Course Title: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2020

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Course Code: DENT5843C

Course Title: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures

Important Information:

The HLTDEN001 Clinical Logbook is issued in Phase 1 day 1 and MUST be completed and submitted to RMIT University at Phase 6 Day 1. The HLTDEN001 Clinical Logbook is part of the Performance Evidence of this unit and comprises of:

  •  performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a minimum period of 50 hours of dental assisting work in a simulated environment using scenarios based on general and specialised dentistry including endodontics and oral surgery
  • performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a minimum period of 250 hours of dental assisting work in a dental clinic workplace

 

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3393 - 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

Program Manager: Ms Rachael Starr rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au    Vocational Educators:   Ms. Sandra Torbica sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au    Ms. Eleanor Schroeder eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au    Ms. Vihba Ghai vihba.ghai@rmit.edu.au 

 

Nominal Hours: 300

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

None

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental assistant to assist the operator by preparing the dental surgery including preparing necessary equipment, instruments and materials for oral health care procedures, and to assist the operator during the delivery of these procedures. 

This unit applies to dental assisting work.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDEN001 Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures

Element:

1. Prepare the dental surgery for oral health care procedures

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the patient’s necessary charts and records   1.2 Identify correctly the planned procedure   1.3 Anticipate and select correctly the equipment, instruments materials and medicaments for the planned procedure, and arrange them in their likely order of use   1.4 Give personal protective equipment to the patient and members of the dental team   1.5 Support aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of infection

Element:

2. Use dental terminology in communication within the health care setting

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Communicate with other members of the dental team using dental terminology   2.2 Receive, understand and document written and oral instructions using dental terminology   2.3 Use and correctly interpret frequently used abbreviations and symbols in dentistry   2.4 Refer to the Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary for interpreting information used in dental assisting work.

Element:

3. Record personal, medical and dental details

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Actively encourage patients to provide complete information without embarrassment or hesitation   3.2 Make accurate, legible and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental information as directed by the operator   3.3 Verify this information in accordance with operator requirements   3.4 Maintain confidentiality of patient information

Element:

4. Select and prepare syringe safely for local anaesthesia

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Select and prepare the correct syringe, cartridge and needle for local anaesthesia as directed by the operator   4.2 Check the expiry dates for the local anaesthetic cartridge prior to use   4.3 Transfer the unused local anaesthetic syringe to the operator in accordance with infection control guidelines for the transfer of sharps between health care workers   4.4 Disassemble syringe, cartridge and dispose of needle and cartridge appropriately

Element:

5. Assist the operator during oral health care procedures

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Select and transfer to the operator the instruments, the equipment, materials and medicaments required for oral health care procedures   5.2 Assist the operator to maintain a clear field of vision   5.3 Clear the mouth of oral fluids and debris, and control moisture   5.4 Retract and protect the patient’s soft tissues using instruments and materials appropriate to the procedure   5.5 Monitor the patient’s well-being and take the necessary actions without delay to support the patient and the operator   5.6 Prepare the correct materials and medicaments using the correct technique and to the correct consistency and quantity required, and within the designated timelines as directed by the operator   5.7 Select additional instruments and materials as required without contaminating sterile stock   5.8 Dispose of waste materials appropriately during the cleaning and change-over using sustainable practices and organisation protocols

Element:

6. Maintain and store instruments, equipment materials and medicaments

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Check that instrument sharpness conforms to operator specifications and advise of any deficiency   6.2 Maintain instruments and equipment in good working order   6.3 Store instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments correctly, according to manufacturers’ instructions   6.4 Monitor storage requirements, shelf life and expiry dates of materials and medicaments   6.5 Report faults in equipment or instruments promptly to the operator   6.6 Ensure tracking and maintenance records are legible and accurate   6.7 Arrange for servicing of instruments and equipment in line with manufacturers’ instruction


Learning Outcomes


By the end of the course, you will be able to;

  1. Prepare the dental surgery for oral health care procedures
  2. Use dental terminology in communication within the health care setting
  3. Record personal, medical and dental details
  4. Select and prepare syringe safely for local anaesthesia
  5. Assist the operator during oral health care procedures
  6. Maintain and store instruments, equipment materials and medicaments


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

  • Face to Face classes
  • Written classroom tasks
  • Demonstration and classroom discussion
  • Facilitator led practical clinical demonstration
  • Group discussions
  • Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
  • Clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session/completion of practical worksheets
  • Online learning  via CANVAS
  • Self-managed research to support completion of Study Guides.

Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course


Teaching Schedule

As per Certificate III Timetable, which is issued as a hard copy on Induction Day and is also located in Canvas.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session lessons plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

• performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a minimum period of 50 hours of dental assisting work in a simulated environment using scenarios based on general and specialised dentistry including endodontics and oral surgery

• performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a minimum period of 250 hours of dental assisting work in a dental clinic workplace

• prepared at least 3 patients in the dental clinic workplace for oral health care procedures at the chair-side including:
- applying standard precautions
- ensuring instruments used for invasive procedures are sterile at time of use
- protecting materials, equipment and instruments from contamination until required for use

• provided chair-side support to the operator in the dental clinic workplace on at least 3 occasions during oral health care procedures for general dentistry and specialised dentistry including: - selecting and preparing instruments, equipment and materials as directed by the operator - dispensing and preparing materials and medicaments according to manufacturers’ specifications and operator’s request

• stored materials and medicaments in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and operator’s requirements in the workplace.Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.   Regular attendance is necessary.  Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks:

Assessment: Task 1

Workplace Assessment 1

This is conducted after Phase 3. RMIT will contact the student and the Workplace Assessor for discussion and scheduling of the suitable time for this assessment. Student knowledge and skills will be observed in the workplace. Detailed information will be provided via canvas and to students during their class attendance.

Students will attempt the workplace assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be marked with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the HLTDEN001 Assessment Overview. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

Student will receive verbal feedback on the assessment at the end of the workplace assessment.

 

Assessment: Task 2

 

Knowledge Assessment

This open book knowledge assessment is conducted Phase 5 Day 5. Students are to bring in their completed HLTDEN001 Study Guide you assist with the completion of the assessment.

All answers must answered correctly. feedback is provided and students will have the opportunity for a re-submission.  

Students can also arrange an appointment for further feedback and discussion

 

Assessment: Task 3

Workplace Assessment 2

This is conducted after Phase 6. RMIT will contact the student and the Workplace Assessor for discussion and scheduling of the suitable time for this assessment. Student knowledge and skills will be observed in the workplace. Detailed information will be provided via canvas and to students during their class attendance.

Students will attempt the workplace assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be marked with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the HLTDEN001 Assessment Overview. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

Student will receive verbal feedback on the assessments at the end of the workplace assessment.

Assessment: Task 4

Workplace Assessment 3

This is conducted after Phase 6. RMIT will contact the student and the Workplace Assessor for discussion and scheduling of the suitable time for this assessment. Student knowledge and skills will be observed in the workplace. Detailed information will be provided via canvas and to students during their class attendance.

Students will attempt the workplace assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be marked with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the HLTDEN001 Assessment Overview. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

Student will receive verbal feedback on the assessments at the end of the workplace assessment.

Assessment: Task 5

Instrumentation Portfolio

The HLTDEN001 Instrumentation Portfolio (as per the HLTDEN001 Instrumentation Portfolio instructions) is presented at the Post Phase 6 Workplace Assessment.  The RMIT Workplace Assessor will review the portfolio.

You will be required to correctly identify and explain the procedures, name and explain the instruments, equipment and materials in order of use.

Detailed information will be provided via canvas and to students during their class attendance.

Students will attempt this workplace assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be marked with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the HLTDEN001 Assessment Overview. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

Student will receive verbal feedback on the assessments at the end of the workplace assessment.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course. 

Other Information

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Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

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Study and learning Support: 

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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):


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Late submission: 

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Special consideration: 

http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration 

 

Plagiarism: 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

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