Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
HLTDA303C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | HLTDA303C - Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures |
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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 preparation of necessary equipment, instruments and materials, for oral health care procedures and to assist the operator during the delivery of these proceduresAll 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 | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains Employability Skills | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to dental assistants who assist at the chairside and acknowledges the role of these members of the dental team in the effective delivery of oral health care procedures | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Pre-requisite unitsThis unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and proceduresHLTIN302B Process reusable instruments and equipment in health workHLTOHS200B Participate in OHS processes | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare the dental surgery for oral health care procedures |
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Element: Use dental terminology in communication within the health care setting |
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Element: Record personal, medical and dental details |
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Element: Select and prepare syringe safely for local anaesthesia |
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Element: Assist the operator during oral health care procedures |
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Element: Maintain and store instruments, equipment materials and medicaments |
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