Course Title: Assist with dental radiography

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: DENT5844C

Course Title: Assist with dental radiography

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

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3393 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Course Contact: Sue 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. Rachael Starr

Dental Health Program Manager

(W) +61 3 9341 1420

(E) rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au

 

 

Ms. Sandra Torbica

Vocational Educator

(W) +61 3 9341 1408

(E) sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au

 

 

Nominal Hours: 50

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 prepare patients for dental radiography. It also describes the skills and knowledge to process and mount conventional dental radiographs. 

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 codes of practice.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDEN002 Assist with dental radiography

Element:

1. Prepare for dental radiography

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Position the patient comfortably
1.2 Reassure the patient and explain the procedure in language that is easily understood
1.3 Ask the patient to remove items that may interfere with the radiographic examination, and offer appropriate explanation
1.4 Ensure patient, 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 patients during procedure
1.6 Select and prepare the correct radiographic film or image receptors and relevant holders for the radiographic examination, and make it available to the operator

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 accurately the date of preparation of solutions
2.5 Arrange for servicing of instruments and equipment in line with manufacturers’ instructions and Radiation Health Committee national policies, codes and standards
2.6 File equipment service records in a location within the surgery that can be readily accessed
2.7 Prepare program to receive image, correctly orientate and label radiograph and enter patient data

Element:

3. Process and mount dental radiographs

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Protect processing facility and equipment against accidental intrusion of light
3.2 Wear personal protective equipment
3.3 Handle radiographic film packages or image receptors carefully so that their quality is maintained
3.4 Carry out processing stages in the correct sequence and for the appropriate duration in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications
3.5 Identify common faults caused by incorrect processing and notify operator if these occur
3.6 Rectify processing faults in accordance with operator’s instructions
3.7 Notify the operator of any processing faults that cannot be rectified prior to further radiographs being processed
3.8 Label, date and file the radiograph mounting accurately and legibly
3.9 Mount and secure radiographs in correct anatomical position for viewing

Element:

4. Maintain stock of unexposed radiographic film and chemicals

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Store radiographic film, image receptors and chemicals in accordance with manufacturers’ 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 manufacturers’ specifications and legislative requirements
5.6 Maintain and clean the imaging plate scanner according to organisation procedures


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements

 


Details of Learning Activities

A combination of learning activities have been designed to help students to achieve learning outcomes of this unit:

  • Facilitator led classroom based lecture and or workshop using PowerPoint Presentations
  • 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 resources accessed via Canvas including online tests or quizzes
  • Self managed research to support completion of Dental Radiography assessments.


Teaching Schedule

Refer to timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Modern Dental Assisting 12th Ed

9780323430302


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 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

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.

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. 


Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment:Task   1      

Post Phase 3 Workplace Assessment

Assessment:Task 2

Simulated patient preparation practical assessment

Assessment:Task 3

Mounting Assessment 1

Assessment:Task 4

Simulated Manual Developing

Assessment: Task5

Mounting assessment 2

Assessment:Task 6

Written assessment

Assessment: Task 7

Post Phase 6 Workplace Assessment

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

You will need to obtain Satisfactory (S) in all assessment tasks before a final grade of CA (Competency Achieved) can occur.

 

Reasonable Adjustment

Students with a disability or long-term medical or mental health condition can apply for adjustments to their study and assessment conditions (Reasonable Adjustments and Equitable Assessment Arrangements) by registering with the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.


Assessment Matrix

Assessments/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass1

Ass 2

 

Ass 3

 

Ass 4

 

Ass 5

 

Ass 6

Ass 7

1.1

X

X

 

 

 

X

X

1.2

X

X

 

 

 

X

X

1.3

X

X

 

 

 

X

X

1.4

X

X

 

 

 

X

X

1.5

X

X

 

 

 

X

X

1.6

X

X

 

 

 

X

X

2.1

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

2.2

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

2.3

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

2.4

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

2.5

X

 

 

 

 

X

X

2.6

X

 

 

 

 

X

X

2.7

X

 

 

 

 

X

X

3.1

X

 

 

X

 

X

X

3.2

X

 

 

X

 

X

X

3.3

X

 

X

 

X

 

X

3.4

X

 

 

X

 

X

X

3.5

X

 

 

X

 

X

X

3.6

X

 

 

X

 

X

X

3.7

X

 

 

X

 

 

X

3.8

 

 

X

 

X

 

 

3.9

 

 

X

 

X

 

 

4.1

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

4.2

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

4.3

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

5.1

X

 

 

X

 

X

X

5.2

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

5.3

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

5.4

 

 

 

X

 

 

 

5.5

 

 

 

X

 

X

 

5.6

X

 

 

X

 

X

X

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
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Special consideration: 
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Other Information: 

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