Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: DENT5851C

Course Title: Take impressions

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

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6157 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Course Contact: Rachael Starr

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1420

Course Contact Email: rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

Assumed knowledge and skills from the successful completion of the Diploma of Dental Technology.

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take a range of impressions for patients who are dentate or edentulous. 

This unit applies to work in dental prosthetics.

 

 

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTDEP003 Take impressions
Element:	1. Assess the patient
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Confirm the patient's medical history 1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or where appropriate to their carer 1.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 1.4 Select the equipment and instruments for the impression 1.5 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team 1.6 Adjust the dental clinic set-up to accommodate the patient's need
Element:	2. Select impression tray and modify if required
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Select an appropriate impression tray for the technique and the patient 2.2 Modify the impression tray where necessary to ensure comfort and accuracy
Element:	3. Select and prepare impression materials
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Select impression materials in accordance with desired outcome 3.2 Consider the patient's comfort and the indications for use of particular materials 3.3 Prepare the correct materials and medicaments using the correct technique, to the correct consistency and quantity required 3.4 Modify materials where indicated
Element:	4. Perform impression taking procedure
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Position and prepare the patient for the procedure 4.2 Instruct the patient on participation during the procedure 4.3 Place impression tray and mixed material in the patient's mouth 4.4 Carry out muscle trimming 4.5 Monitor and reassure the patient throughout the procedure and provide first aid support if required 4.6 Remove the impression when set 4.7 Examine the patient's mouth for injury and impression material debris following removal of the impression 4.8 Restore the patient's comfort and appearance 4.9 Document details of the procedure in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and relevant guidelines 4.10 Assess the quality of the impression for the required prosthetic appliance

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, you should be able to:

    1. Assess the patient 

    2. Select impression tray and modify if required 

    3. Select and prepare impression materials

    4. Perform impression taking procedure               

 

 

Details of Learning Activities

You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning via Canvas and other forms of structured teaching and learning).

You will be observed and assessed through planned activities throughout the duration of the course.

Delivered in classroom workshops, simulated clinic and clinic, schedules vary from group to group so schedule is posted on Canvas for staff and you.

Teaching Schedule

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eek	Topic	Learning Materials and Activities	Assessment Remarks
1	Dental Impression Materials physical and chemical properties of dental impression materials  principles of quality assurance and work effectiveness	Class power point topic - Dental Impression Materials slide 1 -23 Discussion  health & safety
2	The Ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of dental care  Dental practice or organisation policy and procedures, including registration standards and guidelines.	Class power point Topic - The Ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of dental care Discussion practice policies  Read & Discuss the: -           ADA Policy section 5
3	Taking Impressions Primary impressions Custom Trays / Special Trays  physical and chemical properties of dental impression materials	Class power point topic - Dental Impression Materials slide 24 - 41 Student to start  making custom trays in Dental Laboratory   Theory and Hands on	Assessment support: One hour will be allocated to support students with Assessment Task 2. Use this session to ask question and if you need any clarity or top tips.
4	Practical The rationale, criteria for selection and use of dental impression materials Class Discussion- Feedback	Class demonstration with impression materials students to try different impression materials Hands on/practical	in Sim Lab
5	Theory The effects of disability, medical conditions  and medications on the impression taking procedure.	Class discussion  power point  Topic - Dental Impression Materials slide 41 - 43 learning exercise  brief quiz at conclusion of class
6	Student to start taking secondary impressions in Sim Lab.	Take secondary impressions in Sim Lab. Practical
7	Student to start taking secondary impressions in Sim Lab. continued from previous session	Student to continue taking secondary impressions in Sim Lab. from previous week
8	Theory Mouth guards/ A clinical Aspect	Mouth guards/ A clinical Aspect PowerPoint Topic -  Mouthguards  Theory
Break
9	Student to take secondary impressions  &  to make mouthguard	Practical Student to take secondary impressions (in Sim Lab)  &  to make mouthguard(in Dental
10	Advanced Impression Techniques - Theory	Theory Power point  Topic -  Advanced Impression Techniques  & class discussion
11	Revision Of Unit for " Take Impressions"	Revision Of Unit for " Take Impressions" Class discussion  The clinical experience	preparation for theory Assessment
12	The Gagging Patient. The Gag reflex.	Theory Power point  Topic - The Gagging Patient. The Gag reflex.
Every Friday after 3rd week	In clinic Full Day. DHSV 2nd Floor Teaching clinic	Practical  Clinical Log Book to be signed by Supervisor /Demonstrator after every clinical session (patient)	Clinical Log Book to be signed by Supervisor /Demonstrator after every clinical session (patient) as proof of 240hrs clinical time.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Library resources - Through Canvas

Textbook

Prosthetic Treatment of the Edentulous Patient  RM Basker, JC Davenport ,HR Tomlin

Therapeutic Guidelines   Oral and Dental   2012 version 2

MS word,power point ,excel.

PPE equipment ,Clinic tunics (Obtained through rmit),Face bow and articulator, Personal Dental laboratory Tools.

Access to computer and internet when not on campus.

 

Overview of Assessment

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 completed the following tasks:

• performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a clinical dental workplace environment

• prepared 4 different patients for impression procedures ensuring patient safety, including:

- patients who are partially dentate

- patients who are fully edentulous

• taken at least 1 impression for each of the following types of procedures, which may include using of stock and custom trays:

- relining or rebasing

- complete dentures

- partial dentures

- removable flexible mouthguard used for sporting activities immediate dentures

- additions or repairs to existing denture.

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.   Regular attendance is necessary.  Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.

Assessment Tasks

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.

All Assessments are to be done through Canvas.

Assessment 1 - Task 1 Knowledge Assessment - Open Book written assessment. All questions to be answered correctly to be deemed Satisfactory.

 

Assessment 2 - Task 2 Practical Task - Task performed during 240 hours of work in a clinical dental workplace environment (clinical logbook-based evidence). Task as shown in overview details above.(impressions for 4 patients)

Assessment Matrix

The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course. 

Other Information

Competency requirements and Grading:

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

You will be advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Observation of You performing work is used to confirm competency.

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