Course Title: Assist with dental radiography

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

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

Dental Health Program Manager Mr. Nick Greer

Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:00 pm.
Telephone: +61 3 9341 1420
Email: nicholas.greer@rmit.edu.au

 

 

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

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

Element:

2. Prepare equipment and materials for dental radiography

Performance Criteria:

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

Element:

3. Process and mount dental radiographs

Performance Criteria:

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

3.10File radiographs correctl

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

4.2       Maintain sufficient stock

4.3  Rotate film stock so that film is used before its expiry date

Element:

5. Assure the quality of dental radiographic processing

Performance Criteria:

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

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

A combination of learning activities will support student’s learning in this unit, such as

  • Facilitator led classroom based lecture and or workshop using PowerPoint Presentations
  • Demonstration and classroom discussion
  • Facilitator led practical clinical demonstration
  • Group discussions
  • Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
  • Practical clinical practice
  • Online learning resources accessed via myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard)
    including online tests or quizzes
  • Practical clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session
  • Written classroom tasks
  • Work based learning and experience in dental radiography procedures and application in dental practice 
  • Self managed research to support completion of study guide
         


Teaching Schedule

This unit is scheduled for delivery for both Trainee Groups and Non Trainee Groups as per the timetable issued in Phase 1 Day 1 and is also located on BlackBoard. The classes  will be delivered over Phase 2, 3 & 4 of the program on level 3 or 2 of Building 154 (within the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne). Notification will be provided via student email if the date or location change.


The following schedule is as per the timetables issued on Phase 1 Day 1 and are provided on BlackBoard (subject to change at the discretion of RMIT, in this event notification will be provided to your student email).
 

Phase 2 Topics:
• Dental Radiography Introduction and Patient Management: (Facilitator led class workshop and activities)
• Dental Radiography Legal Framework and WHS (including chemical and radiation safety): (Facilitator led class workshop and activities)


Phase 3 Topics:
• Dental Radiography Procedures: (Facilitator led lecture and workshop).
• Dental Radiography Mounting Procedures: (Facilitator led lecture and workshop. Practical mounting activities).
• Dental Radiography Developing Procedures: (Facilitator led lecture and workshop. Practical activities and procedures)


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Bird. D., & Robinson (2014) Modern Dental Assisting, 11th. Ed. W.B. Saunders Company. USA.

Zwemer, T.J. (2013) Mosby’s Dental Dictionary, 3rd. Mosby Inc., Sydney


References


Other Resources

Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources.  Students will be provided with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard).

● Australian Dental Association Vic Branch (2005) Systematic Operating Procedures A manual for infection
control and operational safety for the dental practice.
http://www.adavb.net/OrderFromUs/tabid/462/language/en-AU/Default.aspx#fmPWd2bWULhw
● Evolve Student Online Resources
https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323225878?role=student# 
● myRMIT Studies (Blackboard) for RMIT Online resources
● RMIT Library for textbooks and other resources
   RMIT Library (Dental Guides): http://rmit.libguides.com/dental  
● Workplace Procedure Manuals and Workplace checklists
  

RMIT provides all students with an extension range of online and campus based study support services ranging from:


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

1. Simulated Automatic Developing Practical Assessment (simulated clinical observation) Phase 3 (as per timetable) .


2. Simulated Manual Developing Practical Assessment (simulated observation) Phase 4  (as per timetable).

To undertake both practical clinical assessments (simulation), students MUST present for the assessment process as follows:

  • Appropriate clinical attire (no sorts, jeans or tracksuit pants, no bare midriff, no singlet tops). 
  • Footwear fully covered in leather/vinyl (not suede).
  • Hair is to be contained by tying back or in appropriate hair cover.
  • No artificial fingernails are to be worn
  • Fingernails must be short and clean, and no nail varnish to be worn.
  • The wearing of henna is acceptable.
  • 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 undertake practical exercise or assessments at the scheduled time.  The student will be rescheduled to undertake assessment at a later date.

You will attempt the practical assessments under supervision of the teacher and you will be graded with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines outlined in the HLTDA304D Assessment Overview Study Guide.

3. Dental Radiography Mounting Practical Assessment Phase 4  (as per timetable).

4.Written Exam Phase 4  (as per timetable).


Assessment Matrix

To achieve a grade of CA (Competency achieved) for the unit HLTDA304D/DENT5831C
 Assist with dental radiography, you are required to obtain a pass result for all the following theoretical and practical assessments.

1. Simulated Automatic Developing Practical Assessment (simulated clinical observation) Phase 3 (as per timetable) .

2. Written Test  Phase 4 comprises of multiple-choice questions, under exam conditions a final mark of 60% is required for a pass.

3. Dental Radiography Mounting Practical Assessment Phase 4 (as per timetable).

4. Simulated Manual Developing Practical Assessment (simulated observation) Phase 4 (as per timetable).

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in an NYC (Not yet competent) for the unit HLTDA304D/DENT5831C Assist with dental radiography. A NYC result will be entered in the student record. This will result in non-completion of this unit of competency and re-enrollment will be required incurring fees and a return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrollment.

The Assessment process must be finalised and a result entered by the end of the RMIT enrollment for unit HLTDA304D/DENT5831C Assist with dental radiography.

Other Information

 

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. 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 (electronic or paper based), 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://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  if they believe that 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.

The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.

RMIT Assessment Appeal Process

Students may appeal against their assessment result as per the information via the RMIT website. 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, this is available on http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nwjxaifdrgle (unresolved) 

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