Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2020
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: 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
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
Theory: Lectures/tutorial
Practical: Dental Laboratory exercises/activities
Teaching Schedule
Block 3/Week 2 - Topic Introduction and Theory Lecture
- Dental Laboratory Practical Exercises: Commence
Block 4/Week 1 - Assessments: Theory and Practical
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
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
Assessment 1: Theory Assessment - Written Test (Block 4/Week 1)
The theory assessment will include short answer questions and diagrams as required.
Assessment 2: Practical Assessment – Practical Skills Test (Block 4/Week 1)
During your practical assessment you will be required to produce and critically evaluate 1 oral splint suitable for insertion in the mouth.
Assessment Matrix
E/PC |
Assessment 1: Written |
Assessment 2: Practical |
1.1 |
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x |
1.2 |
|
x |
1.3 |
|
x |
2.1 |
x
|
x |
2.2 |
x
|
x |
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2.3
|
x |
x |
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2.4
|
x |
x |
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2.5
|
|
x |
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2.6
|
|
x |
Other Information
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