Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: DENT5851C
Course Title: Take impressions
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6157 - Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
Course Contact: Luke Scarica
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0312
Course Contact Email: luke.scarica@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
None
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 needs |
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 will 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
Theory knowledge material required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria, face to face learning in classroom practical activities in sim lab canvas topic activities demonstration by teacher
Teaching Schedule
session1 |
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 |
session 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 |
session 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 |
session 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 |
session 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 |
session 6 |
Student to start taking secondary impressions in Sim Lab. |
Take secondary impressions in Sim Lab. Practical |
session 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 |
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Theory Mouth guards/ A clinical Aspect |
Mouth guards/ A clinical Aspect PowerPoint Topic - Mouthguards Theory |
session 8
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Student to take secondary impressions & to make mouthguard |
Practical Student to take secondary impressions (in Sim Lab) & to make mouthguard(in Dental |
session 9
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Advanced Impression Techniques - Theory |
Theory Power point Topic - Advanced Impression Techniques & class discussion |
session 10 |
Revision Of Unit for " Take Impressions" |
Revision Of Unit for " Take Impressions" Class discussion The clinical experience |
session 11
The Gagging Patient. The Gag reflex. |
Theory Power point Topic - The Gagging Patient. The Gag reflex. |
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Every Tuesday or friday after 3rd week
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In clinic Full Day. DHSV 2nd Floor Teaching clinic |
Practical Clinical Log Book to be signed by Supervisor /Demonstrator after every clinical session (patient) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
You 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 you have 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
Report on impression taking procedures, materials, instruments and equipment
Case Studies– presentation patients (Patient records)
Complete journal of experience in relation to outcomes of clinical experience placement (Patient records and Case Histories)
Perform elements and performance criteria of competence as designated for this unit of competence to the required standard consistently across a range of variables during clinical placement See critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit. .
*to be assessed competent in this unit you will need to complete each assessment to a satisfactory
standard you will receive feedback from your teacher at the completion of your task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria,
Assessment task 1: Knowledge assessment
Assessment task 2: Practical assessment
During your practical assessment you will be required to take impressions of your patient and assessed on technique
results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency based assessment are;
CA competency achieved
NYC not yet competent
DNS did not submit for assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment tasks listed in this course guide addresses all of the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessments:
If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result.
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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