PX result for the written assessment may result in a student being ineligible to undertake a workplace assessment within their RMIT enrolment period. This may result in re-enrolment incurring fees.
Prerequisite for workplace assessment: post block 4, but prior to student’s RMIT end enrolment date
Attendance and participation to block 2, day 4 class work as scheduled in the student’s RMIT Training Plan or attendance to class work as rescheduled by the Program Coordinator
Submission of fully completed HLTIN302A Learning Guide 2 weeks prior to block 3 attendance. A signed HLTIN302A cover sheet must be submitted with the Learning Guide. Refer to the Student Handbook for RMIT policies and protocol for submission of task.
Submission of Third Party Evidence of Clinical work based experience in the management of reprocessing of instruments in health work (dentistry) via full sign off of Unit HLTIN302A in the Student’s Workplace Training Record Book.
A PX (pass) result of 70% or above written assessment: block 3, day 5. or a PX achieved via the above mentioned.
Workplace assessment- 3 hours. Unit HLTIN302A is an integrated part of a workplace assessment at the student’s workplace. The assessment at the workplace will be conducted in adherence with Victorian OH&S Legislation and in accordance with the ADA Guidelines for Infection Control Document 2008. Failure to meet these guidelines will result in cancellation or cessation of the workplace assessment appointment and may result in a student being found NYC in Unit HLTIN302A.
To achieve a CA (competency achieved) result for Unit HLTIN302A ALL of the above listed criteria in the assessment this matrix MUST be met by the student in accordance with the Elements/Learning Outcomes for Unit HLTIN302A. See Student Handbook for further reference.
An NYC result for Unit HLTIN302A may result in re-enrolment incurring fees.
Other Information
To complete Unit HLTIN302A a student MUST undertake routine and consistent clinical experience in the area of reprocessing reusable instruments in accordance with the ADA Guidelines for Infection Control document 2008 (see updated 2011 version of this document if published & available). It is therefore incumbent upon a student to have a strong working knowledge of this document and it’s application to dental practice.
Students are strongly encouraged to use a variety of texts and websites to support their underpinning skills and knowledge for a successful outcome in this unit of competency.
Please note: the Lead Teacher and or the Program Coordinator (see contact details listed above) are available via appointment to support and assist students in achieving the learning outcomes for Unit HLTIN302A.
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