Course Title: Examine, record and assess patient histories and dental records to formulate a dental hygiene
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: DENT5802
Course Title: Examine, record and assess patient histories and dental records to formulate a dental hygiene
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact: Eleanor Schroeder
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
HLTIN301A - Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
TAFEDH012 - Apply reflective practise and critical thinking and analysis in dental health
Course Description
This unit deals with the development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours required to collect, record, analyse and interpret patient social, medical and dental histories and examinations.
The data is used to design an individualised dental hygiene treatment plan where evidence based treatment options are selected, to include the management of nonsurgical periodontal therapy and preventive interventions, constructed in consultation with dental and health professionals, to remain within the context of oral health care and dental hygiene practise.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH005 Examine, record and assess patient histories and dental records to formulate a dental hygiene |
Element: |
1. Determine patient health and dental needs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Create a non-threatening and professional environment |
Element: |
2. Record information relating to patient’s social, medical and dental histories |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Utilise both written and electronic forms of recording |
Element: |
3. Interpret and assess patient histories within current standards of dental hygiene practice and oral health care |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Patient’s social, dental and medical histories are |
Element: |
4. Accurately record extra oral and intra oral clinical findings |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Utilise both written and electronic forms of recording |
Element: |
5. Conduct an intra-oral and extra oral examination of patient of a simple complexity |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Patient’s medical history and records are reviewed to 5.8 The patient is provided with the opportunity to ask |
Element: |
6. Accurately interpret and assess clinical findings in accordance with current standards of dental hygiene practice and oral health care |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Clinical findings are interpreted and assessed in |
Element: |
7. Formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Dental hygiene treatment requirements are determined |
Element: |
8. Maintain patient confidentiality |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 Confidentiality and the privacy of the patient is |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed the the required knowledge, skills and behaviours required to collect, record, analyse and interpret patient social, medical and dental histories and examinations and to design a dental hygiene plan.
Details of Learning Activities
Includes a combination of some or all of the following, Class attendance and participation, individual or group project work, e-learning, self-directed learning, Blackboard collaborate.
Teaching Schedule
Timetable to be provided in February
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will include written and practical clinical assessments
Assessment Tasks
candidates must demonstrate their ability to apply
essential knowledge identified for this competency unit
before undertaking independent workplace application
this competency unit should be assessed in conjunction
with relevant competency unit(s) in delivery of the
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
evidence must demonstrate the individual’s ability to
apply their knowledge within the requirements of dental
hygiene practice
Assessment for this course forms part of the Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental hygiene)
Refer to the Australian Dental Council June 2011 document “Professional attributes and competencies of the newly qualified dental hygienist for additional information”
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic.
Assessment is typically based around written and/or online tests, assignments, reflective journals, evidence portfolio’s, logbooks and/or practical demonstrations.
Competency based training requires the student to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
Assessment is undertaken through successful completion of all assessment activities and classroom, project & industry participation.
Assessments are spaced across the duration of the course, in order for your teacher to provide you with progressive feedback.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An RMIT assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf ) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Matrix
70% Pass mark required for the unit
Clinical assessment 30%
Theory exam 40%
Oral VIVA / OSCE 30%
observation in the work place with questioning to address
appropriate application of knowledge
written assignments/projects/exam
case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of
issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
questioning – verbal and written
role-play/simulation
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