Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6157 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Course Title: Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 180

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Important Information:

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
DENT5850C	City Campus	TAFE	174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2017, Term2 2018, Term2 2020

Course Contact: Luke Scarica

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0312

Course Contact Email: luke.scarica@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental information in order to develop a treatment plan prior to removable dental prosthetic treatment.

This unit applies to work in dental prosthesis.

 

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	HLTDEP002 Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan
Elements:	1. Obtain a complete patient history 2. Consult medical history of patient 3. Obtain and record patient data 4. Assess oral status for removable dental prosthetic procedures 5. Develop a removable dental prosthetic treatment plan 6. Obtain patient, carer or guardian consent

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Obtain a complete patient history

2. Consult medical history of patient 

3. Obtain and record patient data 

4. Assess oral status for removable dental prosthetic procedures 

5. Develop a removable dental prosthetic treatment plan 

6. Obtain patient, carer or guardian consent 

Overview of Assessment

You 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 you have completed the following tasks:

• performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 240 hours of work in a clinical dental workplace environment

• followed procedures to ensure patient safety during examinations

• performed an intra-oral and an extra-oral examination on at least 4 patients

• communicated effectively, interactively, respectfully and reflectively with patients in a manner that takes into account factors such as their age, intellectual development and social and cultural background

• explained the treatment plan and the limitations of treatment for 4 patients using language that is easily understood by the patient

• maintained legible and accurate maintenance records for 4 different patients.

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. 

Regular attendance is necessary.  Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.