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

HLTOHC003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTOHC003 - Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and manage use of basic oral health products and provide assistance to patients in the use of those products as identified in an individualised oral health care plan. This unit applies to workers whose work roles specifically include the application of identified oral health products in line with product guidelines and in compliance with all regulations related to the supply and use of regulated products (excluding fluoride varnish). The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards for maintaining infection control and the policies and procedures of the oral health practice or organisation
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element
       
Element: Prepare for and participate in the application of basic oral health care products
  • Identify and comply with manufacturers’ guidelines relating to each product and its application
  • Identify high risk products and comply with specific guidelines relating to their application
  • Explain product application process and purpose to patient and/or carer in line with product guidelines, oral health care benefits and any risks
  • Obtain feedback from patient to determine that procedure is understood and obtain consent from patient and/or carer to undertake process
  • Confirm patient is comfortably positioned according to their individual needs
  • Prepare products and equipment as required and check the expiry date on product
       
Element: Apply basic oral health care products
  • Determine volume and strength to apply of product in a safe and effective manner in line with oral health care plan and product guidelines
  • Supervise and support patient to apply own product where able
  • Where assistance is required position self to suit patient or situation
  • Ensure application is undertaken using correct size/type applicator at correct location
  • Adapt techniques or arrangements outlined in the oral health care plan in case of patient refusal or inability to comply
       
Element: Support oral health and oral hygiene of patients with special care needs
  • Support patient with special care needs in line with oral health care plan
  • Be aware of common oral health problems associated with patients with palliative care needs and take appropriate action in line with their needs
  • Understand oral health problems associated with nil by mouth instructions and take appropriate action in line with patient needs
  • Access relevant information on common difficulties associated with dementia that may result in oral health problems and take appropriate action in line with patient needs
  • Update knowledge of common side effects of medication on oral health and initiate follow up care with health practitioner on identified patient needs
  • Ensure identified preventive measures are implemented in line with oral health care plan
       
Element: Complete reporting and documentation and evaluate outcomes
  • Document and record processes undertaken and report any concerns arising during oral health practices
  • Maintain and file documentation using relevant technology
  • Evaluate the feedback and outcomes of the processes undertaken in collaboration with health care team to adjust oral health care plan
       


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 specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Prepare for and participate in the application of basic oral health care products

1.1 Identify and comply with manufacturers’ guidelines relating to each product and its application

1.2 Identify high risk products and comply with specific guidelines relating to their application

1.3 Explain product application process and purpose to patient and/or carer in line with product guidelines, oral health care benefits and any risks

1.4 Obtain feedback from patient to determine that procedure is understood and obtain consent from patient and/or carer to undertake process

1.5 Confirm patient is comfortably positioned according to their individual needs

1.6 Prepare products and equipment as required and check the expiry date on product

2. Apply basic oral health care products

2.1 Determine volume and strength to apply of product in a safe and effective manner in line with oral health care plan and product guidelines

2.2 Supervise and support patient to apply own product where able

2.3 Where assistance is required position self to suit patient or situation

2.4 Ensure application is undertaken using correct size/type applicator at correct location

2.5 Adapt techniques or arrangements outlined in the oral health care plan in case of patient refusal or inability to comply

3. Support oral health and oral hygiene of patients with special care needs

3.1 Support patient with special care needs in line with oral health care plan

3.2 Be aware of common oral health problems associated with patients with palliative care needs and take appropriate action in line with their needs

3.3 Understand oral health problems associated with nil by mouth instructions and take appropriate action in line with patient needs

3.4 Access relevant information on common difficulties associated with dementia that may result in oral health problems and take appropriate action in line with patient needs

3.5 Update knowledge of common side effects of medication on oral health and initiate follow up care with health practitioner on identified patient needs

3.6 Ensure identified preventive measures are implemented in line with oral health care plan

4. Complete reporting and documentation and evaluate outcomes

4.1 Document and record processes undertaken and report any concerns arising during oral health practices

4.2 Maintain and file documentation using relevant technology

4.3 Evaluate the feedback and outcomes of the processes undertaken in collaboration with health care team to adjust oral health care plan


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 specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element

1. Prepare for and participate in the application of basic oral health care products

1.1 Identify and comply with manufacturers’ guidelines relating to each product and its application

1.2 Identify high risk products and comply with specific guidelines relating to their application

1.3 Explain product application process and purpose to patient and/or carer in line with product guidelines, oral health care benefits and any risks

1.4 Obtain feedback from patient to determine that procedure is understood and obtain consent from patient and/or carer to undertake process

1.5 Confirm patient is comfortably positioned according to their individual needs

1.6 Prepare products and equipment as required and check the expiry date on product

2. Apply basic oral health care products

2.1 Determine volume and strength to apply of product in a safe and effective manner in line with oral health care plan and product guidelines

2.2 Supervise and support patient to apply own product where able

2.3 Where assistance is required position self to suit patient or situation

2.4 Ensure application is undertaken using correct size/type applicator at correct location

2.5 Adapt techniques or arrangements outlined in the oral health care plan in case of patient refusal or inability to comply

3. Support oral health and oral hygiene of patients with special care needs

3.1 Support patient with special care needs in line with oral health care plan

3.2 Be aware of common oral health problems associated with patients with palliative care needs and take appropriate action in line with their needs

3.3 Understand oral health problems associated with nil by mouth instructions and take appropriate action in line with patient needs

3.4 Access relevant information on common difficulties associated with dementia that may result in oral health problems and take appropriate action in line with patient needs

3.5 Update knowledge of common side effects of medication on oral health and initiate follow up care with health practitioner on identified patient needs

3.6 Ensure identified preventive measures are implemented in line with oral health care plan

4. Complete reporting and documentation and evaluate outcomes

4.1 Document and record processes undertaken and report any concerns arising during oral health practices

4.2 Maintain and file documentation using relevant technology

4.3 Evaluate the feedback and outcomes of the processes undertaken in collaboration with health care team to adjust oral health care plan

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
 
 
Identify and comply with manufacturers’ guidelines relating to each product and its application 
Identify high risk products and comply with specific guidelines relating to their application 
Explain product application process and purpose to patient and/or carer in line with product guidelines, oral health care benefits and any risks 
Obtain feedback from patient to determine that procedure is understood and obtain consent from patient and/or carer to undertake process 
Confirm patient is comfortably positioned according to their individual needs 
Prepare products and equipment as required and check the expiry date on product 
Determine volume and strength to apply of product in a safe and effective manner in line with oral health care plan and product guidelines 
Supervise and support patient to apply own product where able 
Where assistance is required position self to suit patient or situation 
Ensure application is undertaken using correct size/type applicator at correct location 
Adapt techniques or arrangements outlined in the oral health care plan in case of patient refusal or inability to comply 
Support patient with special care needs in line with oral health care plan 
Be aware of common oral health problems associated with patients with palliative care needs and take appropriate action in line with their needs 
Understand oral health problems associated with nil by mouth instructions and take appropriate action in line with patient needs 
Access relevant information on common difficulties associated with dementia that may result in oral health problems and take appropriate action in line with patient needs 
Update knowledge of common side effects of medication on oral health and initiate follow up care with health practitioner on identified patient needs 
Ensure identified preventive measures are implemented in line with oral health care plan 
Document and record processes undertaken and report any concerns arising during oral health practices 
Maintain and file documentation using relevant technology 
Evaluate the feedback and outcomes of the processes undertaken in collaboration with health care team to adjust oral health care plan 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTOHC003 - Apply and manage use of basic oral health products
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Assessment Record Sheet

HLTOHC003 - Apply and manage use of basic oral health products

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