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

HLTDEP007 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform maintenance treatment for patient with removable dental prostheses

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTDEP007 - Perform maintenance treatment for patient with removable dental prostheses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to adjust and maintain new and existing dental prostheses for dentate and edentulous patients.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.

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: Examine oral cavity and prosthesis to determine treatment need
  • Review the patient’s medical history
  • Decontaminate the removable dental prosthesis according to infection control guidelines
  • Assess the patient’s adaptation to the prosthesis
  • Determine the procedure that will give desired outcome for the patient and the operator
  • Involve the patient or carer in discussions about the procedures, and assist patients to clarify their preferences
  • Refer patient to other professionals if necessary
       
Element: Prepare for the procedure
  • Provide full details to the patient or carer about options and potential risks and benefits
  • Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
  • Select appropriate materials and equipment for the procedure
       
Element: Perform procedure
  • Position the patient comfortably for the procedure
  • Explain participation required from the patient during the procedure using language that is easily understood
  • Carry out procedure in accordance with the treatment plan
  • Use equipment for the procedure correctly and in accordance with relevant guidelines
  • Prepare materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions
  • Complete documentation as required
       
Element: Evaluate procedure and instruct patient
  • Discuss oral hygiene and maintenance instructions of the removable dental prosthesis with the patient or carer
  • Provide clear advice on follow up treatment required to patient or carer
  • Reach mutual agreement that all outcomes of the treatment have been fulfilled
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Examine oral cavity and prosthesis to determine treatment need

1.1 Review the patient’s medical history

1.2 Decontaminate the removable dental prosthesis according to infection control guidelines

1.3 Assess the patient’s adaptation to the prosthesis

1.4 Determine the procedure that will give desired outcome for the patient and the operator

1.5 Involve the patient or carer in discussions about the procedures, and assist patients to clarify their preferences

1.6 Refer patient to other professionals if necessary

2. Prepare for the procedure

2.1 Provide full details to the patient or carer about options and potential risks and benefits

2.2 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements

2.3 Select appropriate materials and equipment for the procedure

3. Perform procedure

3.1 Position the patient comfortably for the procedure

3.2 Explain participation required from the patient during the procedure using language that is easily understood

3.3 Carry out procedure in accordance with the treatment plan

3.4 Use equipment for the procedure correctly and in accordance with relevant guidelines

3.5 Prepare materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions

3.6 Complete documentation as required

4. Evaluate procedure and instruct patient

4.1 Discuss oral hygiene and maintenance instructions of the removable dental prosthesis with the patient or carer

4.2 Provide clear advice on follow up treatment required to patient or carer

4.3 Reach mutual agreement that all outcomes of the treatment have been fulfilled

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

• prepared 4 patients for adjustment and maintenance of a range of new and existing dental prostheses

• followed procedures to ensure 4 patient’s safety during adjustment and maintenance

• assessed the functional and aesthetic acceptability of at least 4 different completed prostheses.

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:

• conditions of the oral cavity related to ill-fitting removable dentures requiring treatment

• information for patients on available options for treatment of issues arising from ill-fitting removable dentures

• ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in the provision of dental care

• dental practice or organisation policy and procedures, including registration standards and guidelines.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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. Examine oral cavity and prosthesis to determine treatment need

1.1 Review the patient’s medical history

1.2 Decontaminate the removable dental prosthesis according to infection control guidelines

1.3 Assess the patient’s adaptation to the prosthesis

1.4 Determine the procedure that will give desired outcome for the patient and the operator

1.5 Involve the patient or carer in discussions about the procedures, and assist patients to clarify their preferences

1.6 Refer patient to other professionals if necessary

2. Prepare for the procedure

2.1 Provide full details to the patient or carer about options and potential risks and benefits

2.2 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements

2.3 Select appropriate materials and equipment for the procedure

3. Perform procedure

3.1 Position the patient comfortably for the procedure

3.2 Explain participation required from the patient during the procedure using language that is easily understood

3.3 Carry out procedure in accordance with the treatment plan

3.4 Use equipment for the procedure correctly and in accordance with relevant guidelines

3.5 Prepare materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions

3.6 Complete documentation as required

4. Evaluate procedure and instruct patient

4.1 Discuss oral hygiene and maintenance instructions of the removable dental prosthesis with the patient or carer

4.2 Provide clear advice on follow up treatment required to patient or carer

4.3 Reach mutual agreement that all outcomes of the treatment have been fulfilled

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
 
Review the patient’s medical history 
Decontaminate the removable dental prosthesis according to infection control guidelines 
Assess the patient’s adaptation to the prosthesis 
Determine the procedure that will give desired outcome for the patient and the operator 
Involve the patient or carer in discussions about the procedures, and assist patients to clarify their preferences 
Refer patient to other professionals if necessary 
Provide full details to the patient or carer about options and potential risks and benefits 
Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 
Select appropriate materials and equipment for the procedure 
Position the patient comfortably for the procedure 
Explain participation required from the patient during the procedure using language that is easily understood 
Carry out procedure in accordance with the treatment plan 
Use equipment for the procedure correctly and in accordance with relevant guidelines 
Prepare materials in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions 
Complete documentation as required 
Discuss oral hygiene and maintenance instructions of the removable dental prosthesis with the patient or carer 
Provide clear advice on follow up treatment required to patient or carer 
Reach mutual agreement that all outcomes of the treatment have been fulfilled 

Forms

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