Course Title: Manage patients with moderate to complex dental hygiene treatment needs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: DENT5818
Course Title: Manage patients with moderate to complex dental hygiene treatment needs
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6119 - Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
Course Contact: Sue Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Deborah Brown
deborah.brown@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 250
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
Pre-Requisite: TAFEDH015 – Manage patients with simple to moderate dental hygiene treatment needs
Co-delivered with: TAFEDH028 - Practice in a special needs environment
Course Description
This unit deals with the high degree of knowledge, skills, judgments, values and attitudes needed to provide evidence based dental hygiene therapeutic, preventive and supportive services, and educational intervention to patients with moderate to complex periodontal conditions and disorders, within the context of dental hygiene practice and conducted according to occupational health, safety and welfare policy and procedures and infection control policy and procedures.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TAFEDH020 Manage patients with moderate to complex dental hygiene treatment needs |
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1. Establish and maintain an effective and collaborative relationship with a patient |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Demonstrate courtesy and empathy in all communication with the patient whilst developing and maintaining an effective relationship with the patient 1.2 Promote trust and confidence with patients in all of the relevant work activities that are undertaken whilst respecting the patient‟s rights and role in collaborative decision making 1.3 Socially inclusive communication skills are used at all times and demonstrated behaviours encourage a supportive environment that is conducive to establishing collaborative relationships 1.4 Seek feedback from patient regarding quality of care and respond to patient‟s needs |
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2. Prepare and present the surgery |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Gather and prepare all equipment, materials and instruments required for planned procedure catering for any predetermined special needs of the patient 2.2 Follow manufacturer‟s instructions and guidelines when preparing and using materials, equipment and instruments 2.3 Follow all necessary safety precautions during the preparation and presentation of the surgery |
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3. Conduct an accurate periodontal assessment for a moderate to complex patient presentation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Take a comprehensive and systematic medical, dental and social history to collect, collate and record data by: interview questionnaire observation, measurement examination radiographic procedures 3.2 Collect relevant clinical data to perform a periodontal health and risk assessment 3.3 Discuss the process and rationale of data collection and recording with the patient 3.4 Preserve and maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times |
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4. Formulate and validate a dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan |
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4.1 Collect, record and analyse data findings and discuss with the patient and the supervising dental practitioner responsible for overall patient care 4.2 Formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis in communication with the supervising dental practitioner 4.3 Develop a dental hygiene treatment plan using evidence based criteria, to incorporate treatment, preventive and supportive dental hygiene interventions, that are prioritised to cater for the patient‟s periodontal and oral health needs and takes into consideration the patients own goals, values and preferences 4.4 Integrate the dental hygiene treatment plan within the overall dental treatment plan identifying the need for specialist dental referral if required 4.5 Adhering to the principles of informed consent, the treatment plan is discussed comprehensively with the patient, who is provided with the opportunity to clarify issues and is informed of possible treatment outcomes resulting from any planned treatment. Consent and acceptance of the hygiene treatment plan is confirmed with the patient |
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5. Implement educational interventions for the management of moderate to complex periodontal diseases and conditions |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Educate and inform the patient considering their needs, goals and treatment expectations based on evidence based criteria 5.2 Deliver educational interventions at a pace that will encourage patient understanding and ownership of their periodontal and oral health status in relation to their overall health and well-being 5.3 Provide regular opportunities for the patient to actively participate and ask questions to evaluate comprehension and promote compliance 5.4 Instruct the use of specific oral hygiene aids, and any safety precautions associated with the use of these 5.5 Evaluate and review oral health techniques and patient understanding/compliance regularly utilising a variety of evaluation methodologies as an avenue to provide specific maintenance 5.6 Design educational methodologies to encourage a sense of self responsibility for oral health based on an understanding of (their) periodontal and oral health status and personal goals 5.7 Adjust methodologies and strategies based on evaluative investigation and feedback, to meet the individual patient‟s needs and preferences |
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6. Implement therapeutic, preventive and supportive interventions for the management of moderate to complex periodontal conditions and disorders within the context of dental hygiene practice |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Discuss proposed therapeutic interventions and outcomes comprehensively with the patient abiding to the principles of informed consent, whilst providing an opportunity to clarify issues, and inform of possible outcomes resulting from any planned treatment 6.2 Provide selected and prioritized therapeutic interventions according to the dental hygiene treatment plan, patient expectations and dentist/dental specialist instructions, to manage, control and/or eliminate identified risk factors 6.3 Determine the need for pain control based on examination findings, observation and recognition of non-verbal feedback mechanisms and discussions with the patient, and proceed with any necessary pain control requirements 6.4 Implement preventive strategies based on the patient‟s examination findings and risk assessment analysis to address poor oral health determinants 6.5 Communicate and collaborate with the supervising dentist and if required, dental specialist, to consolidate and unify patient management 6.6 Monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes of moderate to complex periodontal patient presentations and devise an evidence based maintenance program in collaboration with dentist/dental specialist for continuing oral and general health |
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7. Identify the social and physical health impact of tobacco use to determine preventive practice management in oral health practice |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Research current literature on prevention and cessation of smoking to explore contemporary tobacco use patterns 7.2 Analyse and evaluate the impact of tobacco use on systemic and oral health 7.3 Interpret contemporary tobacco use by analysis of behavioural patterns in mechanisms of psychological and physical addiction 7.4 Identify social factors influencing tobacco addiction of marginalised communities and minority cultural groups 7.5 Analyse the spiritual and psychological crisis of Aboriginal Australia as an example of how people in distress are predisposed to substance addiction |
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8. Provide empathetic brief motivational interviewing technique to counsel patients towards behavioral change for cessation of smoking |
Performance Criteria: |
8.1 Investigate patient history and examination findings to support the individual needs of the patient 8.2 Communicate strategies to address tobacco use, prevention and cessation through brief motivational interviewing 8.3 Provide patient information on pharmaceutical aides that assist in tobacco cessation through recommended nicotine replacement therapies 8.4 Identify and engage the relevant community support services for patient referral |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit you will have developed a high degree of knowledge, skills, judgments, values and attitudes needed to provide evidence based dental hygiene therapeutic, preventive and supportive services, and educational intervention to patients with moderate to complex periodontal conditions and disorders, within the context of dental hygiene practice and conducted according to occupational health, safety and welfare policy and procedures and infection control policy and procedures.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities for this course will include: lectures, tutorials, SIM LAB practicals, clinical practice, research and online self paced learning.
Teaching Schedule
July 4 - Sim Lab: Scaling moderate to advance perio pockets
July 10 - Lecture: Introduction to unit
Issue Formative Tasks: Smoking Cessation, Case Presentation, ADC patient criteria, Motivational interviewing
July 11 - Clinic
July 13 - Clinic
July 18 - Clinic
July 20 - Clinic
July 21 - Online
July 22 - Online - Gingival Recession/ Grafting, Tissue Regeneration
July 25 - Clinic
July 27 - Clinic
July 28 - Clinic
July 29 - Online: OHI for the perio patient, Subgingival Irrigation
August 1 - Clinic
August 3 - Clinic
August 4 - Clinic
August 5 - Lecture
August 8 - Clinic
August 10 - Clinic
August 11 - Lecture: Practice in a Special Needs Setting
August 15 - Clinic
August 17 - Clinic
August 18 - Clinic
September 5 - Clinic
September 7 - Clinic
September 12 - Clinic
September 14 - Clinic
September 16- Lecture/SIMLAB AM – Case study PM Colgate Seminar
September 19 - Clinic
September 20 - Sim Lab - Advanced Instrumentation Hugh Friedy
September 21 - Clinic
September 26 - Clinic
September 28 - Clinic
October 3 - Clinic PM Only
October 5 - Clinic
October 6 - Written exam
October 7 - Oral Case Presentations
October 12 - Clinic
October 13 - Lecture - Case study
October 17 - Clinic
October 20 - Lecture - Case study
October 24 - Clinic - Intensive Week
October 25 - Clinic - Intensive Week
October 26 - Clinic - Intensive Week
October 27 - Clinic - Intensive Week
October 28 - Clinic - Intensive Week
November 2 - Clinic
November 3 - Clinic : Practice Clinical Assessment
November 4 - Clinic : Practice Clinical Assessment
November 10 - Clinic : ADC Exam
November 11 - Clinic : ADC Exam
Learning Resources
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Overview of Assessment
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.
The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- 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
- consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations relevant to an identified work role
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Assessment 1: |
Clinical practice, logbook and Observation |
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Written theory examination |
Assessment 3: |
(Oral) Case Study Presentation(s) |
Assessment 4: |
Special needs case study Assignment |
Assessment 5: |
Case Study Presentation |
Assessment 6: |
Clinical (scaling) practical |
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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
These units which form Periodontology 2, focuses on the skills required to:
- Manage patients with moderate to complex dental hygiene treatment needs
- Practice in a Special Needs Environment
Periodontology 2 is conducted in the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne (RDHM).
The assessment is composed of:
- Clinical practice with completion of logbook
- Case Study Oral Presentation: Marked utilising an assessment check sheet. A rubric will be available on blackboard 3 weeks prior to the presentation
- Literature Review: students may submit their review in an essay format. The assessment will be marked against a Rubic with either a Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory
- Written theory examination 60%
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Matrix is 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://rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration. Students may be given the opportunity to resubmit the assignment if this is requested by the teacher and approved by the co-ordinator. Students are required to achieve a Pass grade in all tasks to achieve Competence for this course
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