Course Title: Assist with dental radiography
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: DENT5831C
Course Title: Assist with dental radiography
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3299 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Ms. Suzanne Dellas Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ms. Sandra Torbica
+61 3 9341 1408
Nominal Hours: 40
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
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental assistant to assist the operator by preparing clients, equipment and materials for dental radiography, to protect themselves, the client, other members of the dental team and the public from the hazards associated with ionising radiation and to process and mount dental radiographs to diagnostic and quality assurance standards
All procedures are carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDA304D Assist with dental radiography |
Element: |
1. Prepare clients for dental radiography |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Position the client comfortably |
Element: |
2. Prepare equipment and materials for dental radiography |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Maintain clean and dry working surfaces 2.7 Prepare digital program to receive digital image |
Element: |
3. Process and mount dental radiographs |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Protect processing facility/equipment against accidental intrusion of light |
Element: |
4. Maintain stock of unexposed radiographic film and chemicals |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Store radiographic film, image receptors and chemicals in accordance with manufacturer specifications |
Element: |
5. Assure the quality of dental radiographic processing |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Participate effectively in radiographic quality assurance programs |
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Position the client comfortably
1.2 Reassure the client and explain the procedure in language that is easily understood
1.3 Ask the client to remove items which may interfere with the radiographic examination and offer appropriate explanation
1.4 Ensure client, other members of the dental team and the public are protected from ionising radiations
1.5 Assist the operator in the implementation of safe work practices to minimise radiation risks to workers and to clients
1.6 Select and prepare the correct radiographic film/image receptors and film packet holders for the radiographic examination and make it available to the operator
1.7 Label exposed films accurately and legibly before the client leaves the surgery
2.1 Maintain clean and dry working surfaces
2.2 Clean and maintain processing equipment in good working order
2.3 Maintain processing solutions at the correct strength and temperature
2.4 Record the date of preparation of solutions accurately
2.5 Arrange for servicing of equipment at the intervals specified by the manufacturer and Radiation Health
2.6 File equipment service records in a location within the surgery that can be readily accessed 2.7 Prepare digital program to receive digital image
3.1 Protect processing facility/equipment against accidental intrusion of light
3.2 Wear personal protective equipment
3.3 Handle radiographic film packages/image receptors carefully so that their quality is maintained
3.4 Carry out processing stages in the correct sequence and for appropriate duration in accordance with manufacturer specifications
3.5 Identify common faults caused by incorrect processing and notify the operator
3.6 Rectify processing faults in accordance with operator’s instructions
3.7 Notify the operator of any processing faults which cannot be rectified prior to further radiographs being processed
3.8 Label and date the radiograph mounting accurately and legibly
3.9 Mount and secure radiographs in correct anatomical position for viewing
3.10 File radiographs correctly
4.1 Store radiographic film, image receptors and chemicals in accordance with manufacturer specifications
4.2 Maintain sufficient stock
4.3 Rotate film stock so that film is used before its expiry date
5.1 Participate effectively in radiographic quality assurance programs
5.2 Monitor processing solutions for deterioration
5.3 Notify the operator when radiographs do not meet the quality criteria of the reference radiograph produced under optimum conditions
5.4 Collect and record all unacceptable radiographs that do not meet diagnostic standards due to processing error and identify how processing can be improved
5.5 Dispose of waste chemicals safely in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements
Details of Learning Activities
- Facilitator led classes via Power Point presentation and classroom discussion on dental radiography. Including practical demonstration of preparation of the client for dental radiography, preparing equipment and materials for dental radiography, processing and mounting dental radiographs.
- Supervised practical small group activity - students rotate through bases, to practice film processing and mounting and discuss their role in assisting with dental radiography and quality assurance. The practical worksheets in the study guide are used during this session.Evidence of particiapation is signed by teacher at the end of the session.
- Dental radiography experience in the student’s workplace. Submission of the Third party evidence is required.
- Self-managed research, with the completion of Dental Radiography Study Guide, to support underpinning knowledge and skills and to support preparation for written assessment and practical assessment.
- The Study Guide and third party evidence document are aligned directly with the desired learning outcomes of this unit of competency and as such will provide students with study direction and focus in work based training.
- Written assessment comprises multiple choice questions covering the five elements listed above.
- The practical and mounting assessment reflects Element 3.
Teaching Schedule
- Block 2 Day 2: Introduction to Dental Radiography (1.5 hours)
Facilitator led classroom based lecture program via Power Point presentation and classroom discussion on the role of the dental assistant in dental radiography. Student are advised how to access of the Study Guide via myRMIT (BlackBoard) and are to commence on the completion of the study guide (to be brought to every class). Small class activity issued.
- Block 2 Day 4: Lecture and Workshop (3 hours)
Facilitator led classroom based lecture program via Power Point presentation, classroom discussion and demonstration of equipment required for the chemical processing of films, Infection Control and OHS, maintenance of the equipment and working surfaces, developing errors.Students to bring study guide to class.
- Block 3 Day 3: Lecture (3 hours)
Facilitator led classroom based lecture program via Power Point presentation and classroom discussion, on legislation, radiation safety, preparation of the patient, film storage, digital radiography and quality assurance. Students are to bring study guide to class.
- Block 3 Day 4: Tutorial (1.5 hours)
Tutorial in mounting of developed films. Study guide is reviewed at this time.
- Block 3 Day 4: Practical (3.5 hours)
Practical session, students are supervised - students rotate in small groups through bases discussing their role in assisting with dental radiography and practicing following: film processing using manual and automatic developing method, mounting of dental radiographs, types of dental radiographs, film holding devoces, dental films speeds and sizes, film packet components, developing errors, quality assurance.
Study guide is reviewed at this time. The practical worksheets are getting completed by students during this session. Evidence of participation document in the study guide is signed and kept by teacher at the end of this session.
- Block 4 Day 2: Final Assessment (4.5 hours)
1. Written assessment (multpie chioce questions).
2. Practical Assessment: chemical processing.
3. Practical Assessment: mounting intra oral radiographs.
- Self managed research/learning using Study Guide (8 hours)
- On the job based learning (15 hours)
TOTAL NOMINAL HOURS: 40 hours
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Bird. D & Robinson.D - (2012) Modern Dental Assisting 10th Edition - Elsevier USA.
Australian Dental Association Inc (2012) ADA Guidelines for Infection Control: http://www.ada.org.au/dentalProfessionals/publications/guideinfectcont.aspx
Australian Government, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, Code of Practice & Safety Guide, Radiation Protection in Dentistry: http://www.arpansa.gov.au/pubs/rps/rps10.pdf
Australian Dental Association Vic Branch (2005): Systematic Operating Procedures. A manual for infection control & occupational health and safety for the Dental Practices. http://www.adavb.net/ADAVictorianBranchInc/SearchADAVBNET/SearchResults/tabid/37/language/en-AU/Default.aspx?Search=sop#rOLmoTn84Z3x
Evolve Student Online Resources http://evolve.elsevier.com/Bird/modern
myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard) HLTDA304D Assist with Dental radiography in dental practice
Zwemer, T.J. (2007) Mosby’s Dental Dictionary, 2nd Ed Mosby Inc Sydney.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include demonstration of underpinning skills and knowledge, assessment activities may include quizzes, project work, practical demonstration and written work.
Assessment Tasks
- Submission of signed Third Party Evidence Declaration to support evidence of workbased training and development of skills (based on Elements1-5). Weight 10 %
- Written test comprising of multiple chioce questions (based on Elements 1-5). Pass mark is 70 %. Weight 50 %
- Practical simulated assessment. Component must be demonstrated to industry standards (Element 3). Weight 20 %
- Mount dental radiographs assessment (Element 3). Weight 20 %
Total weight of assessment = 100%
Assessment Matrix
- Block 4 Day 1, Third party evidence
- Block 4 Day 2, Written assessment, Practical simulated assessment, Mount Dental Radiographs assessment
CA, Competency Achieved for unit HLTDA304D as follows:
- Third party evidence declaration fully completed and signed by workplace supervisor.
- Written assessment - PX pass with a result of 70% or above.
- Practical simulated assessment - demonstration of skills and knowledge for correctly processing films using manual devbeloping method.
- Mount dental radiographs - demonstration of the proper technique for correctly mounting 3 radiographs.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION -
Please note: The assessment result is final and a second opportunity for re-assessment will be NOT be provided unless the student has applied for and been granted Special Consideration as per RMIT Assessment Policy see www.rmit.assessmentpolicy.edu.au
Failure to complete this unit of competence will result in non-completion of the Certificate III Dental Assisting Program
Other Information
- This unit of competency is delivered against current industry standards.
- Students are required to support the learning outcomes for Unit HLTDA304D with work based experience and further self managed research to support positive outcomes in this Unit. A student may feel it necessary to seek further clinical experience outside their place of employment in order to achieve the required Learning Outcomes for Unit HLTDA304D.
- A Study Guide is available to all students enrolled in this unit of competency for access via RMIT Blackboard. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the study guide as it will support the development of skills and knowledge in this unit and will assist the student with the associated written and practical assessment. The Study Guide is aligned directly with the desired learning outcomes of this unit of competency and as such will provide students with study direction.
- To undertake practical classes and assessment students MUST present for the assessment process as follows:
In appropriate clinical attire(no jeans or tracksuit pants, no bare midriff, no singlet tops)
Fully covered in leather(not suede) clinical footwear. Hair to be contained by tying back or in appropriate hair cover.
No artificial fingernails to be worn. No nail varnish to be worn. The wearing of henna is acceptable. Short, clean fingernails
No jewellery to be worn on the hands or wrists. Wedding rings or jewellery that cannot be removed for cultural reasons must be taped with an appropriate waterproof tape.
All cuts/ skin abrasions on the hands or wrists must be covered with a waterproof dressing
A student that is non-compliant with any of the above requirements will not be permitted to attend practical asession and/or undertake practical assessment at the scheduled time.
- Plagiarism
RMIT University requires that you present only YOUR work for assessment. Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is the presentation of the work or idea of another person without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own.
Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Please note: It is also a disciplinary offence to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student. When signing the coversheet to submit your learning guide, you are declaring that the work is not plagiarised.
- Special consideration:
Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information via the RMIT website http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=b1wqvnwk8aui (unresolved) if they believe 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 assesment time or assessment submission date. The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.
Special consideration online application - RMIT University: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in NYC - Not Yet Competent result for unit HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equpment in health work. This will result in non-completion of the unit requiring re-enrolment incurring fees, return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment. This may also result in non-completion of the Certificate III in Dental Assisting Program
The assessment result is final and a second opportunity for re-assessment will be NOT be provided unless the student has applied for and been granted Special Consideration as per RMIT Assessment Policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111
- Assessment Appeal process
The Appeals Against Assessment policy and procedure applies to all coursework programs in all careers. The appeal process is staged and students are required to follow each stage in order to ensure their full entitlement to appeal is available on http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nwjxaifdrgle (unresolved)
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