Course Title: Recognise and respond to oral health issues
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2021
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Course Code: DENT5845C
Course Title: Recognise and respond to oral health issues
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
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
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify variations and recognise oral health issues through a visual check, observation of patient behaviour and habits, signs and symptoms and physical condition of patients. This enables the candidate to respond appropriately to the clinical findings to initiate follow up oral health care.
This unit applies to workers in a range of health and community services environments where their work role requires them to recognise and respond to oral health issues.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
Element: |
1. Identify variations in patient behaviour and habits |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify opportunities to observe patient behaviour, physical functions, capabilities and habits that may indicate oral health issues or associated pain or discomfort 1.2 Observe, listen for self-reports and question patient and family/or carer to determine whether the patient is experiencing pain or discomfort that may be associated with oral health issues 1.3 Access relevant information on contributing factors that may produce variation from normal behaviour |
Element: |
2. Undertake basic visual oral check and questioning |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Obtain consent from the patient to conduct basic visual oral check and questioning from patient and/or family/carer 2.2 Ensure comfort of patient by developing trust and rapport, adapting environment and optimal time based on patient needs 2.3 Provide support for patient’s head or chin if necessary to enhance visual access without creating discomfort for the patient 2.4 Seek assistance from patient to open their own mouth to limit hand contact inside the mouth 2.5 Prepare and perform basic visual oral checks in line with own work role and use of standard precautions 2.6 Identify signs and symptoms of oral health issues that may indicate variation from normal and actively listen to and be aware of self-reports |
Element: |
3. Follow up and promote ongoing oral health care |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Complete documentation and reporting processes, using information from patient, and/or family/carer or other relevant people as well as own observations in relation to oral health issues 3.2 Discuss oral health issues with patient and/or carer in line with organisation policies and procedures and respecting patient priorities and choices 3.3 Take appropriate action within work role, including liaising with supervisor in consultation with patient to ensure appropriate referral occurs 3.4 Use appropriate communication strategies to provide information relevant to promoting and maintaining good oral health 3.5 Provide instruction to support patients to take a self-care approach to oral health in line with individual needs where possible 3.6 Identify and address key barriers to management or self-management of oral health 3.7 Review and monitor oral health issues |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to :
- Identify variations in patient behaviour and habits
- Undertake basic visual oral check and questioning
- Follow up and promote ongoing oral health care
Details of Learning Activities
This is unit is co delivered and co assessed with the unit: HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene.
Learning activities include:
class exercises /study tasks to review discussions/lectures
practical demonstrations in lab
online discussion and participation
analysis/critique of relevant reading material
peer learning
student to student practical activities
class presentations
group discussion
research
group activities
simulated workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
Session |
Class task to complete
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Date |
SESSION TOPICS/ACTIVITIES |
5.1 |
yes |
Phase 5 |
Introduction to the oral health units Assessment requirements What is oral health?
The role of the DA in oral health education o Support /follow the practitioners health care plan o Support/instruct on effective oral hygiene strategies for a range of different patients o Toothbrushing o Use of appropriate products o Denture care o Care of fixed and removable appliances o Interdental cleaning o Motivate and support patient’s ongoing home care instructions
Victorian government oral health priorities
Who is the client: Target population groups
What is an oral health care plan
Factors that impact on oral health #1:
• Health determinants o Access to dental and health services o Intentional neglect; violence o Recreational drug use, smoking o Beliefs & attitudes, towards health o Culture o Language o Dexterity, ability • Interactions between oral health and general health
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5.2 |
yes |
Phase 5 |
Theme : Factors that impact on oral health #2:
Topic 1 : Saliva o Causes of diminished saliva o Medications/recreational drugs /over the counter drugs o Systemic diseases eg: diabetes o Hydration level o Smoking o Poor quality/dry saliva as a risk factor for oral diseases o Strategies to stimulate salivary flow
5.2 continues…. Topic 2 : Plaque o What is plaque? o What affects plaque growth o Smoking o Dry mouth o Lack of routine plaque control o Dietary: frequent intake of fermentable carbohydrates o Plaque: Risk factor for caries and periodontal diseases o Plaque control strategies: introduction
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5.3 |
yes |
Phase 5 |
Theme : Factors that impact on oral health #3:
Topic 1 : Nutrition fundamentals: what is a balanced diet
Topic 2 : Fluoride experience
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5.4 |
yes |
Phase 5 |
Theme : Factors that impact on oral health #4:
TOPIC: Oral health and special needs
Health determinants Modified oral hygiene methods and aids Identifying client behaviours related to oral health issues Patient handouts
Video: oral health education and the special needs patient in care “ dental rescue” including: Techniques: o Bridging o Chaining o Hand over hand o Distraction o Rescuing
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5.5 |
Yes Practical activities
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Phase 5 |
Topic: Conducting the Oral health check, recognising departure from health and responding appropriately
1.Intro Checklist : observations and questions to ask the patient Healthy oral tissue and unhealthy tissue
Prep task for next session: video : steps for conducting an oral health check
2.Educating the patient in response to findings from the oral health check Oral hygiene strategies for different types of dentitions Videos on plaque control techniques for various scenarios
Products, aids, take home information
Case study: review of theory : risk factors , OHI & advice to the patient
Preparing for assessment in phase 6
ASSESSMENT task 2 Oral presentation due for upload into canvas BEFORE phase 6 attendance
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Session |
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Date |
Activities
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6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4
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Practical activities
ASSESSMENT Task 1
3rd floor lab
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Phase 6 |
Conducting an oral health check/interview and observations
Each student MUST complete written questioning for 10 different scenarios
To complete each scenario, students will partner with 10 students over 4 sessions, 2 different students at each session Simulated clinical with rotation
Activities include:
1.Conduct an oral health check o Observation o Patient questioning 2.Written report on case scenarios 3. Educating on rationale plaque control strategies 4. Provide /demonstrate oral hygiene instructions to patient o Suitable aids o Toothbrushing o Interdental cleaning o Denture care o Care of fixed implants, crowns/bridges 5. Provide advice on use of oral health products 6. Provide strategies to manage dry mouth 7.Dietary advice to reduce risk of caries 8. Smoking cessation advice 9. Sports injury prevention advice
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6.5 6.6 |
Practical activities
ASSESSMENT Task 3
3rd floor lab
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Phase 6 |
Student to student Rotation
Activities include:
1.Conducting 5 oral health checks and completing written task 2.Demonstrating OHI and providing advice on aids and products for 3 case scenarios
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NOTE: On completion of task 1 and task 3, ALL completed documentation MUST be uploaded into the task file in CANVAS
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The following resources will be needed to help you complete the requirements of this course. You should ensure you have access to these and contact the teaching staff if you encounter any issues:
Prescribed textbook
Bird, D., Robinson, D. (current ed ) Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting . W.B. Saunders, Sydney. (this is available online via RMIT library website)
Highly Recommended textbook
Felton,A; Chapman,A; (2014) Basic guide to oral health education and promotion 2nd ed; Wiley Blackwell , UK (this is available online via RMIT library website)
Additional resources
Laskaris, G; (2019) Pocket Atlas of Oral Diseases; 3rd edition; Thieme Germany
Fehrenbach, M; (2019) Mosby’s Dental Dictionary, 4th edition; Elsevier; US
Ramseier, C; Suven, J: ( 2010) Health behavior change in the Dental practice; 1st edition; Wiley-Blackwell USA
Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd; (2019) Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental; Version 3; Therapeutic Guidelines, Australia . (To obtain this version: contact Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd directly on +61 3 93291566) Students receive a discount with student ID number.
Overview of Assessment
You 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 you have:
- performed a visual oral health check on 5 patients, including:
- identified any signs and symptoms related to oral health care issues
- gathered relevant information from visual check and questioning to initiate appropriate follow up oral health care
- used appropriate manual handling techniques when working with patients with special care needs or mental health condition
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
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Assessment task 1: AT1 Simulated case scenarios: visual oral health check and oral hygiene instruction
The task is based on the skills and knowledge required to identify variations and recognise oral health issues through a visual check, observation of patient behaviour and habits, signs and symptoms and physical condition of patients.
The student will identify oral health needs, provide instruction and assistance with appropriate plaque control techniques, advice on a range of oral health products and when and how to use, and suitable oral health aids appropriate to the patient’s individual needs, any smoking cessation support and advice, sports injury prevention advice, and dietary advice for oral health.
Instruction on oral hygiene of various fixed and removable dental appliances, natural dentitions for various ages and circumstances will be expected.
Assessment task 2: AT2 Oral presentation
This practical assessment will allow you to showcase your knowledge of a workplace patient to present an oral presentation whereby you have identified the patient’s oral hygiene requirements , including factors that influenced the patients oral health and how you responded by assisting the patient with their relevant oral hygiene needs
Assessment task 3: AT3 Oral health workplace logbook
The workplace logbook provides:
The student and workplace supervisor with guidance in training in the workplace context,
The documentary evidence of the student’s ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria, as well as manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
Other Information
This is unit is co delivered and co assessed with the unit: HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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