Course Title: Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: DENT5336C

Course Title: Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: S0085 - DHSV Skill Set

Course Contact: Ms. Sandra Torbica

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1408

Course Contact Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Dental Health Program Manager Mr. Mark Doherty
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5:00 pm.
Telephone: +61 3 9341 1407
Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au  

Ms. Sandra Toribca
Office hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 5:00 pm.
Telephone: +61 3 9341 1408
Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au
 

Nominal Hours: 80

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

 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
 HLTIN302C Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret a prescribed request for a dental radiographic image. It also includes the preparation of the client for dental radiography and the selection of equipment requirements
 

All procedures are carried out in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the dental practice or organisation
All tasks are carried out in accordance with state or territory legislative requirements

This unit applies to dental assisting work


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image

Element:

1. Interpret the request for the prescribed dental radiographic image

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Interpret the request accurately using appropriate dental terminology
1.2 Assess the request for sufficient information to produce the radiographic image and obtain additional information when necessary
1.3 Determine the appropriate technique from the request
1.4 Select and use appropriate technical variables in accordance with manufacturer specifications and client requirements

Element:

2. Refer to previous dental radiographic imaging

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Review previous dental radiographic images for technical quality
2.2 Refer to previous dental radiographic images and dental records for evidence of pre-existing conditions diagnosed by dentist or dental specialist
2.3 Obtain additional information and advice from the dentist or dental specialist when necessary

Element:

3. Assess and determine the procedure prior to exposing a dental radiographic image

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Determine the client's ability to comply with instructions
3.2 Review modifications to the standard procedure with the operator prior to implementation
3.3 Obtain additional information and advice from the dentist or dental specialist prior to proceeding with the procedure if required
3.4 Explain the procedure and necessary requirements clearly to the client prior to commencement
3.5 Prepare client prior to producing a dental radiographic image
3.6 Confirm client identity and match to the request
3.7 Obtain consent from the client /carer

Element:

4. Select and prepare dental radiographic imaging equipment and accessories appropriate to the procedure

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Select appropriate dental radiographic imaging equipment for the procedure and identify client requirements
4.2 Select and use correctly appropriate accessories for dental radiographic imaging
4.3 Select appropriate technical variables of the dental radiographic imaging equipment


Learning Outcomes


1.1 Interpret the request accurately using appropriate dental terminology
1.2 Assess the request for sufficient information to produce the radiographic image and obtain additional information when necessary
1.3 Determine the appropriate technique from the request
1.4 Select and use appropriate technical variables in accordance with manufacturer specifications and client requirements

2.1 Review previous dental radiographic images for technical quality
2.2 Refer to previous dental radiographic images and dental records for evidence of pre-existing conditions diagnosed by dentist or dental specialist
2.3 Obtain additional information and advice from the dentist or dental specialist when necessary

3.1 Determine the client’s ability to comply with instructions
3.2 Review modifications to the standard procedure with the operator prior to implementation
3.3 Obtain additional information and advice from the dentist or dental specialist prior to proceeding with the procedure if required
3.4 Explain the procedure and necessary requirements clearly to the client prior to commencement
3.5 Prepare client prior to producing a dental radiographic image
3.6 Confirm client identity and match to the request
3.7 Obtain consent from the client /carer

4.1 Select appropriate dental radiographic imaging equipment for the procedure and identify client requirements
4.2 Select and use correctly appropriate accessories for dental radiographic imaging
4.3 Select appropriate technical variables of the dental radiographic imaging equipment


Details of Learning Activities

A combination of face to face and online learning activities will support student’s learning in this unit.

Face to face learning activities

  • Facilitator led classroom based lecture and or workshop using PowerPoint Presentations
  • Demonstration and classroom discussion
  • Group discussions
  • Written classroom tasks 

Online learning activities accessed on a via myRMIT Studies (BlackBoard)

  • Echo 360
  • Online quizzes
  • Case scenarios using ’Blackboard Journal’
  • Collaborate
  • Discussion forums


Teaching Schedule

Please note that unit HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image is in cluster with the following two units:

HLTDA41D Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice

HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image

HLTDA412D Produce a dental radiographic image

  

Phase 2 (HLTDA410D, HLTDA411D, HLTDA412D)

Week 1: Monday 1 December 2014 (Techniques- Bisecting, Paralleling, Bitewing)

Week 2: Monday 8 December (Attendance to SIM LAB, Revision of Dental Anatomy)

Week 3: Monday 15 December 2014 (Patient management)

Week 4: Monday 19 January 2015 (SIM LAB Assessment, Interpret the request for the prescribed dental radiographic image)

Week 5: Monday 26 January 2015 (Pitfalls/Technique Errors)

Week 6: Monday 2 February 2015 (Supporting the operator)

Week 7: Monday 9 February 2015 (Legal and Ethical)

Week 8: Monday 16 February 2015 (Oral pathology)

Week 9: Monday 23 February 2015 (Film placement problems)

Week 10: Monday 2 March 2015 (Clinical practice)

Week 11: Monday 9 March 2015 (Clinical practice)

Week 12: Monday 16 March 2015 (Clinical Video Assessment)


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).

· Evolve Student Online Resources https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780323225878?role=student#  
· myRMIT Studies (Blackboard) for RMIT Online resources
· RMIT Library for textbooks and other resources
· RMIT Library (Dental Guides): http://rmit.libguides.com/dental  
· Workplace Procedure Manuals and Workplace checklists

RMIT provides all students with an extension range of online and campus based study support services ranging from:
· Study and Learning Centres http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/studyresources  
· Learning Lab: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=l5f1zzjdhi0g1|  
· Study Know How WorkShops: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre/knowhow  
· Disability Liaison Unit: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/disability  
 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include demonstration of underpinning knowledge, and skills; assessment activities may include;

· Simulated practical assessment
· Log Book
· Clinical video assessment
 


Assessment Tasks

 To achieve a grade of CA (Competency achieved) for the unit HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed
dental radiographic image, you are required to attend classes and successfully  complete all assessments for all the
following theoretical and practical assessments that are used to measure elements, performance criteria,
essential knowledge and essential skills as outlined in the health training package.

The assessments for HLTDA411D are:

  • Simulated practical assessment (attendance to the Sim Lab located on Level 3, RMIT University) Scheduled in Week 4/Phase 2
  • Log Book (submissions via email on a weekly basis)
  • Clinical video assessment (Written report, Video capturing student radiographic clinical performance involving all 3 technique- Bisecting, Paralleling and Bitewing, Mentor’s report, Patient Consent forms, Produced dental radiographs; Submitted via Blackboard. Due date: Week 12/Phase 2)

Direct credit transfer and RPL:
Direct credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses.
Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience.
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy (unresolved)  

Work submitted for assessment:
Assessments that require work to be submitted must be handed in by the due date designated
by the unit teacher. Details of the due date for each assessment item are included in the unit Assessment
overview. Students are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner.
More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab”
http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/  . All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically
unless directed by the unit teacher.

Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography. Care must be taken to reference all work correctly
and to avoid plagiarism. Be sure not to plagiarise unintentionally. Students must keep a copy of all submitted
assessments including electronic copies.

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in an NYC (Not yet competent) or DNS
(Did not submit) for the unit HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image.
A NYC or DNS result will be entered in the student record. This will result in non-completion of this unit of competence
and re-enrolment will be required incurring fees and a return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments
at the time of the re-enrolment.
 


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

This unit of competency is delivered against current industry standards. It is recommended that all students are familiar with
the current ADA Infection Control Guidelines Document 2012 or the most current version of this document.

Students are required to support the learning outcomes for Unit HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic
image with work based experience and further self-managed research to support positive outcomes in this Unit.

To undertake a practical clinical assessment (simulation) or vidoe based assessment, students MUST present for the assessment process
as follows:

• In appropriate clinical attire(no jeans or tracksuit pants, no bare midriff, no singlet tops).
• Fully covered in leather(not suede) clinical footwear. Hair to be contained by tying back or in appropriate hair cover.
• No artificial fingernails to be worn. No nail varnish to be worn. The wearing of henna is acceptable. Short, clean fingernails
• No jewellery to be worn on the hands or wrists. Wedding rings or jewellery that cannot be removed for cultural
reasons must be taped with an appropriate waterproof tape.
• All cuts/ skin abrasions on the hands or wrists must be covered with a waterproof dressing

A student that is non-compliant with any of the above requirements will not be permitted to undertake clinical
evaluation or assessment at the scheduled time.

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 without appropriate referencing,
as though it is your own. 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://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=b1wqvnwk8aui (unresolved)  if they believe 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.

Special consideration online application - RMIT University: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online

RMIT assessment policies - RMIT University:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment  

Failure to complete any of the above listed tasks/assessments will result in NYC - Not Yet Competent result for unit
HLTDA411D Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image. This will result in non-completion of the unit requiring
re-enrolment incurring fees, return to class work and completion of any relevant assessments at the time of the re-enrolment.

The assessment result is final and a second opportunity for re-assessment will be NOT be provided unless the student has applied
for and been granted Special Consideration as per RMIT Assessment Policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=od0oagg9uc111 (unresolved)  

Assessment Appeal Process
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)
 

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