Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTDEP002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTDEP002 - Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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 prosthetics. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the dental workplace with the addition of simulations and scenarios where the full range of contexts and situations cannot be provided in the workplace. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

• use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

- dental and medical records and charts

- personal protective equipment

- Dental Board of Australia guidelines on infection control on which the candidate bases the planning process

• modelling of industry operating conditions including access to real people for simulations and scenarios of prosthetic procedures.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Obtain a complete patient history
  • Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental history
  • Check accuracy of information with the patient or where appropriate with their carer or guardian
  • Verify information with appropriate practitioner, where required by relevant guidelines or legislation
       
Element: Consult medical history of patient
  • Consult and use appropriate medical history in determining requirements for removable dental prosthetic treatment
  • Consult patient, carer or guardian about medical history to ensure it is accurate and current
       
Element: Obtain and record patient data
  • Record relevant information legibly, accurately and completely
  • Assist patient, carer or guardian to complete data forms as required
  • Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
  • Obtain patient, carer or guardian’s signature to signify accuracy of the statement
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
       
Element: Assess oral status for removable dental prosthetic procedures
  • Assess intra-oral status accurately in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation
  • Modify examination procedures according to the specific needs of the patient
  • Where necessary, identify the need to refer patient for examination by a dentist
       
Element: Develop a removable dental prosthetic treatment plan
  • Interpret and evaluate the results of removable dental prosthetic examination
  • Consider the patient’s medical, medication and dental history when developing a treatment plan
  • Make prosthetic assessment in accordance with organisation procedures
  • Consult dentist or doctor where appropriate and in accordance with legislative guidelines
  • Refer patient to dentist or doctor where appropriate
  • Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements
       
Element: Obtain patient, carer or guardian consent
  • Involve the patient, carer or guardian in discussions about their treatment using language that is understandable to them
  • Provide full details about removable dental prosthetic treatment and alternative options and the risks and benefits of the treatment
  • Allow sufficient time to discuss treatment options with patient, carer or guardian
  • Help patients understand the effects of treatment or no treatment, and to clarify their preferences
  • Ensure flexibility of patient services that consider the patient’s special needs
  • Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Obtain a complete patient history

1.1 Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental history

1.2 Check accuracy of information with the patient or where appropriate with their carer or guardian

1.3 Verify information with appropriate practitioner, where required by relevant guidelines or legislation

2. Consult medical history of patient

2.1 Consult and use appropriate medical history in determining requirements for removable dental prosthetic treatment

2.2 Consult patient, carer or guardian about medical history to ensure it is accurate and current

3. Obtain and record patient data

3.1 Record relevant information legibly, accurately and completely

3.2 Assist patient, carer or guardian to complete data forms as required

3.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements

3.4 Obtain patient, carer or guardian’s signature to signify accuracy of the statement

3.5 Maintain patient confidentiality

4. Assess oral status for removable dental prosthetic procedures

4.1 Assess intra-oral status accurately in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation

4.2 Modify examination procedures according to the specific needs of the patient

4.3 Where necessary, identify the need to refer patient for examination by a dentist

5. Develop a removable dental prosthetic treatment plan

5.1 Interpret and evaluate the results of removable dental prosthetic examination

5.2 Consider the patient’s medical, medication and dental history when developing a treatment plan

5.3 Make prosthetic assessment in accordance with organisation procedures

5.4 Consult dentist or doctor where appropriate and in accordance with legislative guidelines

5.5 Refer patient to dentist or doctor where appropriate

5.6 Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements

6. Obtain patient, carer or guardian consent

6.1 Involve the patient, carer or guardian in discussions about their treatment using language that is understandable to them

6.2 Provide full details about removable dental prosthetic treatment and alternative options and the risks and benefits of the treatment

6.3 Allow sufficient time to discuss treatment options with patient, carer or guardian

6.4 Help patients understand the effects of treatment or no treatment, and to clarify their preferences

6.5 Ensure flexibility of patient services that consider the patient’s special needs

6.6 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements

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 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.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

• Australian/New Zealand Standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) policies, current Dental Board of Australia infection control guidelines, Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation requirements, and organisation policies and procedures relating to dental laboratory work

• relevance of medical conditions and medications that can impact on oral health or make the provision of dental treatment unsafe national and State/Territory legal and ethical requirements and considerations for dental assisting work including:

­ codes of practice

­ discrimination

­ duty of care

- informed consent and statutory requirements of consent

­ privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

­ records management

­ work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

­ work health and safety

• oral pathology, including:

- benign lesions of bone

- dental caries and periodontal disease

- infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal and viral infections

- inflammation

- oral cancer

- pathology of dental caries and periodontal disease

- physical injuries to soft tissue including burns and ulceration

- reactive connective tissue including hyperplasia

- regeneration and repair

- signs and symptoms of infectious diseases that affect the oral cavity including oral fungal and bacterial infections

- the causes of dental caries and periodontal disease

- the role of bacteria, diet and dental plaque

• considerations when using dental and medical records and charts including:

- confidentiality of patient records

- notation systems and charting symbols for tooth surfaces, cavities and other dental problems in accordance with codes and guidelines

- items that constitute a dental record

- knowledge of correct dental terminology and how it is used in dental charting

- the purpose and requirements for maintaining accurate records of examination, treatments, materials used and drugs and medicaments prescribed

- the reasons for taking radiographs and photograph

• components of intra-oral and extra-oral examination

• retracting soft tissues and moisture control:

- methods of retracting and protecting soft tissue

- methods for providing a clear field of vision

- methods for controlling moisture

• normal variance of structure and function of dental prosthetic devices

• procedures and rationale for referral

• specific considerations when dealing with patients who are elderly or aged, including:

- fundamental knowledge of systemic disease including angina, congestive heart failure, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, nutritional deficiencies

- fundamental knowledge of the relationship between nutrition and the efficiency of the dentition

- psychological changes

- xerostomia produced by certain medications and its adverse effects on denture retention and comfort

• cultural issues which may affect dental examinations and treatment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Obtain a complete patient history

1.1 Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental history

1.2 Check accuracy of information with the patient or where appropriate with their carer or guardian

1.3 Verify information with appropriate practitioner, where required by relevant guidelines or legislation

2. Consult medical history of patient

2.1 Consult and use appropriate medical history in determining requirements for removable dental prosthetic treatment

2.2 Consult patient, carer or guardian about medical history to ensure it is accurate and current

3. Obtain and record patient data

3.1 Record relevant information legibly, accurately and completely

3.2 Assist patient, carer or guardian to complete data forms as required

3.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements

3.4 Obtain patient, carer or guardian’s signature to signify accuracy of the statement

3.5 Maintain patient confidentiality

4. Assess oral status for removable dental prosthetic procedures

4.1 Assess intra-oral status accurately in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation

4.2 Modify examination procedures according to the specific needs of the patient

4.3 Where necessary, identify the need to refer patient for examination by a dentist

5. Develop a removable dental prosthetic treatment plan

5.1 Interpret and evaluate the results of removable dental prosthetic examination

5.2 Consider the patient’s medical, medication and dental history when developing a treatment plan

5.3 Make prosthetic assessment in accordance with organisation procedures

5.4 Consult dentist or doctor where appropriate and in accordance with legislative guidelines

5.5 Refer patient to dentist or doctor where appropriate

5.6 Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements

6. Obtain patient, carer or guardian consent

6.1 Involve the patient, carer or guardian in discussions about their treatment using language that is understandable to them

6.2 Provide full details about removable dental prosthetic treatment and alternative options and the risks and benefits of the treatment

6.3 Allow sufficient time to discuss treatment options with patient, carer or guardian

6.4 Help patients understand the effects of treatment or no treatment, and to clarify their preferences

6.5 Ensure flexibility of patient services that consider the patient’s special needs

6.6 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the patient’s personal, medical and dental history 
Check accuracy of information with the patient or where appropriate with their carer or guardian 
Verify information with appropriate practitioner, where required by relevant guidelines or legislation 
Consult and use appropriate medical history in determining requirements for removable dental prosthetic treatment 
Consult patient, carer or guardian about medical history to ensure it is accurate and current 
Record relevant information legibly, accurately and completely 
Assist patient, carer or guardian to complete data forms as required 
Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 
Obtain patient, carer or guardian’s signature to signify accuracy of the statement 
Maintain patient confidentiality 
Assess intra-oral status accurately in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation 
Modify examination procedures according to the specific needs of the patient 
Where necessary, identify the need to refer patient for examination by a dentist 
Interpret and evaluate the results of removable dental prosthetic examination 
Consider the patient’s medical, medication and dental history when developing a treatment plan 
Make prosthetic assessment in accordance with organisation procedures 
Consult dentist or doctor where appropriate and in accordance with legislative guidelines 
Refer patient to dentist or doctor where appropriate 
Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements 
Involve the patient, carer or guardian in discussions about their treatment using language that is understandable to them 
Provide full details about removable dental prosthetic treatment and alternative options and the risks and benefits of the treatment 
Allow sufficient time to discuss treatment options with patient, carer or guardian 
Help patients understand the effects of treatment or no treatment, and to clarify their preferences 
Ensure flexibility of patient services that consider the patient’s special needs 
Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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