Course Title: Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: DENT5812

Course Title: Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

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

Program Manager: Mr Nicholas Greer

Telephone: +61 3 9341 1420

Email nicholas.greer@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 100

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

This unit should be assessed after achievement of the following
related competency units:

HLTFA301B - Apply first aid
TAFEDH032 - Confirm physical health status
HLTAP501A - Analyse oral status
TAFEDH010 - Research and evaluate patient dental and health history to prevent and/or manage emergencies
TAFEDH013 – Interpret and analyse patient medical and drug history
 

Course Description

This unit deals with the identification, recognition and recording of oral pathologies and the role of the Dental Hygienist in contributing to diagnosis and management of these conditions in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Specialists. It also describes the application of knowledge in oral medicine and pathology required to investigate, interpret and analyse a patient’s medical history and available health information in order to individualise their dental hygiene management.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH014 Apply knowledge of oral medicine and pathology to individualize patient management and treatment

Element:

1. Identify, recognise and record deviations from the normal appearance and function of oral tissues

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify the presence of oral pathology and the affect of
a systemic disease in the oral cavity.
1.2 Describe the changes occurring at a cellular level and
relate them to clinical signs and symptoms.
1.3 Accurately record a detailed description of medical
history and clinical findings in patient records using a
descriptive professional vocabulary.
1.4 Notation of pathological lesions should include a
description of the size, appearance and location

Element:

2. Identify the causative factors for the development of common oral conditions and systemic conditions with oral manifestations and apply this knowledge in the prevention of disease

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Describe the aetiology of a range of common oral
conditions and systemic conditions which may have an
effect on the oral cavity
2.2 Apply preventive strategies within the scope of dental
hygiene practice to reduce the occurrence and severity
of these conditions

Element:

3. Collaborate with a dentist or dental specialist to manage oral pathologies and the oral effects of systemic conditions

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Discuss medical history and pathology findings with the
dentist/dental specialist.
3.2 Individualise treatment plans and patient management
in response to the presence of common systemic
disease or oral pathology.
3.3 Refer oral conditions outside the scope of dental
hygiene practice to the dentist for advice or
management.


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this unit you will have the skills to identify, recognise and record oral pathologies and the role of the Dental Hygienist in contributing to diagnosis and management of these conditions in collaboration with Dentists and Dental Specialists. It also describes the application of knowledge in oral medicine and pathology required to investigate, interpret and analyse a patient’s medical history and available health information in order to individualise their dental hygiene management.


Details of Learning Activities

A combination of learning activities have been designed to help students to achieve learning outcomes of this unit:

  • Facilitator led classroom based lecture and or workshop using PowerPoint Presentations
  • Written classroom tasks
  • Demonstration and classroom discussion
  • Group discussions
  • Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises
  • Clinical practice, peer evaluation/feedback session/completion of practical worksheets
  • Online learning resources accessed via myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard)
  • Self managed research to support completion of assessment tasks.


Teaching Schedule

This unit is scheduled for delivery as per the timetable issued on Induction Day and is also located on BlackBoard. The classes will be delivered, on level 3 or 2 of Building 154, RMIT (within the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne) or in the undergraduate clinic Level 2 Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.  There will be opportunity for you to attend clinics off site.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be expected to utilise a range of recent and appropriate library, electronic, text and other resources. Students will be provided with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard).

  • RMIT ADOH prescribed textbooks
  • RMIT Studies (Blackboard) for RMIT Online resources.
  • RMIT Library for textbooks and other resources.
  • RMIT Library (Dental Guides): http://rmit.libguides.com/dental


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

Assessment

The assessment for this unit from part of the cluster Clinical Pracice 4 (CP4), refer to the CP4 Assessment outline

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: 

Clinical practice, logbook and observation

Assessment 2:

Written theory examination

         

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass 1

Ass 2

1.1

X

X

1.2

X

X

1.3

X

 

1.4

X

 

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

 

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

 

3.3

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

To demonstrate competency in this unit, students will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. 

Assessment Task 1: Clinical practice with Logbook and Clinical Observation & feedback Logbook

 

The Logbook and Clinical Observation & feedback Logbook is completed in the practical sessions.

 

Students will attempt the assessments under supervision of the assessor and they will be graded with either a S (Satisfactory) or NYS (Not Yet Satisfactory) according to the assessment guidelines and criteria outlined in the TAFEHD014 Assessment Outline. All assessment criteria must be successfully completed in order to achieve a satisfactory result.

Feedback to students will be provided at an allocated time at RMIT. 

 

Assessment Task 2: Written theory examination

This is conducted as per timetable. The written test will be conducted under supervision at RMIT under exam conditions. Detailed information will be discussed with students during their attendance to lectures. 

In order to achieve a satisfactory result, student must score 70% of the overall mark. Feedback to students will be provided at an allocated time at RMIT.


Assessment Matrix

AS PER ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT Student Page for extensive information about study support, assessments, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

RMIT provides all students with an extension range of online and campus based study support services ranging from:

Study and Learning Centre http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/studyresources

Learning Lab: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=l5f1zzjdhi0g1  |

Disability Liaison Unit: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/disability  

Plagiarism

RMIT University requires that you present only YOUR work for assessment.

Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is the presentation of the work or idea of another person. Plagiarism is NOT acceptable. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course. Please note: It is also a disciplinary offence to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student. When signing the coversheet (electronic or paper based), you are declaring that the work is not plagiarised.

Special Consideration

Please note: Students may apply for Special Consideration as per the information via the RMIT website http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration  if they believe that to complete assessment for this unit by the submission date has been affected by factors beyond their control. Special consideration must be lodged prior to or within 48 hours of the scheduled assessment time or assessment submission date. The application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.

RMIT Assessment Appeal Process

Students may appeal against their assessment result as per the information via the RMIT website. The Appeals Against Assessment policy and procedure applies to all coursework programs in all careers. The appeal process is staged and students are required to follow each stage in order to ensure their full entitlement to appeal, this is available on http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=nwjxaifdrgle (unresolved)

Attendance

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensure the maximum opportunity to gain competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options that may be available to you with the Program Coordinator. For more information go to:

 http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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