The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
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Position patient to obtain radiograph
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Implement and maintain radiation safety measures for the patient, operator and others throughout the procedure Completed |
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Correctly position patient according to the radiographic detector unit used Completed |
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Ensure that communication with patient can be maintained after positioning Completed |
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Position dental radiographic detector
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Select the appropriate exposure variables for either an intraoral or extraoral image on the dental radiographic unit according to manufacturers’ instructions, procedure and patient requirements Completed |
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Select the appropriate radiographic technique for either an intraoral or extraoral image prescribed by dental practitioner for the oral structure under investigation Completed |
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Position correctly the appropriate film or film plate or sensor and setting for the prescribed request and patient’s requirements Completed |
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Select and use locating devices or guides to apply the appropriate horizontal and vertical planes for the radiograph Completed |
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Use accessories when appropriate according to manufacturers’ instructions Completed |
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Operate radiographic imaging equipment safely to produce intraoral image
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Operate intraoral radiographic equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions and legislative requirements for the safe use of radiation Completed |
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Ensure the patient remains visible throughout the procedure to observe positioning and safety precautions and expose the X-ray Completed |
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Remove the exposed intraoral dental radiographic detector package carefully from the mouth Completed |
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Separate the packaging and barrier sleeve when required from the detector and label image correctly prior to processing Completed |
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Operate radiographic imaging equipment safely to produce an extraoral radiograph
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Operate extraoral radiographic equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions and legislative requirements for the safe use of radiation Completed |
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Ensure the patient remains visible throughout the procedure to observe positioning and safety precautions, and expose the X-ray Completed |
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Undertake, for wet processing only, removal of the exposed extraoral image from the radiographic unit Completed |
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Ensure digital radiograph is downloaded correctly Completed |
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Label the radiograph with all necessary details for patient identification and time of procedure Completed |
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Process and provide quality assurance for the exposed dental radiograph
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View or process the radiograph correctly Completed |
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Assess visual qualities of the radiograph and refer to dental practitioner Completed |
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Identify and correct processing errors or artefacts Completed |
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Identify and critique errors in imaging technique to optimise exposure times for each individual patient Completed |
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Mount and store radiographs correctly Completed |
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