Course Title: Perform orthodontic procedures

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6119 Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)

Course Title: Perform orthodontic procedures

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
DENT5821	City Campus	TAFE	155T Vocational Health and Sciences	Face-to-Face	Term2 2015, Term2 2016

Course Contact: Sue Fatone

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411406

Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit deals with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by a dental hygienist to work in orthodontic practice and perform procedures that are prescribed by an orthodontist and comply with national dental hygiene legislated regulations of practice.
Occupational health, safety and welfare practices and infection control procedures and policy are adhered to at all times. All procedures are performed adhering to the principles of informed consent with operator and patient safety and comfort maintained and ensured at all times.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

HLTIN403B – Implement and monitor infection control policies and procedures
TAFEDH015 – Manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs
 

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

TAFEDH023 Perform orthodontic procedures

Elements:

1. Prepare surgery for orthodontic procedure 2. Prepare patient for the pre-orthodontic treatment phase 3. Place and remove elastomeric separators 4. Prepare the patient and place the orthodontic attachments as prescribed by the orthodontist 5. Remove and replace archwire as prescribed by the orthodontist 6. Provide patient education and oral hygiene instruction for the care of the oral tissues and orthodontic appliances 7. Prepare the patient and remove orthodontic attachments as prescribed by the orthodontist 8. Place fixed retainers

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit you will have developed the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by a dental hygienist to work in orthodontic practice and perform procedures that are prescribed by an orthodontist and comply with national dental hygiene legislated regulations of practice.
 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment will include an Oral and Practical assessment