Course Title: Design, conduct and evaluate an oral health plan

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH031 Design, conduct and evaluate an oral health plan

Performance Criteria:

   1.1 Conduct a series of investigations and risk assessment
tasks to elicit any cultural, genetic, environmental or
socio-economic risk factors that determine the health
needs, and consequently the related oral health needs
of the individual and/or community group.
1.2 Perform an analysis of the collected data to assist with
the recognition of oral health related issues pertaining to
an individual and/or community group with an insightful
approach to evidence based quality of care.
1.3 Demonstrate effective and empathetic interpersonal
communication skills in the data collection and task
analysis stage.
1.4 Socially inclusive communication skills are used at all
times and demonstrated behaviours encourage a
supportive environment that is conducive to establishing
collaborative relationships.
1.5 Seek clarification of issues from other allied health care
or social workers that the individual and/or group may
be associated with.
1.6 Where data is collected in a clinical setting the surgery
is prepared to cater for any predetermined special
needs of the patient.
1.7 The individual and/or group are given the opportunity to
express their concerns, perceptions and requests.
1.8 All task analysis procedures are conducted according to
Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare policy and
procedures and Infection Control policy and procedures.                            

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Relevant records are reviewed to eliminate any
contradictions to proposed oral health strategies
including nutritional and dietary advice, with regard to
cultural, socio-economic and/or medical issues.
2.2 The content of the oral health program, with relation to
policies, strategies and educational methodologies, are
designed and developed to target the special needs of
the individual and/or community group with an evidence
based quality of care approach.
2.3 The individual and/or community group is consulted at
all times to contribute in an active way to the decision
making process.
2.4 The oral health program must be designed against a
realistic timeframe and take into account the essential
periodic re-evaluation of the individual’s and/or
community group’s progress.
2.5 Realistic goals must be customised, designed and set to
encourage the individual’s and/or community group’s
level of motivation and self-responsibility towards
embracing positive oral health behaviours within their
present capabilities and capacities.

Performance Criteria:

 3.1 Effective interpersonal and group skills are utilised to
effectively deliver an oral health program.
3.2 Information is delivered at a pace and style that will
stimulate and support learning and understanding of the
key concepts.
3.3 Content and scenarios used relate specifically to the
needs, goals and values of the targeted group and/or
individual.
3.4 Individuals are given regular opportunity to actively
participate and clarify information.
3.5 Effective questioning techniques are used to evaluate
comprehension and retention levels.
3.6 Correct instructions are given for the use of specific oral
hygiene aids, and any safety precautions associated
with the use of these are clearly given.
3.7 Regular review sessions utilising a variety of evaluation
methodologies are implemented and feedback received
is used to adjust or modifying program as appropriate.
3.8 Oral health techniques and attitudes adopted by the
individual and/or group are regularly evaluated and
modifications made where necessary, as an avenue of
providing ongoing maintenance and review.
3.9 Methodologies used encourage the individual and /or
group’s desire to adopt a sense of responsibility for their
own oral health.
3.10 Methodologies and strategies are adjusted based on
evaluative feedback, to meet the individual and/or
groups needs and preferences, to support positive
learning experiences.
3.11 Cultural sensitivity is executed at all times.
3.12 The oral health program is conducted according to the
principles of Occupational Health Safety and Welfare
and Infection Control Guidelines and quality assured
work practices.

TAFEDH031 Design, conduct and evaluate an oral health plan                                                                                                                           Teacher: Caitlin Wainrib

Tuesday 8th September

9-12.30pm

Introduction to subject

Revision of social determinants/Contextualisation- Ottawa Charter & Jakarta Declaration

Risk assessment/identification & analysis of clinical information

Allied Health Approach, Referrals & Target Groups

Oral heath template posted on blackboard

Monday 14th September

Online

Related journal article reviews (to review at next class)

Pre-reading for next class- Case study 1

Monday 5th Oct

9-12.30

Review online case studies

Case study workshop 1- Student driven

Case study 3&4 discussion

Monday 19th Oct

9-12.30

Case study workshop 2 Case Study 5&6 and exam preparation

Monday 9th November

9.00am-10.30am

SUMMATIVE THEORY ASSESSMENT

A complete book list will be provided during Orientation and available on Blackboard