Course Title: Produce a dental radiographic image

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: DENT5337C

Course Title: Produce a dental radiographic image

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4320 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Course Contact: Ms. Sandra Torbica

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1408

Course Contact Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 90

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

 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
 HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate dental radiographic equipment and position the client and radiographic film in order to produce a diagnostic image
 

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 for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the dental practice or organisation.  All tasks are carried out in accordance with state or territory legislative requirements

This unit applies to dental assisting work


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDA412D Produce a dental radiographic image

Element:

1. Position client to obtain radiographic image

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Implement and maintain radiation safety measures for the client, operator and others throughout the procedure
1.2 Position the client correctly
1.3 Maintain communication with the client
 

Element:

2. Position dental radiographic film

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Select the appropriate technical variables on the dental radiographic unit according to manufacturer specifications, procedure and client requirements
2.2 Select the appropriate radiographic technique according to the tooth under investigation and the anatomy of the oral cavity
2.3 Select and position correctly the appropriate film for the client’s requirements
2.4 Select and use film locating devices to position the film correctly when appropriate
2.5 Select accessories when appropriate according to manufacturer specifications
 

Element:

3. Operate radiographic imaging equipment safely to produce image

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Operate equipment according to manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements for the safe use of radiation in dentistry
3.2 Ensure the client does not move and remains visible throughout the procedure
3.3 Remove the exposed dental radiographic film package carefully from the mouth
3.4 Label the exposed radiographic film package correctly prior to processing
 

Element:

4. Process and provide quality assurance for the exposed dental radiographic film

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Process the radiographic film correctly
4.2 Assess visual qualities of the processed film
4.3 Identify and correct processing errors
4.4 Identify and correct errors in technique
4.5 Mount and store radiographic images correctly
 


Learning Outcomes


1.1 Implement and maintain radiation safety measures for the client, operator and others throughout the procedure
1.2 Position the client correctly
1.3 Maintain communication with the client

2.1 Select the appropriate technical variables on the dental radiographic unit according to manufacturer specifications, procedure and client requirements
2.2 Select the appropriate radiographic technique according to the tooth under investigation and the anatomy of the oral cavity
2.3 Select and position correctly the appropriate film for the client’s requirements
2.4 Select and use film locating devices to position the film correctly when appropriate
2.5 Select accessories when appropriate according to manufacturer specifications

3.1 Operate equipment according to manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements for the safe use of radiation in dentistry
3.2 Ensure the client does not move and remains visible throughout the procedure
3.3 Remove the exposed dental radiographic film package carefully from the mouth
3.4 Label the exposed radiographic film package correctly prior to processing

4.1 Process the radiographic film correctly
4.2 Assess visual qualities of the processed film
4.3 Identify and correct processing errors
4.4 Identify and correct errors in technique
4.5 Mount and store radiographic images correctly


Details of Learning Activities

A variety of learning activities which can include:

  • Facilitator led classroom discussion with power point presentation
  • Small group activities
  • Individual activities
  • Practical simulated labs
  • Workshops/case studies
  • Portfolio/logbooks
  • Third party evidence


Teaching Schedule

As per Certificate IV in Dental Assisting timetable.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Iannucci, J,M; Howerton, LJ (2011) Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques; 4th edition, Saunders Elsevier, USA

Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection in Dentistry (2005)
http://www.arpansa.gov.au/pubs/rps/rps10.pdf
 

Radiation Legislation : Radiation Act (2005) and Radiation Regulations(2007) http://www.health.vic.gov.au/radiation/legislation.htm

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals, medicaments and materials used in dental practice (Obtained from Dental Supply companies or via web search)

Australian Dental Association Inc (2012) ADA Guidelines for Infection Control,2nd edition
Document available at: http://www.ada.org.au

National Health and Medical Research Council (2010) Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare www.nhmrc.gov.au

Laskaris, G (2006) Pocket Atlas of Oral Disease; 2nd edition, Theime ,Stuttgart & New York


References


Other Resources

Australian Standards AS/NZS 4815 (2006), Document available at http://www.standards.com.au

• Australian Dental Association Vic Branch (2005) Systematic Operating Procedures A manual for infection control and operational safety for the dental practice. http://www.adavb.com.au/

• Bird, D., Robinson, D. (2011) Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, 10th Ed. W.B.Saunders Company, Sydney.

• Frommer, H; Stabulas-Savage, J; Radiology for the Dental Professional, 9th edition, Elsevier/Mosby,. ISBN 0-323-03071-8. (Plus: the study guide for this textbook.)

• Whaites, E: (2007) Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology 4th edition. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier

• Zwemer, T.J. (1998) Mosby’s Dental Dictionary, Mosby Inc., Sydney
ISBN 978-0-3230-4963-4
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include demonstration of underpinning knowledge, and skills; assessment activities may include oral presentation, written work, written tests, simulated practical assessment, portfolio of simulated films with critique sheets, logbook and third party report, patient films with critique sheets and a workplace assessment. 


Assessment Tasks

All summative assessments are compulsory. For every written assessment you must achieve above a 70% mark. For the workplace assessment you must show competency across all elements.

  • Written exam - 50%
  • Workplace asessment - 50%

Formative tasks support learning and preparation for summative assessments and are highly recommended to be completed by all students. Feedback from the lead teachers is provided to assist progression in learning and assessment preparation.

  • Interpret the request for taking radiographs
  • Oral presentation: the radiographic unit
  • Simulated practical assessment
  • Study guide chapter questions
  • Procedure sequence written task for each technique (bisecting angle, paralleling and bitewing)
  • Portfolio of simulated films(X40) & related critique sheets
  • Case study oral presentations X4
  • Logbook/Third party evidence with X30 competent films with corresponding critique sheets

     


Assessment Matrix

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 without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own.
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 to submit your learning guide, 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://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w if they believe their ability 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 policies - RMIT University http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111

Special consideration online application - RMIT University http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w


Non completion or non-submission of compulsory tasks:


Failure to complete any or all of the compulsory tasks listed above will prevent the student from achieving a CA (competency achieved) result for unit HLTWHS300A. This will result in the student not completing the unit successfully. “NYC” (not yet competent) will be recorded and re-enrolment will be required to continue the unit/program. Fees will be incurred.

Please note: A second opportunity for assessment will not be granted unless the student has applied for and been granted special consideration as per RMIT Assessment Policy. Refer to the following for further information:

RMIT assessment policies - RMIT University http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111

Special consideration online application - RMIT University http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
 

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