Course Title: Construct oral splints
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2018
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: DENT5873C
Course Title: Construct oral splints
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5373 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Rachael Starr
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1420
Course Contact Email: rachael.starr@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 of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct oral splints.
This unit applies to work in dental technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET013 Construct oral splints |
Element: |
1. Construct splint |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select materials for the construction of splint in accordance with work order 1.2 Construct splint in accordance with work order 1.3 Process splint in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions |
Element: |
2. Trim, shape and finish splint |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Trim splint according to material selection 2.2 Shape splint according to work order and recheck on articulator 2.3 Evaluate the splint 2.4 Finish the splint appropriately according to type of material selected 2.5 Decontaminate the appliance in accordance with infection control guidelines 2.6 Place the splint in a suitable container for dispatch |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Construct splint
- Trim, shape and finish splint
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
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
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including knowledge and skill based tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.
Assessment Matrix
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Other Information
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
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Study and learning Support:
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
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Late submission:
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Special consideration:
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Plagiarism:
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Other Information:
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