Course Title: Articulate models and transfer records
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: DENT5864C
Course Title: Articulate models and transfer records
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5387 - 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
Justin Kidgell
justin.kidgell@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transfer oral records and mount models on an articulator.
This unit applies to work in dental technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET004 Articulate models and transfer records |
Element: |
1. Select and prepare the articulator |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply standard precautions when receiving, handling and working on dental materials 1.2 Decontaminate occlusal registration rims according to infection control guidelines 1.3 Confirm requirements of work order 1.4 Select and adjust articulator in accordance with work order 1.5 Ensure all adjustable settings of the articulator are set to their neutral or zero settings 1.6 Identify the mounting method to be used |
Element: |
2. Select and prepare materials |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Position models and oral records in articulator for a range of prosthetic appliances 2.2 Prepare mounting materials and apply to models 2.3 Establish and secure centric records 2.4 Remove excess material and smooth to produce a neat finish 2.5 Clean equipment |
Element: |
3. Transfer oral records to articulator |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Transpose records as provided 3.2 Record midline 3.3 Set and record vertical height 3.4 Set the condylar angles to the work order given |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Select and prepare the articulator
- Select and prepare materials
- Transfer oral records to articulator
Details of Learning Activities
Theory lectures/tutorial
Practical laboratory activities
Teaching Schedule
Week 8 (am) topic introduction and theory lecture
Week 8 (pm) Laboratory Practical exercises
Week 9 Laboratory practical exercises continued
Week 11 Laboratory practical exercises continued
Week 12 Theory and practical exam
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1 - Theory assessment - written test
Assessment 2 - Practical 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 1: Articulate models and transfer records theory exam (Week 12)
Assessment 2: Articulate models and transfer records practical exam, Part 1 & 2 (Week 12)
Assessment Matrix
E/PC |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2: Parts 1 & 2 |
1.1 |
x |
x |
1.2 |
x |
x |
1.3 |
|
x |
1.4 |
|
x |
1.5 |
|
x |
1.6 |
x |
x |
2.1 |
|
x |
2.2 |
|
x |
2.3 |
x |
x |
2.4 |
|
x |
2.5 |
|
x |
3.1 |
x |
x |
3.2 |
x |
x |
3.3 |
x |
x |
3.4 |
|
x |
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