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 HLTDEN012, 'Take an impression for study models'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Take an impression for study models' 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 |
Elements define the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Assess the patient | 1.1 Confirm patient’s medical history 1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer 1.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 1.4 Select the equipment and instruments for the impression 1.5 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team |
2. Select appropriate impression tray | 2.1 Check the position of the dental chair and patient for the procedure 2.2 Check the tray for size and modify the impression tray to ensure accuracy and comfort 2.3 Instruct patient on participation during the procedure |
3. Prepare impression material | 3.1 Select impression material in accordance with desired outcome 3.2 Mix the impression material to the correct consistency and quantity required according to manufacturers’ instructions |
4. Perform impression-taking procedure | 4.1 Implement standard precautions during impression-taking 4.2 Use syringe to remove saliva from the occlusal surfaces 4.3 Load tray with an appropriate amount of impression material and seat the tray from the back using gentle pressure 4.4 Ensure the impression extends to and surrounds dental hard tissue structures 4.5 Ensure the impression has adequate extension into the buccal sulcus and vestibule 4.6 Carry out muscle trimming after seating the impression 4.7 Monitor and reassure the patient throughout the procedure 4.8 Remove the impression when set 4.9 Examine the patient’s mouth for injury and impression material debris following removal of the impression 4.10 Restore the patient’s comfort and appearance |
5. Assess the impression | 5.1 Assess the quality of the impression for the required study model 5.2 Identify common impression-taking problems 5.3 Document details of the procedure in accordance with standard procedures and relevant guidelines |
6. Decontaminate the impression | 6.1 Implement standard precautions during impression-taking 6.2 Rinse 6.3 Clean the impression in an appropriate solution 6.4 Rinse the impression until all visible contamination is removed 6.5 Identify and correctly label impression and record procedure |