Course Title: Participate in OHS processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2010
Course Code: OHTH5440C
Course Title: Participate in OHS processes
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3202 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: 03/ 3941 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sue Fatone
Phone 03/ 9341 1406
Fax 03/ 9341 1401
Nominal Hours: 20
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
There is no pre-requisites required for this unit.
Course Description
Participate in OHS processes in the health industry
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes |
Element: |
1. Plan and conduct work safely |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify hazards in the work area, and take action taken to control risk |
Element: |
2. Conduct work safely |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use personal protective equipment correctly and maintain when required |
Element: |
3. Participate in OHS consultative activities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Make a constructive contribution to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other OHS consultative activities |
Element: |
4. Follow emergency response procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify and report emergency situations |
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Identify hazards in the work area, and take action taken to control risk
1.2 Report residual risk according to organisation procedures
1.3 Carry out pre-start checks as required according to work procedures
2.1 Use personal protective equipment correctly and maintain when required
2.2 Follow work procedures and workplace instructions for ensuring safety when planning and conducting work
2.3 Report incidents and injuries to designated personnel
2.4 Undertake OHS housekeeping in work area
2.5 Manage own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely
3.1 Make a constructive contribution to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other OHS consultative activities
3.2 Raise OHS issues with designated personnel according to organisation procedures
3.3 Provide input to improve workplace OHS systems and processes, according to organisation procedures, to eliminate hazards or reduce risk
3.4 Maintain and update own knowledge of OHS issues as they apply to workplace systems, equipment and processes
4.1 Identify and report emergency situations
4.2 Follow organisation procedures for responding to emergencies
4.3 Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees
Details of Learning Activities
Teacher Lead Activities:
- Classroom and tutorial instruction in theory and tasks associated with the topics including the use of computers and relevant software/s.
- Practical simulations and demonstrations.
- Group discussions and activities
Student Centred Activities
- Participation in group activities based on simulated workplace exercises including computer based workshop.
- Self managed research
- Maintain workplace relations using written, oral and electronic communication
Teaching Schedule
Block 1, Day 3
Below is a guide to the under pining knowledge and skill that the learner will need to demonstrate. This schedule is a guide only to provide adequate time for the leaner to access the underpinning knowledge.
Lesson 1: What is occupational health & safety?
Topics covered:
- Workcover
- The Act
- Regulations
- Codes of Practice
- Roles & responsibilities of: the employer, employees, the Health and Safety Representative, the Health and Safety Committees, the Inspectors and Provisional Improvement Notices
- Standard precautions (including PPE and Zones)
Lesson 2: Follow workplace procedures for hazard and risk identification
Topics covered:
- Hazards and Risks
- Loading and unloading of syringes
- Safe Handling and Disposal of sharps
- Needle stick injury management
- Incident Reports
- Manual Handling
- Posture
- Work related stress
- Office Safety Procedures
Lesson 3: Safe handling and storage of hazardous substances
Topics covered:
- Occupational health & safety (Hazardous Substances) regulations 1999
- Codes of Practice for Hazardous Substances
- Hazardous substances
- Dangerous goods
- MSDS
- Manufactures instructions
- Dental chemical products (including amalgam, radiographic processing solutions)
- Labeling of substances
- Safety precautions (including safety signs and fire control)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Bird. D. & Robinson D (2009) Torres & Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, 9th Ed. W.B. Saunders Company. Philadelphia. |
References
RMIT online learning Hub www.rmit.edu.au/online |
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Library www.rmit.edu.au/library |
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Journals, Brochures, Pamphlets, Periodicals, Newspapers |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
A variety of assessments are incorporated in this unit of competency including:
• Observation in the work place
• Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by: traditional or online (computer-based) assessment or written assignments/projects
• Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
• Questioning
• Staff and/or client feedback
• Supporting statement of supervisor
• Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
• Role play simulation
Assessment Tasks
Variety of assessments including:
- Role-plays and group work
- Individual oral presentation with a word processed report submitted prior to oral presentation
- Workplace Assessment
This workplace assessment is conducted at the students workplace after Block 4 and prior to the last day of the RMIT enrolment period.
Competency must be achieved or re-enrolment will be required.
Assessment Matrix
Block 2 / Day 2, Maintain a safe workplace oral presentation/ assessment
After Block 4, Workplace assessment
Other Information
Students must gain competency in all units of this course to obtain their Certificate III in Dental Assisting.
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