Course Title: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2018
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: DENT5843C
Course Title: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4385 - Certificate IV 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
9341 1420
Ms. Sandra Torbica
Vocational Educator
9341 1408
Ms. Eleanor Schroeder
Vocational Educator
9341 1412
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’ instructions |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
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 Timetable
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
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: Task 1 |
Written Test |
Assessment: Task 2 |
Workplace Assessment 1 |
Assessment: Task 3 |
Workplace Assessment 2 |
Assessment: Task 3 |
Workplace Assessment 2 |
Assessment: Task 4 |
Instrumentation Portfolio |
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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessments | |
Assessment: Task 1 |
Written Test |
Assessment: Task 2 |
Workplace Assessment 1 |
Assessment: Task 3 |
Workplace Assessment 2 |
Assessment: Task 3 |
Workplace Assessment 2 |
Assessment: Task 4 |
Instrumentation Portfolio |
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
- 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
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.
Assessment Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria Covered |
Ass1 |
Ass 2 |
Ass 3 |
Ass 4 |
1.1 |
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X |
X |
X |
1.2 |
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X |
X |
X |
1.3 |
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X |
X |
X |
1.4 |
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X |
X |
X |
1.5 |
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X |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
2.3 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
2.4 |
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X |
X |
X |
3.1 |
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X |
X |
X |
3.2 |
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X |
X |
X |
3.3 |
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X |
X |
X |
3.4 |
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X |
X |
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
4.3 |
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X |
X |
X |
4.4 |
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X |
X |
X |
5.1 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
5.2 |
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X |
X |
X |
5.3 |
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X |
X |
X |
5.4 |
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X |
X |
X |
5.5 |
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X |
X |
X |
5.6 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
5.7 |
X |
X |
X |
X |
5.8 |
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X |
X |
X |
6.1 |
X |
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6.2 |
X |
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6.3 |
X |
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6.4 |
X |
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6.5 |
X |
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6.6 |
X |
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6.7 |
X |
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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.
Other Information
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- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
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