Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: DENT5857C

Course Title: Take a clinical photograph

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.  

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.  

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Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus  

  

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

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

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Nominal Hours: 50

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 clinical dental photograph under conditions that can be reproduced. 

 

 

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTDEN014 Take a clinical photograph
Element:	1. Prepare patient and interpret the request for photography
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the patient’s necessary charts and records 1.2 Interpret request and provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer 1.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 1.4 Prepare accessories for intraoral photography 1.5 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team
Element:	2. Prepare to take the photograph
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Compose the image so that the most important aspects are in the centre of the photograph 2.2 Orientate the image so that subsequent photos are reproducible 2.3 Locate the image source to be photographed appropriately in the depth of field so that the photograph is in complete focus 2.4 Check the viewfinder to ensure there are no obstructions to the image
Element:	3. Take required intraoral views using a standardised approach
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Position the patient so that conditions for photography are reproducible 3.2 Stand in a stable position for standard intraoral views that are reproducible for all photographs 3.3 Select the magnification ratio according to the desired frame and focus 3.4 Frame the image and ensure positioning of retractors and mirrors is correct 3.5 Use appropriate lighting so that the image is not overexposed
Element:	4. Take a portrait and profile photograph
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Explain the purpose of the photograph to the patient 4.2 Choose the background colour and texture so that a full assessment of the profile can be made 4.3 Follow guidelines to position the camera and the patient to ensure reproducible results 4.4 Use a vertical format to completely fill the frame 4.5 Take standard dental portrait views that ensure images can be reproduced 4.6 Upload photograph from camera card and store in patient files

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will be able to:

1. Prepare patient and interpret the request for photography

2. Prepare to take the photograph

3. Take required intraoral views using a standardised approach

4. Take a portrait and profile photograph

Details of Learning Activities

You will learn through a number of planned activities to meet the requirements of this competency (face to face classes, simulated workplace Learning, online learning, clinical placement and other forms of structured learning).  You will be observed and and assessed throughout the duration of the course.

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:

• taken 50 clinical dental photographs, including intraoral and extraoral images

• stored the resulting image data appropriately.

Teaching Schedule

Delivered  in classroom workshops, simulated clinic and clinical placement .  Schedules vary from group to group so your schedule will be posted online  ( Canvas ).

 

k	Topic	Readings and Activities	Assessment	Unit(s) of Competency	Elements and Performance Criteria
Week 2  AM  2023	Introduction to course schedules.Take a clinical Photograph	Reading:Handouts given in class Activity: Exploring course schedules and discussion.fundamentals of photography. power point presentation	Class discussion regarding requirements of Assessments.	HLTDEN014	1-4
Week 3  AM  2023	Principles of Oral Photography	Reading:Oral landmarks of the mouth Activity:fundamentals of photography. Power point-fundamentals of photography.	Preparation regarding  Taking a clinical photo	HLTDEN014	1-4
Week 4 AM   2023	Practical  Sim Lab.	Reading:Handouts given in class Activity:Photography taken in Sim Lab observation by J.H.	Assessment 2 -regarding  Clinical photography	HLTDEN014	1-4
Week 5 AM 2023	Clinic DHSV	Activity:Clinic /incorporating clinical photography	Assessment 2: Course schedule plan -continuing Due: 5 pm Thursday 4 June(Hard Copy)	HLTDEN014	1-4
Week 12 AM 2023	Theory- AM Practical- PM Sim Lab	Activity:fundamentals of photography. Power point-fundamentals of photography.	Assessment 1 &2: Course schedule plan -continuing Due: 5 pm Thursday 4 June(Hard Copy)	HLTDEN014	1-4
Week 13 AM 2023	Clinic DHSV	Reading:canvas  Activity:Activity:Clinic /incorporating clinical photography	Assessment 2: Course schedule plan -continuing Due: 5 pm Thursday 4 June(Hard Copy)	HLTDEN014	1-4
Week 14 AM 2023	Theory- PM	Continuation in class for completion of Assessment 1 & 2	Due Today: 5 pm Thursday 4 June(Hard Copies)- Assessment 1 Assessment 2	HLTDEN014	1-4

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Internet and canvas (details in canvas)

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:

• taken 50 clinical dental photographs, including intraoral and extraoral images

• stored the resulting image data appropriately.

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

Assessment Task 1 - Student Knowledge Assessment

Assessment Task 2 - Student Product Assessment Image Portfolio

Assessment Matrix

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

Other Information

Hard copy information to be given out at each class of which will form a class discussion.

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