Course Title: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2019
Class Number: 3294
Class Section: DA16
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Course Code: DENT5843C
Course Title: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
Important Information:
This unit is offered as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and only applies to the students enrolled in the HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting program, who do not have the current dental assisting qualification (HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting).
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4406 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Oral Health Promotion)
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
Nominal Hours: 300
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
None
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 preparing necessary equipment, instruments and materials for oral health care procedures, and to assist the operator during the delivery of these procedures.
This unit applies to dental assisting work.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDEN001 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 patient'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 patient and members of the dental team 1.5 Support aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of infection |
Element: |
2. Use dental terminology in communication within the health care setting |
Performance Criteria: |
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 Use and correctly interpret frequently used abbreviations and symbols in dentistry 2.4 Refer to the Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary for interpreting information used in dental assisting work. |
Element: |
3. Record personal, medical and dental details |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Actively encourage patients to provide complete information without embarrassment or hesitation 3.2 Make accurate, legible and legal records of the patient'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 patient information |
Element: |
4. Select and prepare syringe safely for local anaesthesia |
Performance Criteria: |
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 4.4 Disassemble syringe, cartridge and dispose of needle and cartridge appropriately |
Element: |
5. Assist the operator during oral health care procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Select and transfer to the operator the instruments, the 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 patient's soft tissues using instruments and materials appropriate to the procedure 5.5 Monitor the patient's well-being and take the necessary actions without delay to support the patient and the operator 5.6 Prepare the correct materials and medicaments using the correct technique and 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 5.8 Dispose of waste materials appropriately during the cleaning and change-over using sustainable practices and organisation protocols |
Element: |
6. Maintain and store instruments, equipment materials and medicaments |
Performance Criteria: |
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, according to manufacturers' instructions 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 tracking and maintenance records are legible and accurate 6.7 Arrange for servicing of instruments and equipment in line with manufacturers' instructions |
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare the dental surgery for oral health care procedures
- Use dental terminology in communication within the health care setting
- Record personal, medical and dental details
- Select and prepare syringe safely for local anaesthesia
- Assist the operator during oral health care procedures
- Maintain and store instruments, equipment materials and medicaments
Details of Learning Activities
N/A
Teaching Schedule
N/A
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
This course is offered as part of the HLT45015 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting RPL process and the HLT45015:C4385 Existing Skills and Knowledge Inventory and HLT45015:C4385 RPL Guide is required to be completed.
Assessment Tasks
RPL (Recognition of prior learning) requires students to collate a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates competency in this course. This evidence can include:
- previous study (both formal and informal)
- work experience
- life experience
Students will attend an interview with the assessor and once all of the documentation is submitted, the assessor will determine competency.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course.
Other Information
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