Course Title: Take impressions and construct study models
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: DENT5808
Course Title: Take impressions and construct study models
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 9341 1406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 25
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
Course Description
This unit is concerned with the knowledge and skills dealing with the taking of impressions and the construction of study models, including those used in orthodontics.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH011 Take impressions and construct study models |
Element: |
1. Assess the patient |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Equipment, materials and instruments required for the 1.3 Prescription is interpreted where required |
Element: |
2. Select impression materials |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Impression tray is selected for the requirements and the |
Element: |
3. Select and prepare impression materials |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Correct materials are chosen for procedure |
Element: |
4. Perform impression taking procedure |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Seat the patient appropriately and provide clear |
Element: |
5. Pour and trim impression models |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Select appropriate materials and apparatus and |
Element: |
6. Finish model |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Model is recovered intact from impression |
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the elements of competency.
Details of Learning Activities
Attendance to activities associated with formal classes & Laboratory practicals/workshops
Research MSDS for a variety of impression materials, plasters and stones
Sim lab practicals
Explore a variety of materials
• Preparation, dispensing, mixing techniques & setting times
• OH&S incl MSDS
• Infection control guidelines
Impression taking on models
Pouring up exercises
Create impression taking and pouring study model procedure guides
Simulated workshops
• Scenarios demonstrated for student observation
• Students’ role play on impression taking procedure incl. patient management
Supervised clinical environment
• Perform History taking
• Clinical assessment
• Patient Impression taking
• Study model fabrication
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, as well as a significant practical component both in the preclinical lad and in the clinic.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All practical equipment and materials will be provided in the preclinical sessions
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 Tasks | |
Assessment 1: |
Practical Assessment |
Assessment 2: |
Written theory examination |
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria Covered |
Ass 1 |
Ass 2 |
1.1 |
X |
|
1.2 |
X |
X |
1.3 |
X |
X |
2.1 |
X |
|
2.2 |
X |
|
3.1 |
X |
X |
3.2 |
X |
X |
3.3 |
X |
X |
4.1 |
X |
X |
4.2 |
X |
X |
4.3 |
X |
X |
4.4 |
X |
X |
4.5 |
X |
|
4.6 |
X |
|
5.1 |
X |
X |
5.2 |
X |
X |
5.3 |
X |
|
6.1 |
X |
X |
6.2 |
X |
X |
6.3 |
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
Knowledge Test on selection, use and handling of a variety of materials for impression taking and study model fabrication
Report on MSDS research
Sim lab tasks including written report on each activity
Practical testing on each procedure conducted during lab practicals
Presentation of final impressions and study models undertaken in sim lab practical
Report on procedure guide
Continuous assessments in supervised clinical environment
Presentation of patient records/log book
Assessment Matrix
Formative
written Assignment
Pre-clinical Log sheets
Summative
Written test co-assessed with TAFEDH009 (50%)
Presentation of final impressions and study models undertaken in laboratory. 50%
All assessments must be completed successfully to achieve a competent result.
Other Information
related competency units:
HLTIN403B – Implement and monitor infection control
policies and procedures
TAFEDH006 - Scale teeth, debride root surfaces and stains
from teeth
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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