Course Title: Provide or assist with oral hygiene
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2021
Class Number: 1089
Class Section: DA06
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Course Code: DENT5846C
Course Title: Provide or assist with oral hygiene
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: 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 describes the skills and knowledge required to provide or assist a patient with their oral hygiene where the patient is unable to perform all or part of these tasks by themselves. The oral hygiene tasks for the patient are carried out within the framework of an individualised care support plan and within the workers designated role and responsibilities.
This unit applies to workers who provide direct patient care in a range of health and community services environments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
Element: |
1. Identify patient's oral hygiene requirements to ensure good oral health |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Liaise with supervisor to confirm individualised care plan supports requirements to address patient’s oral hygiene needs using a person-centred approach 1.2 Work effectively with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds to meet individual preferences in relation to provision of support or assistance with oral hygiene 1.3 Discuss and confirm the patient’s level of participation in meeting their own oral hygiene preferences and provide information to the patient and/or carer as required 1.4 Confirm oral hygiene requirements are within scope of own knowledge, skills and work role and seek appropriate assistance where patient requirements are outside scope 1.5 Take into account and address impacts that provision of oral hygiene may have on the patient and address any situations of risk associated with the provision of support and confirm actions with supervisor 1.6 Update knowledge to identify appropriate oral hygiene products, processes and aids for providing assistance and promoting independence in line with the patient’s individualised care support plan |
Element: |
2. Assist and support patients in an appropriate manner |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Provide oral hygiene support or assistance in an appropriate environment 2.2 Use effective communication, appropriate body language and a caring attitude to facilitate patient understanding of, and comfort with, oral hygiene processes taking place 2.3 Clarify and address difficulties in providing support, including patient behavioural responses with patient and supervisor within organisation protocols 2.4 Adapt techniques or arrangements in case of patient refusal or inability to comply as recommended in the individualised care support plan 2.5 Recognise signs that indicate an oral health problem, including distress or behaviours of concern, especially in patients unable to articulate their symptoms or concerns 2.6 Develop trust, rapport and respect with the patient and work in an appropriate environment to maintain dignity at an optimal time. 2.7 Ensure patient is in a position which provides visual access to the mouth seeking their assistance to open their own mouth to minimise contact with the mouth and use appropriate infection control procedures 2.8 Provide support for patient’s head or chin to enhance visual access without creating discomfort for the patient |
Element: |
3. Assist and support patients in their identified oral hygiene needs |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Prepare oral hygiene products and aids for use with teeth and soft tissue or dentures in an appropriate, safe and patient preferred manner 3.2 Inform patient and/or carer of oral hygiene processes to take place and incorporate toothbrush care 3.3 Provide and record individualised care support or assistance with oral hygiene tasks with consideration of identified patient preferences or risks 3.4 Where appropriate encourage patient to wear, insert and remove own dentures in line with care plan and support and assist patients with care of dentures 3.5 Update knowledge of techniques to improve oral hygiene practices and modified oral hygiene methods and aids |
Element: |
4. Recognise and report changes in patient oral hygiene requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Regularly review and document oral hygiene techniques being used to ensure oral health is maintained according to the oral health care plan 4.2 Identify variations in oral hygiene support requirements and report to supervisor any concerns to arise during patient contact 4.3 Consult with patient and supervisor to identify required changes to procedures and oral health products and aids 4.4 Maintain and file documentation using relevant technology |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify patient s oral hygiene requirements to ensure good oral health
- Assist and support patients in an appropriate manner
- Assist and support patients in their identified oral hygiene needs
- Recognise and report changes in patient oral hygiene requirements
Details of Learning Activities
This is unit is co delivered and co assessed with the unit: HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues
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 effective oral hygiene practices on 3 different patients in the workplace
- used processes, aids and equipment appropriately in provision of oral hygiene, including performing the following tasks at least 1 time:
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- tooth brushing
- soft tissue cleaning
- use of mouthwash
- care of dentures
- care of crown or bridge or implant or braces
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: HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues
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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