Course Title: Analyse diagnostic tests to determine oral health status
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: DENT5805
Course Title: Analyse diagnostic tests to determine oral health status
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 93411412
Course Contact Email: eleanor.schroeder@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher:Sonia Moore
sonia.moore@rmit.edu.au
9341 1419
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
This unit should be assessed after achievement of the following related competency units:
HLTAMBFC301B - Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
TAFEDH001 - Provide leadership in promoting effective and professional work practices
TAFEDH002 - Analyse epidemiology in dental and health practice
TAFEDH012 - Apply reflective practice and critical thinking and analysis in dental health
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide oral health advice on the results from plaque pH and saliva testing.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH008 Analyse diagnostic tests to determine oral health status |
Element: |
1. Identify responses to injury and/or predisposing local and systemic factors |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Demonstrate understanding of the physical and chemical nature of oral microflora |
Element: |
2. Inform dental patient of the plaque pH test procedure and analysis rationale |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Review patient’s medical and health history |
Element: |
3. Perform a plaque pH test |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Prepare the dental clinic operatory following infection protocols and procedures |
Element: |
4. Record and communicate test findings to interpret and relate to the patient’s oral health and nutritional status |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Record plaque pH result on Attitude and Disease Status form |
Element: |
5. Perform a saliva test |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Prepare the dental clinic operatory following infection protocols and procedures |
Element: |
6. Record and communicate test findings to interpret and relate to the patient’s oral/medical health, pharmaceutical and nutritional status |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Record saliva test results on Attitude and Disease Status form |
Element: |
7. Analyse plaque pH and saliva test results and apply preventive oral health strategy |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Identify risk for dental disease by applying test results to the Traffic Light Assessment tool on the Attitude and Disease Status form |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the unit you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to provide oral health advice on the results from plaque pH and saliva testing.
Details of Learning Activities
These will includeLectures, tutorials, online learning, case studies,role plays and work in the clinic
Teaching Schedule
Date | Topic | Assessment |
10th July | ONLINE: Preparation for GC visit – familiarisation with product brochures Online course – Saliva: liquid magic, Saliva & Salivary Gland Revision Journal Article “Saliva Composition and Functions: A Comprehensive review” activity |
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15th July | GC Australasia – Plaque pH & Saliva testing | |
29th July | Saliva & its relationship with demineralisation, caries & erosion, Nutrition Patient recommendations Role plays |
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30th July | Clinic: Diagnostic tests Performing pH and saliva testing, interpreting, recording, communicating findings & preventive strategies |
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31st July | ONLINE: Xerostomia research & Patient instructions for dry mouth Online course: Dry mouth and associated complications |
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6th August | Clinic: Diagnostic tests Observation of Patient 1 Performing pH and saliva testing, interpreting, recording, communicating findings & preventive strategies |
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12th August | Tutorial and case studies Assessment preparation |
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13th August | Clinic: Diagnostic tests Observation of Patient 2 Performing pH and saliva testing, interpreting, recording, communicating findings & preventive strategies |
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18th August | Performing pH and saliva testing, interpreting, recording, communicating findings & preventive strategies on 2 patients |
Practical assessment |
26th August | Written exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A complete list is provided at Orientation and on Blackboard |
References
Other Resources
A range of additional resources and references will be provided through My Studies on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will include practical and written assessment
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 Practical assessment in clinic of two patients 18th August
Task 2 Written exam 26th August
Assessment Matrix
Available on Blackboard
Other Information
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 3 of Dental Hospital. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Note: The Pass mark for the exams is 60%.
Practical assessment: student must be deemed competent for all criteria. Students will be provided with a second opportunity to demonstrate competency in the clinic if necessary.
Students are required to pass exam and clinicals to achieve Competency overall for this course.
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