Course Title: Apply and remove periodontal dressings and remove sutures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: DENT5806

Course Title: Apply and remove periodontal dressings and remove sutures

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)

Course Contact: Sue Fatone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411406

Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 15

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

HLTIN403B – Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
TAFEDH006 - Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains from teeth
TAFEDH012 - Apply reflective practice and critical thinking and analysis in dental health

 

 

Course Description

This unit deals with the knowledge, skills, values and behaviors required to apply periodontal dressings, and to remove periodontal dressings and sutures post surgically.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH009 Apply and remove periodontal dressings and remove sutures

Element:

1. Prepare and present surgery

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Equipment, materials and instruments required for the
patient’s treatment are gathered and arranged within the
treatment cubicle

1.2 Reviewing patient’s case notes and prepare surgery for
predetermined special needs of the patient
1.3 Prepare periodontal dressings according to relevant
guidelines and manufacturer’s recommendations
1.4 Equipment and instruments are maintained according to
relevant guidelines for instrument maintenance
1.5 Follow safety precautions during the preparation and
presentation stages

Element:

2. Prepare and assess patient

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Patient’s medical history and records are reviewed to
confirm treatment prescriptions
2.2 An explanation of dressing application procedure is
given to the patient
2.3 Adhering to the principles of informed consent, the
patient is informed of possible negative outcomes
resulting from any planned treatment. Consent is
confirmed with the patient
2.3 The patient is provided opportunity to ask questions
concerning any aspect of the application of a
periodontal dressing
2.4 Patients comfort is maintained
2.5 Treatment is carried out according to occupational
health, safety and welfare guidelines and infection
control policy and procedures
 

Element:

3. Apply periodontal dressing

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Periodontal dressing material is mixed and applied to
the wound surface
3.2 Periodontal dressing is evaluated to ensure that it does
not extend coronal to the height of contour or interfere
with occlusion and soft tissues during speech or
mastication
3.3 Excess material is removed appropriately
3.4 Patient comfort is re-evaluated and clear post operative
care instructions are given

Element:

4. Remove a periodontal dressing post surgically

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Patient’s well being following surgery is confirmed
4.2 Explanation of the dressing removal is provided to the
patient
4.3 The patient is provided an opportunity to ask questions
concerning the removal of a periodontal dressing
4.4 The periodontal dressing is correctly removed to
minimize trauma and patient discomfort

4.5 Teeth and soft tissues are debrided
4.6 Surgical site is evaluated and any immediate concerns
directed to the dentist

Element:

5. Remove sutures post surgically

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Suture removal procedure is communicated to the
patient
5.2 Patient is provided an opportunity to ask questions
concerning the removal of sutures
5.3 Operative site is cleansed
5.4 Number of sutures are confirmed through clinical
examination and reference to patient case notes
5.5 Correct number of sutures are removed without
disturbing healing
5.6 Procedure is evaluated and the dentist informed
5.7 Post operative care instructions are given to the patient


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this unit you will have the knowledge, skills, values and behaviors required to apply periodontal dressings, and to remove periodontal dressings and sutures post surgically.


Details of Learning Activities

Attendance of lectures and tutorials

Research:
• Materials used for periodontal dressings
• Indications and Contraindications


Participate in simulated setting for:
• Placement of periodontal dressings
• Removal of periodontal dressing

Rotation through specialists clinics:
• Observing placement and removal of periodontal packs and suture removal in a clinical setting
• Assisting with the preparation of surgery and materials for these procedures.

In the supervised clinical environment :
• Preparation of surgery and materials
• Removal and placement of periodontal dressings
• Removal of sutures
• Post-operative care and instructions
 


Teaching Schedule

Classes will commence in Semester 2 and be delivered in 3 hour blocks. Each class will include teacher led presentations, workbook activities, group collaboration and self directed learning opportunities.

This unit  will include a practical component in the pre-clinical lab and in the clinic


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Recommended reading and references as uploaded on blackboard, including classroom presentations


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. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

  • candidates must demonstrate their ability to apply essential knowledge identified for this competency unit before undertaking independent workplace application
  • this competency unit should be assessed in conjunction with relevant competency unit(s) in delivery of the Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) ·
  • evidence must demonstrate the individual’s ability to apply their knowledge within the requirements of dental hygiene practice 
  • consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations relevant to an identified work role 

Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1:

Clinical practice, logbook and observation

Assessment 2:

Written theory examination

Assessment 3:

(Oral) Case Study Presentation(s)

Assessment 4:

Special needs case study Assignment

Assessment 4:

Case Study Presentation

Assessment 4:

Clinical (scaling) practical

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass 1

Ass 2


Ass 3

Ass 4

Ass 5

Ass 6

1.1

X

 

X

X

X

X

1.2

X

 

X

 

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

 

X

X

1.4

X

 

X

 

X

X

1.5

X

X

X

 

X

X

2.1

X

 

X

 

X

X

2.2

X

 

X

 

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

 

X

X

2.4

X

 

 

 

X

X

2.5

X

 

 

 

X

X

3.1

X

 

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

 

 

X

X

3.3

X

X

 

 

X

X

3.4

X

 

X

X

X

X

4.1

X

X

X

 

X

X

4.2

X

X

X

 

X

X

4.3

X

X

X

X

X

X

4.4

X

X

X

 

X

X

4.5

X

 

X

 

X

X

4.6

X

 

X

X

X

X

5.1

X

X

X

X

X

X

5.2

X

X

 

X

X

X

5.3

X

 

X

 

X

X

5.4

X

 

 

X

X

X

5.5

X

 

X

 

X

X

5.6

X

 

 

 

X

X

5.7

X

 

 

 

X

X

 

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

Written test on periodontal dressings and suture removal

Practical test on applying and placing periodontal dressings and suture removal on simulated models

Complete journal of experience in relation to outcomes of clinical experience placement
 


Assessment Matrix

Formative
Pre-clinical log sheets

Summative
Written test co-assessed with TAFEDH011 (50%) (70% pass mark)
Preclinical Assessment: 50% (70% pass mark)
 

All assessments must be completed successfully to achieve a competent result
 

Other Information

This unit should be assessed after achievement of the following
related competency units:
 HLTIN403B – Implement and monitor infection control
policies and procedures
 TAFEDH006 - Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains
from teeth
 TAFEDH012 - Apply reflective practice and critical thinking
and analysis in dental health
The unit should also be assessed in conjunction with
competency unit(s) related to planning/delivery of the Advanced
Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene).

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