Course Title: Construct oral splints

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5312 Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Title: Construct oral splints

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 30

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.

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

DENT5789C

City Campus

TAFE

155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Face-to-Face or Workplace

Term2 2013,
Term1 2014,
Term1 2015,
Term2 2015,
Term2 2016

Course Contact: Matthew Clayton

Course Contact Phone: 03 9341 1417

Course Contact Email: matthew.clayton@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct oral splints.
All procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy.
 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

HLTDT301D Construct models
HLTDT304D Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT519C Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDT517D Construct oral splints

Elements:

1. Construct splint

2. Trim, shape and finish


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course the participants will be able to demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the process involved in constructing oral splints


Overview of Assessment

Practical exercises, presentation of competency assessment and theoretical exams are used