Course Title: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: DENT5830C
Course Title: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3299 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Ms. Suzanne Dellas Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ms Eleanor Schroeder:
ph:9341 1412
email:eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 130
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
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work
HLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for a dental assistant to assist the operator by preparing the dental surgery, including preparation of necessary equipment, instruments and materials, for oral health care procedures and to assist the operator during the delivery of these procedures
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, State/Territory legislative requirements and organisation policy
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDA303D Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures |
Element: |
1. Prepare the dental surgery for oral health care procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the client’s necessary charts and records. |
Element: |
2. Use dental terminology in communication within the health care setting |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Make accurate, complete and legal records of the client’s personal, medical and dental information. |
Element: |
3. Record personal, medical and dental details |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select and prepare the correct syringe, cartridge and needle for local anaesthesia as directed by the operator.
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Element: |
4. Select and prepare syringe safely for local anaesthesia |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select and transfer to the operator the instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments required for the oral health care procedure. |
Element: |
5. Assist the operator during oral health care procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Check that instrument sharpness conforms to operator specifications and advise of any deficiency. |
Element: |
6. Maintain and store instruments, equipment materials and medicaments |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Monitor storage requirements and shelf life of materials and medicaments. |
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the client’s necessary charts and records
1.2 Identify correctly the planned procedure
1.3 Anticipate and select correctly the equipment, instruments materials and medicaments for the planned procedure and arrange them in their likely order of use
1.4 Give personal protective equipment to the client and members of the dental team
1.5 Support aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of infection
2.1 Communicate with other members of the dental team using dental terminology
2.2 Receive, understand and document written and oral instructions using dental terminology
2.3 Understand frequently used abbreviations and symbols in dentistry
2.4 Understand and use the Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary
3.1 Actively encourage clients to provide complete information without embarrassment or hesitation
3.2 Make accurate, legible and legal records of the client’s personal, medical and dental information as directed by the operator
3.3 Verify this information in accordance with operator requirements
3.4 Maintain confidentiality of client information
4.1 Select and prepare the correct syringe, cartridge and needle for local anaesthesia as directed by the operator
4.2 Check the expiry dates for the local anaesthetic cartridge prior to use
4.3 Transfer the unused local anaesthetic syringe to the operator in accordance with infection control guidelines for the transfer of sharps between health care workers
5.1 Select and transfer to the operator the instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments required for oral health care procedures
5.2 Assist the operator to maintain a clear field of vision
5.3 Clear the mouth of oral fluids and debris and control moisture
5.4 Retract and protect the client’s soft tissues using instruments and materials appropriate to the procedure
5.5 Monitor the client’s well-being and take the necessary actions without delay to support the client and the operator
5.6 Prepare the correct materials and medicaments using the correct technique, to the correct consistency and quantity required and within the designated timelines as directed by the operator
5.7 Select additional instruments and materials as required without contaminating sterile stock
6.1 Check that instrument sharpness conforms to operator specifications and advise of any deficiency
6.2 Maintain instruments and equipment in good working order
6.3 Store instruments, equipment, materials and medicaments correctly
6.4 Monitor storage requirements, shelf life and expiry dates of materials and medicaments
6.5 Report faults in equipment or instruments promptly to the operator
6.6 Ensure maintenance records are legible and accurate
6.7 Arrange for the servicing of instruments and equipment in line with instructions, at intervals recommended by the manufacturer or as recommended
Details of Learning Activities
Facilitator led classroom based lecture program
Demonstration and classroom disscussion
Facilitator led practical clinical demonstration
Group discussion
Participation in group activitiesbased on simulated workplace exercises
Practical clinical practise,peer evaluation/feedback session
Written classroom task
Self managed research to support completion of learning guide
Written assessment (multiple choice and short answer questions)
Work based learning and experience in Oral Health Care Procedures and application in dental practice
Teaching Schedule
Below is a guide to the underpinning knowledge and skill that the learner will need to demonstrate. This schedule is a guide only to provide adequate time for the learner .
Topics covered in Block 1:
Language ,literacy & numeracy test
Assisting the dental operator
Topics covered in Block 2:
Introduction to the unit
Dental anatomy
Notation and charting
Oral pathology
Preventive dentistry
Preventive dentistry practical
Topics covered in Block 3:
Restorative dentistry
Prosthodontics fixed and removable
Endodontics
Topics covered in Block 4:
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Oral surgery/exodontia
Instrumentation practical workshop
Written Assessment
Block 1/ Day1
language,literacy,numeracy test 1hr
Facilitator led class dicussion
Block 1 /Day 4 1 hr
Assissting the dental operator
Facilitator led class work shop/activities
Block 2 / Day 1 - 7 hours
Dental Anatomy
Facilitator led class work shop/activities
Morphology/Notation/Charting
Facilitator led class work shop/activities
Complete in class learning giude
Block 2 / Day 3
Oral pathology 3 hrs
Facilitator led class work shop/activities
Preventive dentistry 4 hrs
Facilitator led class work shop/ practical activities
Complete in class learning giude
Block 3 / Day 1
Restorative 7hrs
Facilitator led lecture& workshop
Practical activities / procedures & instrumentation
Block 3 / Day 2
Prosthodontics 7hrs
Facilitator led lecture& workshop
Practical activities / procedures & instrumentation
Block 3 / Day 5
Endodontics 4 hrs
Facilitator led lecture& workshop
Practical activities / procedures & instrumentation
Block 4/ Day 1
Orthodontics 4 hrs
Facilitator led lecture& workshop
Practical activities / procedures & instrumentation
Block 4/ Day 2
Periodontics 3 hrs
Facilitator led lecture& workshop
Practical activities / procedures & instrumentation
Block 4 Day 5
Written assessment 2 hrs
Total hours - 43 hours
The student is expected to undertake 87 hours of self managed research and on the job workplace training in this unit of competence.
Nominal Hours - 130 hours
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Prescribed Texts |
References
Other Resources
Other Resources
RMIT Blackboard www.rmit.edu.au via MY RMIT
References
RMIT online learning Hub www.rmit.edu.au/online
Library www.rmit.edu.au/library
Scheller C.(2009) Basic guide to dental instruments,5th Ed Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include demonstration of underpinning skills and knowledge, assessment activities may include quizzes, Dental Instrumentation Portfolio, Simulated workplace assessment, Workplace assessment, and written work.
Assessment Tasks
Block 4 Wriitten assessment- PX(pass) 70% or above
Work place assessment (on the job observation)
Assessment Matrix
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 to submit your learning guide, you are declaring that the work is not plagiarised.
Please Note; Students may apply for Special Consideration as (per the information via the RMIT Hub @ http:/www.rmit.edu.au/students/special consideration if they believe their ability to 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.
MPORTANT INFORMATION -
Please note: 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 see www.rmit.assessmentpolicy.edu.au
Failure to complete this unit of competence will result in non-completion of the Certificate III Dental Assisting Program
e application for Special Consideration is NOT granted automatically on application.
A student may want to seek further clinical experience outside their place of employment in order to achieve the required Learning Outcomes for Unit HLTIN303D and as such may want to seek external experience to gain the required skills and knowledge in this learning outcome as per the Performance Criteria.
Assessments incorporated in this unit of competency include:
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning - Third Party Evidence
Block 4, day 1 - Submsiion of Third Party Evidence Declaration fully signed off by student and workplace supervisor
- Block 4, day 5 - Written assessment - 70% or above pass mark - assessment weight 30%
- Post block 4 but prior to students end Rmit enrolment date - workplace assessment - on the job workbased observation - assessment weight 70%
- Total weight of assessment = 100%
Other Information
This unit of competency is delivered against current industry standards.
Students are required to support the learning outcomes for Unit HLTDA303D with work based experience and further self managed research to support positive outcomes in this Unit.
It is incumbent upon all students to be familiar with the current ADA Infection Control Guidelines Document 2012 or the most current version of this document.
The application of the industry standards expected in the reprocessing of instruments in dental practice by the student must be routine and consistent to support evidence of meeting the 5 Elements/Learning Outcomes for Unit HLTDA303D.
A student may feel it necessary to seek further clinical experience outside their place of employment in order to achieve the required Learning Outcomes for Unit HLTDA303D.
To undertake practical clinical evaluation and or assessment including workplace assessment students MUST present for the assessment process as follows:
Please note these are also WH&S requirements for clinical safety.
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.
A Study Guide is available to all students enrolled in this unit of competency for access via RMIT Blackboard. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the study guide as it will support the development of skills and knowledge in this unit and will assist the student with the associated written and workplace practical assessment. The Study Guide is aligned directly with the desired learning outcomes of this unit of competency and as such will provide students with study direction.
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 to submit your learning guide, you are declaring that the work is not plagiarised.
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