Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 2 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 4.1. Updated Entry Requirements. |
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Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Supersedes HLT60412. Change to packaging rules. Minimum work requirement of 240 hours. Entry requirement. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a dental prosthetist who works as independent practitioners in the assessment, treatment, management of a person who requires provision of removable dentures; and who also provides unique flexible removable mouthguards used for sporting activities.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least of 240 hours of dental prosthetist clinical practice work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
A graduate holding an Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics approved by the Dental Board of Australia is able to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia. Further information on registration is available at www.dentalboard.gov.au
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics a candidate must hold the HLT55115 Diploma of Dental Technology or the HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 12
- 11 core units
- 1 elective unit from the electives listed below or from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome.
Elective chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
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CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
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HLTDEN004 |
Implement an individualised oral hygiene program |
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HLTDEP001 |
Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment and materials |
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HLTDEP002 |
Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan |
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HLTDEP003 |
Take impressions |
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HLTDEP004 |
Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth |
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HLTDEP005 |
Evaluate a removable dental prosthesis at try-in stage |
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HLTDEP006 |
Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis |
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HLTDEP007 |
Perform maintenance treatment for clients with removable dental prostheses |
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HLTDEP008 |
Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture |
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HLTINF002 |
Process reusable instruments and equipment |
Electives
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HLTDEN011 |
Implement an oral health promotion program |
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HLTDEN014 |
Take a clinical photograph |
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BSBFIM501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
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BSBHRM602 |
Manage human resources strategic planning |
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BSBLDR502 |
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
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BSBRKG505 |
Document or reconstruct a business or records system |
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BSBWOR502 |
Lead and manage team effectiveness |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
