Course Title: Manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: DENT5813

Course Title: Manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs

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

 

Ms Angie Ioannidis

Telephone: +61 3 9341 1407

Email angie.ioannidis@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 250

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
TAFEDH001 – Provide leadership in promoting effective and professional work practices
TAFEDH032 - Confirm physical health status
TAFEDH003 - Analyse oral status
TAFEDH010 - Research and evaluate patient dental and health history to prevent and/or manage emergencies
TAFEDH012 - Apply reflective practice, critical thinking and analysis in dental health
 

Course Description

This unit deals with a moderate level of knowledge, skills, judgments, values and attitudes needed to provide evidence based dental hygiene therapeutic, preventive and supportive services, and educational intervention to patients with simple to moderate periodontal conditions and disorders, within the context of dental hygiene practice and conducted according to occupational health, safety and welfare policy and procedures and infection control policy and procedures.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH015 Manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs

Element:

1. Establish and maintain an effective and collaborative relationship with a patient

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Demonstrate courtesy and empathy in all
communication with the patient whilst developing and
maintaining an effective relationship with the patient
1.2 Promote trust and confidence with patients in all of the
relevant work activities that are undertaken whilst
respecting the patient’s rights and role in collaborative
decision making
1.3 Socially inclusive communication skills are used at all
times and demonstrated behaviours encourage a
supportive environment that is conducive to establishing
collaborative relationships
1.4 Seek feedback from patient regarding quality of care
and respond to patient’s needs

Element:

2. Prepare and present the surgery

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Gather and prepare all equipment, materials and
instruments reasonably expected to be required for
planned procedure catering for any predetermined
special needs of the patient
2.2 Follow manufacturers instructions and guidelines when
preparing and using materials, equipment and
instruments
2.3 Follow all necessary safety precautions during the
preparation and presentation of the surgery

Element:

3. Conduct a periodontal assessment for a simple to moderate patient presentation

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Take a comprehensive and systematic medical, dental
and social history to collect, collate and record data by:
 interview
 questionnaire
 observation
 measurement
 examination
 radiographic procedures
3.2 Collect relevant clinical data to perform a periodontal
health and risk assessment
3.3 Discuss the process and rationale of data collection and
recording with the patient
3.4 Preserve and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
at all times

Element:

4. Formulate and validate a dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Collect, record and analyse data findings and discuss
with the patient and the overseeing dental practitioner responsible for overall patient care
4.2 Formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis in communication
with the supervising dental practitioner
4.3 Develop a dental hygiene treatment plan using evidence
based criteria, to incorporate treatment, preventive and
supportive dental hygiene interventions, that are
prioritized to cater for the patient’s periodontal and oral
health needs and takes into consideration the patients
own goals, values and preferences
4.4 Integrate the dental hygiene treatment plan within the
overall dental treatment plan
4.5 Adhering to the principles of informed consent, the
treatment options are discussed comprehensively with
the patient, who is provided with the opportunity to
clarify issues and is informed of possible treatment
outcomes resulting from any planned treatment.
Consent and acceptance of the hygiene treatment plan
is confirmed with the patient

Element:

5. Implement educational interventions for the management of simple to moderate periodontal diseases and conditions

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Educate and inform the patient considering their needs,
goals and treatment expectations based on evidence
based criteria
5.2 Deliver educational interventions at a pace that will
encourage patient understanding and ownership of their
periodontal and oral health status in relation to their
overall health and well-being
5.3 Provide regular opportunities for the patient to actively
participate and ask questions to evaluate
comprehension and promote compliance
5.4 Instruct the use of specific oral hygiene aids, and any
safety precautions associated with the use of these
5.6 Evaluate and review oral health techniques and patient
understanding/compliance regularly utilising a variety of
evaluation methodologies as an avenue to provide
specific maintenance
5.7 Design educational methodologies to encourage a
sense of self responsibility for oral health based on an
understanding of (their) periodontal and oral health
status and personal goals
5.8 Adjust methodologies and strategies based on
evaluative feedback, to meet the individual patient’s
needs and preferences

Element:

6. Implement therapeutic, preventive and supportive interventions for the management of simple to moderate periodontal conditions and disorders within the context of dental hygiene practice

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Adhering to the principles of informed consent, discuss
the treatment with the patient, provide opportunity to
clarify issues, inform of possible treatment outcomes acceptance of the hygiene treatment plan is confirmed.
6.2 Discuss proposed therapeutic interventions and
outcomes comprehensively with the patient abiding to
the principles of informed consent, whilst providing an
opportunity to clarify issues, and inform of possible
outcomes resulting from any planned treatment
6.3 Provide selected and prioritized therapeutic
interventions according to the dental hygiene treatment
plan, patient expectations and relevant guidelines, to
eliminate and/or control local etiologic factors
6.4 Determine the need for pain control through observation
and recognition of non-verbal feedback mechanisms
and discussions with the patient, and proceed with any
necessary pain control requirements
6.5 Monitor treatment outcomes taking into consideration
the patient’s own goals and consequently, the
effectiveness of the therapeutic interventions in the
elimination and/or control of local etiologic factors
6.6 Implement alternative therapeutic interventions as
indicated, if desired treatment outcomes are not being
achieved
6.7 Communicate issues or concerns regarding any aspect
of treatment with the supervising dental practitioner
6.8 Implement preventive strategies devised from a risk
assessment and determine the need for referral to other
health professionals in consultation with the supervising
dental practitioner in liaison with the patient
6.9 Evaluate treatment outcomes of periodontal and oral
health care and devise an evidence based maintenance
program in collaboration with the patient for continuing
oral and general health


Learning Outcomes


Please refer to the Elements of Competency.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is co-delivered in a cluster (Clinical Practice 4) in conjunction with TAFE015 manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs, TAFE016 Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease, TAFE017 Interpret clinical data to classify periodontal health, TAFE019 Preform a nutritional oral health assessment and TAFE023 Provide dental hygiene care of individuals with special needs.

 

You must enrol in all five units delivered in this cluster and all learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies.

 

The 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 co-delivered in a cluster (Clinical Practice 4) in conjunction with TAFE015 manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs, TAFE016 Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease, TAFE017 Interpret clinical data to classify periodontal health, TAFE019 Preform a nutritional oral health assessment and TAFE023 Provide dental hygiene care of individuals with special needs.

 

The unit is delivered 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.

 

Notification will be provided via student email if the date or location changes.

 


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
  • consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations relevant to an identified work role

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 Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Ass 1

Ass 2


Ass 3


Ass 4

1.1

X

X

 

 

1.2

X

X

 

 

1.3

X

X

X

 

2.1

X

 

X

 

2.2

X

 

X

 

2.3

X

 

X

 

3.1

X

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

 

3.3

X

X

X

 

3.4

X

 

 

 

3.5

X

 

 

 

4.1

X

X

X

 

4.2

X

 

X

 

4.3

X

 

X

X

5.1

X

X

X

X

5.2

X

X

 

X

5.3

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

This unit is co-delivered in a cluster Clinical Practice 4 (CP4) (Clinical Practice 4) in conjunction with TAFE015 manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs, TAFE016 Use chemotherapeutic agents to manage and prevent dental disease, TAFE017 Interpret clinical data to classify periodontal health, TAFE019 Preform a nutritional oral health assessment and TAFE023 Provide dental hygiene care of individuals with special needs.

Assessment Task 1: Clinical practice with completion of 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 CP4 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 Task 3: Case Study Presentation

Students will submit the case Study Presentation 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 CP4 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 4: Case Study Presentation (oral)

Students will submit the case Study Presentation 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 CP4 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 5: Special needs case study

Students will submit the Special needs case study 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 CP4 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 Matrix

AS PER ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

Other Information

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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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