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 HLTDA304C, 'Assist with dental radiography'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with dental radiography' 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. Prepare clients for dental radiography | 1.1 Position the client comfortably 1.2 Reassure the client and explain the procedure in language that is easily understood 1.3 Ask the client to remove items which may interfere with the radiographic examination and offer appropriate explanation 1.4 Ensure client, other members of the dental team and the public are protected from ionising radiations 1.5 Assist the operator in the implementation of safe work practices to minimise radiation risks to workers and to clients 1.6 Select and prepare the correct radiographic film and film packet holders for the radiographic examination and make it available to the operator 1.7 Label exposed films accurately and legibly before the client leaves the surgery |
2. Prepare equipment and materials for dental radiography | 2.1 Maintain clean and dry working surfaces 2.2 Clean and maintain processing equipment in good working order 2.3 Maintain processing solutions at the correct strength and temperature 2.4 Record the date of preparation of solutions accurately 2.5 Arrange for servicing of equipment at the intervals specified by the manufacturer and Radiation Health 2.6 File equipment service records in a location within the surgery that can be readily accessed |
3. Process and mount dental radiographs | 3.1 Protect processing facility/equipment against accidental intrusion of light 3.2 Wear personal protective equipment 3.3 Handle radiographic film packages carefully so that their quality is maintained 3.4 Carry out processing stages in the correct sequence and for appropriate duration in accordance with manufacturer specifications 3.5 Identify common faults caused by incorrect processing and notify the operator 3.6 Rectify processing faults in accordance with operator's instructions 3.7 Notify the operator of any processing faults which cannot be rectified prior to further radiographs being processed 3.8 Label and date the radiograph mounting accurately and legibly 3.9 Mount and secure radiographs in correct anatomical position for viewing 3.10 File radiographs correctly |
4. Maintain stock of unexposed radiographic film and chemicals | 4.1 Store films and chemicals separately and in accordance with manufacturer specifications 4.2 Maintain sufficient stock 4.3 Rotate film stock so that film is used before its expiry date |
5. Assure the quality of dental radiographic processing | 5.1 Participate effectively in radiographic quality assurance programs 5.2 Monitor processing solutions for deterioration 5.3 Notify the operator when radiographs do not meet the quality criteria of the reference radiograph produced under optimum conditions 5.4 Collect and record all unacceptable radiographs that do not meet diagnostic standards due to processing error and identify how processing can be improved 5.5 Dispose of waste chemicals safely in accordance with manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements |