Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCOHC401A, 'Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop and maintain understanding of oral health information and issues | 1.1 Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of what constitutes good oral health, including oral health messages 1.2 Develop and maintain an understanding of oral health issues, including risk factors for oral diseases, and risk factors and outcomes of poor oral health and hygiene practices 1.3 Develop and maintain an understanding of oral hygiene techniques appropriate to address specific client needs and preferences 1.4 Demonstrate own commitment to oral health through awareness and application of effective self-care oral health practices 1.5 Recognise social and cultural determinants of health as well as varying individual motivations and capacity to carry out good oral health care practices |
2. Provide information related to oral health in a planned, individualised, client focused and outcomes based manner | 2.1 Access and provide accurate, current and relevant oral health information as required to address planned outcomes 2.2 Ensure information provided is relevant to the target audience and is presented in a manner that engages the client and/or group, addresses their needs and encourages them to ask questions and improve their oral health 2.3 Provide accurate information to clients about risk factors, including the importance of diet and nutrition 2.4 Provide information on the causes and problems of poor oral health, including dentalplaque, dental caries, dental erosion and periodontal disease 2.5 Provide information on the causes and prevention of oral diseases, consequences of oral diseases and the impact of oral health on general health and well being 2.6 Provide information on prevention of oral injury and injury management 2.7 Provide information on oral pain and options for appropriate management 2.8 Provide information on available oral health care resources, services and referral pathways, including oral health practitioners, other health practitioners and specialist resources 2.9 Ensure flexible approach to delivery, using materials and methods that take into account social and cultural determinants of health, location, economic and physical circumstances, age, culture, capability and communication needs of the target audience 2.10 Maintain client confidentiality in line with organisation and legislative guidelines |
3. Provide specific information on oral hygiene self-care techniques and appropriate aids | 3.1 Provide information on and demonstrate a variety of relevant oral hygiene techniques, including appropriate infection control practices 3.2 Provide information on the use of appropriate aids and explain their advantages in terms of achieving and maintaining effective oral hygiene 3.3 Provide appropriate information to assist people with special needs with their oral hygiene self care technique 3.4 Encourage clients to follow effective oral hygiene practices and to make knowledge, attitude andbehavioural changes where necessary |
4. Follow up and reinforce oral health information | 4.1 Obtain feedback from the client and/or group to determine whether the information is correctly received and understood 4.2 Implement a review strategy to determine the effectiveness of the oral health information session and whether planned outcomes for the target audience were met 4.3 Implement changes to information or delivery processes based on review outcomes 4.4 Regularly update and maintain records of oral health care programs according to organisation policies and procedures |